Off the Beaten Path Books is the midwest’s only Steampunk - themed bookstore & Emporium. Our goal is to carry the most steampunk titles and be a one-stop shopping experience for your steampunk needs.
Learn more about this unique bookstore via their Facebook page.
“The Tower” by Bethalynne Bajema
Myke Amend and Bethalynne Bajema are a creative duo who work their surrealist magics in the weird-tales and strange fiction vein, and are known for creating album covers, book cover and other works for some of Steampunk’s best known musicians, authors, and magazines.
Both have been guest artists at the Steampunk Empire Symposium, Myke in 2012, and Bethalynne in 2013. One of Myke’s most popular paintings “The Rescue” was commissioned for Abney Park and features their infamous pirate airship.
“Desert Shadows” by Myke Amend
See more of Myke Amend’s art at his site, and more of Bethalynne Bajema’s work at her site.
When we are little, we are encouraged to believe in fairy tales, princesses, goblins, castles and dragons. Somewhere along the line, we are told that we have to “grow up”. We are told that believing in these things is childish; that they are fake, and therefore a waste of our time. We move on, go to school, get jobs and leave these fantasies behind us to join the adult world. Kelly Schierer argues that just because we grow up does not mean we have to stop believing in our fantasies. By embracing our imagination we can briefly escape reality and the stresses and obstacles put in our way by everyday life. It is curious that those who believe they see dragons, are usually, those who believe they can.
Kelly Schierer was raised in Crescent Springs, Ky. She received a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Printmaking from Northern Kentucky University. Her work has been exhibited in galleries such as the Carnegie in Covington, KY. Her work has also been repeatedly accepted into many juried art shows at fantasy and sci-fi conventions. She enjoys selling work at these conventions and plans to continue to do so well into the future. See more of her work at www.creativekender.com
At Highwind Steamworks, we create unique items of jewelry, leatherwork, goggles, accessories and props. Most of our items incorporate vintage and antique parts, and all are made with quality components. Our jewelry only uses Swarovski, semi-precious or precious stones, and every piece, no matter how big or small, has been handmade by us and we stand by our work.
See more fine Highwind Steamworks products at their Etsy Store.
Hat Trix is the millinery collaboration of Mary Jo Stockman and Paula Thompson. Hats for gentlemen of quality and urban adventurers. Ladies’ hats and fascinators that are beautiful, unique and may contain a surprise.We strive to use authentic materials and techniques and to make heirloom quality pieces. We dye most of the colored feathers ourselves and use locally, American and European made materials when possible.
Learn more about Hat Trix at www.fabuloushat.com
In 2012 Pandoracon provided Cincinnati with a new way to experience a Sci-Fi & Fantasy convention with interactive games and events, and now the Pandora Society is excited to announce that we shall be partnering with the Cincinnati Comic Expo this year! The remaining Pandoracon staff will be heavily involved in adding new panels and interactive events to the rapidly growing Comic Expo.
I was planning on waiting until after the Steampunk Symposium to announce this, but sometimes good news is hard to keep secret . . . I, Aloysius Fox, was last week made Director of Programming for the Cincinnati Comic Expo as part of the merger of Pandoracon and the Expo. For the past four years the Expo has put on a fantastic comic show, but now the show is growing into something much bigger than that, and the spirit of Pandoracon is going to help further bring many fandoms together in the Duke Energy Center this September.
Today the Expo announced its latest guest, to whom the Pandora Society played a part in this decision, and as you see above it is none other than Doctor Who! Paul McGann, the eighth Doctor will be coming to Cincinnati in September! As part of this celebration, the Pandora Society will be hosting The Time Travelers’ Ball on Saturday, September 20th in the Duke Energy Center Junior Ballroom . . . an event in its third year inspired by Steampunk, Doctor Who, and general fun costuming! It is not confirmed, but there is a good chance that McGann will join the Ball to judge the costume contest.
While Pandoracon will cease to be an independent show, it is thrilling to know that the work that was begun in 2012 will touch thousands more fans and in a couple more years place Cincinnati firmly on the geek map as one of the best convention hosts in the nation 
Fine leather masks, strange dolls, and unique steampunk creations - handmade by artisans Robert and Rebecca Turk. Learn more and check out their current stock at the Goblin Road Etsy Store.
