Science fiction fandom
Subculture of fans who enjoy science fiction
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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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| 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 |
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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| 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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| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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| 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 | 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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| 2011 | Two significant dieselpunk-influenced films released: Sucker Punch by Zack Snyder and Captain America: The First Avenger, both featuring strong dieselpunk visual and thematic elements. |
| October 14 2011 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Gaithersburg Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Carrie Vaughn and Catherynne M. Valente.
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| 2010 | Release of Bioshock 2, continuing the dieselpunk narrative and aesthetic of its predecessor. |
| 2010 |
Corflu
Introduction of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Corflu, expanding the convention's recognition of significant contributions to fanzine culture.
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| October 22 2010 |
Washington Science Fiction Association
Capclave science fiction convention held at Rockville Hilton in Maryland, with featured guests Connie Willis, Ann VanderMeer, and Jeff VanderMeer.
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