JANUARY 2013
INTRODUCING
BAD WOLF
CAPTAIN
ISABELLA RETURNS!
Ms. Michelle THE SEXY PEACE OFFICER OF
MY STEAMPUNK ARMY THE DELIGHTFULLY INTOXICATING
JIN N TONIC
AND MORE
STEAMPUNK
LOVELIES
Sean “Dr. Belegana” Makiney Editor-in-Chief
Sean “Dr. Carswell” McCaffrey Lead Art Director
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e’ve crossed the threshhold of another year, managing to survive yet another doomsday prophesy, and have emerged unschathed. 2012 was a remarkable year for us here at Ladies of Steampunk, what with a second calendar under our belts and the production of the magazine you are currently reading. As if that wasn’t enough, we decided to release a second publication, Bronze Age, for those of you who prefer the naughtier side of Steampunk, which was our intention from the start.
appy New Year everyone!! The world did not explode on December 21st, so that means more Ladies of Steampunk (and Bronze Age) goodness. Every year around this time I think about the resolutions I didn’t keep and if I will manage to keep this year’s promises to myself. To lose weight, drink less, eat better, or just be better to others. These are all old standards and great goals. If you have them, good for you!! I think this year I will try for something a little less than noble. Probably just try to give to charity once in awhile. Or maybe support a small business by staying away from the big box stores. Then again, I could always become a pillar of the community and run for local office.... nahh too many skeletons in this closet. In this issue we have yet another beautiful set of pictures from Kato. If you are a fan like us than you will not be disappointed. This time she has teamed up with Michiøn. The pictures are drop dead beautiful. We also had a chance to sit down with the bubbly Kelly Shibari. We had a blast at her photo shoot and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about her. She is just an amazing girl and her take on Steampunk attire cannot be missed. Next, the creators of the My Steampunk Army have returned. This group is relentless and tireless when it comes to production and vision. Beautiful stylings, props, and ladies go into their work. We have been overwhelmed by the number of submissions we have been receiving from photographers and ladies that would like to be in our magazine. So, the Steampunk Lovelies section is back and back to stay. So, if you know a photographer or model looking for exposure let them know about us.
During the course of the previous year, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with some remarkably talented folks, and words fail to describe how ecstatic we are to have them on board for this adventure. As promised, the beauties of Chicago’s own My Steampunk Army have returned to grace our pages. Oh, yes, you can expect to see more of them in future issues. This issue also marks the return of the Steampunk Lovlies, a segment we inluded in our second issue and was so well received by our fans that we chose to continue with it. Oh, did I mention Kato? She was generous enough to provide us with an exclusive shoot that puts the steam in SteamGirl! So, what else does 2013 have in store? Well, I don’t wish to give away all of our secrets, but you can rest assured that we won’t be going away any time soon. So long as the dreamers dream and imagination continues to flow we’ll be there to capture it here for your viewing pleasure. In closing, I wish you all the best of health and prosperity for the new year, and thank you for your on going support.
Happy New Year, Dr. Belegana
Most sincerely, 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
Special Thanks Kelly Shibari Kato
FROM THE COVER Ms. Michelle
Michiøn
Photo by Tommy Roberson Costume design by Varla Skye See more of Ms. Michelle on page 58.
Tommy Roberson of My Steampunk Army
Ladies of Steampunk Magazine 250 Orrington Circle Sacramento, CA 95835
Jin N Tonic
Advertising & Info
Enys Guerrero
swmakiney@LadiesOfSteampunk.com 916.947.4662
Ms. Michelle
Submission / Contributors
Submissions@LadiesOfSteampunk.com
Emilly Ladybird
The process to submit your work or contribute to the Ladies of Steampunk is very easy. We consider ourselves a contributor’s publication and want to help you share your Steampunk works with the world. Contact us to find out how you can become part of the Ladies of Steampunk team.
Kota Wade of Bad Wolf The Steampunk Lovelies
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CONTENTS Kelly Shibari... 4 Jin N Tonic... 9 Bad Wolf... 13 Steampunk Lovelies... 17 Kato & Michiøn... 31 My Steampunk Army... 37 Art by Enys Guerrero... 46 The Sword of the West... 50 Isabella Von Pumpernickel... 54 Ms. Michelle... 58 Emilly Ladybird... 63
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A CHAT WITH
KELLY SHIBARI
Photos by Sean McCaffrey Necklace by Dr. Brassy Steamington Little Death Ray courtesy of Brute Force Studios
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