The Art of Steampunk #10

To celebrate the 10th post of this series, we take a look back at our shared alternate history by showcasing artifacts from the Great Mutiny of 1887.

More than a century ago, rebels from across the United Empire of Terra rose up and brought down that oppressive institution establishing the New Republic, which still stands today as a beacon of hope, liberty and freedom. Let us not forget, however, that sacrifices of the brave men and women who fought against the scientific horrors unleashed by the Emperor.

The face mask of Lord Darth of Vader, feared hatchet-man of the Emperor.

Torch swords like the one seen above were carried by many officers in the rebel armies.

A decommissioned steam dragon, once the terror of the skies, now a dusty relic.

An example of rebel propaganda meant to encourage young men to rise up and fight for their freedom.

San Diego is one of the few places remaining where veterans of the Great Mutiny gather to remember their fallen comrades.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

The Art of Steampunk #9

What do you get for that special someone in your life?

Can't go wrong with good, old-fashioned protection.

A lady with class prefers Morse over Mouse.

Or you could just take her to the next K&WVR social meet-up.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

The Art of Steampunk #8

Want to know what could happen after one poorly thought out purchase?.

A steampunk watch inspired by the Titanic. Hopefully it does not offend anyone.

Done arguing about your watch? Go write a song about it.

Need to promote your budding music career? Use this computer to set up your band's website.

Have some money to burn?  Yeah it might be an old Game Boy, but it looks so cool!

Having trouble keeping your Neo-Victorian groupie happy? Buy her this.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

The Art of Steampunk #7

Like steampunk and gaming?  Here are some accessories for you:

For PC gamers.  Takes "Steam" to a whole new level.

For the hand-held gamers who have not accepted smart phones' dominance.

Default Xbox controller getting you down?  Time for a steampunk makeover.

Or you could just put the games down and head out for a night at the saloon.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

The Art of Steampunk #6

In honor of SDCC, here are some superhero/villain themed pics you should enjoy:

Vampire or zombie?  You decide.

Samus Aran.

Steampunk DC.

Lara Croft.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

The Art of Steampunk #5

Let us take a look at steampunk's crazy cousin: clockpunk.  Check out these SF inspired clocks:

A grandfather clock to rule them all.

Give your home that refined Victorian look with this clock and accessories.

Just remember that an imagination can be a wonderful thing...

...until your creation becomes self-aware and tries to destroy humanity!

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

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The Age of Steam is threatened by a mad scientist!

What kind of infernal device is he holding?

O No!  An evil automaton!

Don't worry fair citizen.  Queen Victoria the Amazon will save us...

and science-hero "The Spider" will assist!

The evil-doer has been overcome!  Now let us all eat cake.

If you have steampunk-inspired art that you would like to showcase on Weekly Update, email them to ahwupdate at gmail dot com.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

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Looking for something to do on the weekend in your steampunk universe?

Ride this...

...while wearing that...

....when you leave to party with these guys.

Afterwards, when you take her out...

...give her this.

If you have steampunk art you would like to showcase on Weekly Update, email them to ahwupdate at gmail dot com.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

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Some of my favorite steampunk art from last week:

A nautical-themed keyboard, to go with...

...this steampunk desktop!

An awesome shirt...

...but these ladies dress a lot better!

A werewolf hunter...

...and a couch he can sit on when he is done hunting lycanthropes.  Sorry, not the best transition.

If you have steampunk art you would like to showcase on Weekly Update, email them to ahwupdate at gmail dot com.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for Alt Hist and a contributor to Just Below the Law. His fiction can be found at Echelon Press, Jake's Monthly and his own writing blog. When not writing he works as an attorney and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.

The Art of Steampunk #1

Doctor Quincy E. Quartermain described steampunk as "the most popular word that has been tied to an aesthetic movement whose origins came from literature and books, but has become one that spans every form of art imaginable. It is fabricating your own alternate future of a past that never was but you wish could have been."

So with that in mind I am going to be showcasing this aesthetic movement by sharing with you pictures of some steampunk works of art that caught my eye over the week.  I hope you all enjoy it and maybe even be inspired by it.

Dan Jones give junk a second chance by Amy T. Granite at CityBeat.

Steampunk Tarot by Brigid Ashwood at Geek Mom.

Steampunk TIE Fighter is an object of beauty by Edwin Kee at Ubergizmo.

Use your coaster on this Steampunk coffee table! by Erika Erickson at Up North Live.

Vintage Objects Make for a Stunning Steampunk NYC Home at Dornob.

Gorgeous Portraits of Steampunk’s Jetpack-Wearing Superwomen by Lauren Davis at io9.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a volunteer editor for the Alt Hist magazine and a contributor to Just Below the Law. One of his short stories will be published in the upcoming Echelon Press anthology, Once Upon a Clockwork Tale (2013). When not writing he works as an attorney in the state of Illinois and enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana.