Science fiction fandom
Subculture of fans who enjoy science fiction
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| May 21 2025 |
Gor
As of this date, over 100 different Gorean 'places' or 'cities' exist in Second Life, representing various levels of adherence to the original book series' themes.
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| 2024 |
Gor
Publication of 'Treasure of Gor' by Agnes Morrison Atherton, the 38th book in the Gor series
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| 2024 | Anticipated release of Frostpunk 2, a sequel continuing the dieselpunk-inspired narrative of survival and alternate history. |
| September 27 2024 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
First Capclave science fiction convention for 2024 at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Matt Dinniman and Sheree Renee Thomas.
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| September 19 2024 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Second Capclave science fiction convention for 2024 at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Joe Haldeman, Gay Haldeman, and Naomi Kritzer.
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| June 2024 |
Gor
By mid-2024, multiple Gor regions had been added to Second Life, with a continuing active fan base roleplaying in Gorean settings.
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| 2023 |
Steampunk
The film 'Poor Things' is released with notable steampunk-infused production design.
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| September 29 2023 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Charlie Jane Anders and Sarah Pinsker.
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| 2022 |
Gor
Publication of 'Warriors of Gor' by Tarl Cabot, the 37th book in the Gor series
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| 2022 |
Huckster
Taylor Swift released the song 'Sweet Nothing', which references the term 'huckster' to describe a smooth-talking individual
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| September 30 2022 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Irene Gallo and Ursula Vernon.
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| January 19 2022 |
Trailers from Hell
Trailers from Hell launched a dedicated FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channel on Plex, developed in collaboration with partner Kris Millsap and Best Ever Channels. The channel showcases Trailers from Hell commentaries, curated classic films, and special presentations.
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| 2021 |
Gor
Publication of 'Avengers of Gor' by Tarl Cabot, the 36th book in the Gor series
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| 2021 | Release of HighFleet, a dieselpunk video game featuring strategic aerial combat. |
| 2021 |
Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund
No TAFF race was held this year.
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| October 1 2021 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Peter Beagle and Eric Flint.
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| September 2021 |
Steampunk
Finland's first steampunk festival is held in Tampere, taking place at Väinö Linna Square and the Werstas Workers' House.
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| 2020 | Release of Iron Harvest, a real-time strategy game set in an alternate dieselpunk-inspired 1920s world. |
| 2020 | DreamHaven rebuilds its store with support from crowd-funding, volunteers, and online orders from sympathetic buyers, completing the restoration in fall 2020. |
| October 17 2020 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| May 29 2020 | During the George Floyd protests, DreamHaven's commercial building in Minneapolis is vandalized and nearly set on fire. Greg Ketter, along with family and friends, sleeps at the store to prevent destruction. |
| April 2020 |
Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund
Due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, the 2020 TAFF winner Michael J. 'Orange Mike' Lowrey begins his trip in April 2022, starting at the Luxembourg Eurocon and continuing to the 'Reclamation' Eastercon.
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| 2019 |
Gor
Publication of 'Quarry of Gor' by Margaret Henderson, the 35th book in the Gor series
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| 2019 | Cherry Poppin' Daddies released a song and music video titled 'Diesel PunX', contributing to the dieselpunk music genre. |
| 2019 |
Towel Day
Don't Panic Labs in Nebraska organized a 'Towel Day Drive', encouraging people to donate new or gently used towels to the People's City Mission, combining the annual Towel Day celebration with a charitable initiative.
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| December 2019 | During the Covid pandemic, DreamHaven again reduces its physical store hours to concentrate on core business survival strategies. |
| October 18 2019 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Robert J. Sawyer and Martha Wells.
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| 2018 |
Towel Day
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch included a Tesla Roadster with 'DON'T PANIC!' written on it, referencing Douglas Adams' work. The car's glove compartment contained a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and a towel, symbolically commemorating Douglas Adams' literary legacy.
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| September 28 2018 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Nancy Kress and Alyssa Wong.
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| October 6 2017 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Neil Clarke and Ken Liu.
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| 2016 |
Gor
The final trade paperback and e-book sequel novels in the Gor series are published, concluding the modern publishing run.
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| 2016 | Release of Scythe, a board game that incorporates dieselpunk elements and alternative history themes. |
| 2016 |
Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund
TAFF race direction switched by administrators Nina Horvath, Jim Mowatt, and Curt Phillips to align with the 2017 Worldcon in Helsinki, Finland.
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| October 7 2016 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Sarah Beth Durst and Tim Powers.
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| 2015 |
Steampunk
GSN reality show 'Steampunk'd' debuts, featuring a competition to create steampunk-inspired art and designs.
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| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road released, incorporating numerous dieselpunk aesthetic and design elements. |
| October 9 2015 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Alastair Reynolds and Gordon Van Gelder.
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| October 10 2014 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Paolo Bacigalupi, Holly Black, and Genevieve Valentine.
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| 2013 |
Steampunk
The West Yorkshire village of Haworth begins holding an annual Steampunk weekend as a charity event raising funds for Sue Ryder's 'Manorlands' hospice.
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| October 11 2013 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with multiple featured guests including George R. R. Martin, Sharyn November, Steve Stiles, and Howard Waldrop.
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| 2012 |
Steampunk
The Surrey Steampunk Convivial starts as an annual event, which later becomes a thrice-yearly gathering that has spanned multiple venues and been featured on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service.
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| 2012 |
Steampunk
Dishonored, a stealth game series with steampunk themes, makes its debut. The game is set in the Empire of the Isles, a steampunk Victorian metropolis where technology and supernatural magic coexist.
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| 2012 | World Brews, a craft beer manufacturer in Novato, California, began producing 'Dieselpunk Brew', a beer line with IPA, Porter, and Stout inspired by the dieselpunk subculture and featuring art deco-inspired designs on labels. |
| 2012 | Release of Sine Mora, a dieselpunk-styled video game exploring unique gameplay mechanics. |
| 2012 | DreamHaven limits its brick-and-mortar opening hours to focus on mail-order and convention business to sustain the store. |
| October 12 2012 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests John Scalzi and Nick Mamatas.
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| September 2012 |
Steampunk
A steampunk panel at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo suggests steampunk is evolving from a subculture to a 'super-culture' due to its inclusive nature and incorporation of various other subcultures.
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