MARCH 2013
ARTEMIS
aesthetic A FINE & HAPPY MADNESS WITH
NEA DUNE JODY ELLEN
FRENCHY &THE PUNK of
THE ENCHANTING
BAD
MYSTEAMPUNKARMY SPRING LINE UP!
CHARLOTTE
Sean “Dr. Belegana” Makiney Editor-in-Chief
Sean “Dr. Carswell” McCaffrey Lead Art Director
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y goodness! Here we are in March, which means the year is already a quarter over! I don’t mean to jump the gun here, but there are so many exciting things in store. Let’s begin with this issue, shall we? Late last year, during Steamstock 2012, we had the pleasure of meeting Samantha Stephenson and Scott Helland, better known to the world as FRENCHY & THE PUNK. Lovely folks in person, amazingly talented on stage, and right here for your reading pleasure! Of course, we have the continuing adventures of Captain Isabella, as well as a new chapter in the “Sword of the West” saga by the intrepid Muffy Morrigan. If you’ve missed the previous installments of either story, fear not! Our previous publications are still readily available via Magcloud.com. Oh, did I mention Kato? Where are my manners? Yes, the always charming Kato returns with a most delightful guest: Katsuni. She has some VERY big news for those of you who have been waiting oh so patiently for the coming of “SteamGirl”. But why are you here reading my ramblings when you could be neurally stimulated by the lady herself? Go! Peruse, my friends! If you have been paying attention to our Facebook page, you’ll know that we’ve had some big news of our own, in the form a a coffee table book chock full of nearly everything we’ve presented up to now, and some new works that we’ve been saving for just this occasion. But that’s not all! There’s more, to be announced on a later date. We are filled to the brim with excitement, and cannot wait to make it official!
inter is coming to an end and Spring is in the air. And that always reminds me of music, concerts, and beautiful women in Steampunk attire. It also brings thoughts of more photos shoots, fashion shows, and exciting news for Ladies of Steampunk coming down the road. Before we spill all the beans we want to share with you this month’s issue of Ladies of Steampunk. This month’s cover model is Bad Charlotte, however she is anything but bad. This beautiful model has honored us by gracing our pages and we know you will love her steamy and steampunk’d photos. Also, we were very lucky to meet Abney Park’s Jody Ellen last year at Steamstock. She is just as lovely in person as she is in pictures. We hope you enjoy our sit down with her. We recently attended a Steampunk Swap-Meet hosted by the Sacramento Steampunk Society. It was amazing to see the community come out and support the culture. There were over 150 tables with authors, tinkers, jewelry makers, clothiers, and everything under the sun I could think of needing for my steampunk costume. I had to watch my wallet because I went to the event without enough money. There were also so many vendors there I didn’t have enough time to talk to them all. Which brings to mind, if your organization is planning a large event, expo, swap meet, or ball, let us know about it. We will be adding a new section to the magazine highlighting some of the events happening around the world. The Ladies of Steampunk might not be able to attend but we have readers that live near you that will want know about your event.
Until then, may the following pages tide you over. Rest assured, the April issue of Bronze Age is already underway. Enjoy!
Take two and call me in the morning, Dr. Belegana
Fondest wishes, Dr. Carswell
Copyright © 2013 Ladies of Steampunk, all rights reserved. All models depicted were 18 or older at the time of publication.
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CONTRIBUTORS Muffy Morrigan Author/Contributor
Jenni Romero Author/Contributor
Varla Skye Writer/Editor
Tommy Roberson Photographer
FROM THE COVER
SPECIAL THANKS
Photo by Number 5 Studio
Kato
See more of Bad Charlette on page 39.
Frenchy & The Punk
Ladies of Steampunk Magazine
Joseph Vourteque *** For their work with Jody Ellen Noctem Photography Hyldahl Photography Dewey Tann
Bad Charlotte
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*** MySteampunkArmy The Steampunk Lovelies
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CONTENTS Jody Ellen... 4 Artemis Aesthetic... 9 Vourteque... 15 Steampunk Lovelies... 17 Bad Charlotte... 25 Frenchy & The Punk... 35 Kato & Katsuni...39 The Sword of the West... 44 My Steampunk Army... 48 Isabella Von Pumpernickel... 52 Nea Dune... 55
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AN INTERVIEW WITH
JODY ELLEN
PhotosTHE by Sean McCaffrey SIREN OF STEAMPUNK TAKES A MOMENT Necklace by Dr. Brassy Steamington MUSIC, WHAT Little LIFE, Death Ray courtesy of AND Brute Force Studios LIES AHEAD IN 2013.
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