ATTENTION: Gail Carriger will not be selling books at Clockwork Alchemy. If you’d like to get an autograph from Ms. Carriger, please bring your own book to sign or use the autograph section of your program guide. New York Times bestselling author and ex-archaeologist Gail (G.L.) Carriger writes to cope with being raised in obscurity by …
Andrei Pischalnikoff, AKA “Doctor R. Snick”, has been a storyteller using various media for several years. He began his journey speaking about 19th and 20th century subjects in December, 2022. He delivers captivating presentations about patent medicines, snake oils, medicine shows, oddities and Memento Mori while focusing on the audience’s interests. In addition to ongoing …
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Elizabeth McComb is a professional seamstress and clothing/costume designer with more than 30 years of experience in sewing and costume design, She has a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts, with a concentration in Art History. She has studied the clothing design elements of many time periods, with a particular focus on the Victorian and …
You Are Invited to a Jules Verne’s Masquerade! Step into a world of extraordinary voyages, fantastic inventions, and boundless imagination at Jules Verne’s Masquerade at this year’s Clockwork Alchemy! In 1877, Jules Verne hosted a spectacular masquerade ball where hundreds of guests arrived dressed as characters, explorers, inventors, and destinations inspired by his celebrated “scientific …
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Kathe Gust Kathe Gust enjoys creating clothing for many historical periods, and for various sci-fi and fantasy genres. She has co-directed costume masquerades and served as a judge at the local, regional and international levels. She served as the International Costumers’ Guild Recording Secretary from 2012 to 2017. As a member of the Silicon Web …
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David L. Drake and Katherine L. Morse are the San Diego-based authors of “The Adventures of Drake and McTrowell,” a serialized steampunk tale detailing the adventures of Chief Inspector Erasmus Drake and Dr. “Sparky” McTrowell. The duo’s many adventures are provided in weekly penny dreadful-style episodes on the web (www.DrakeAndMcTrowell.com). They have produced four novels …
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Greetings, steampunks! We are pleased to invite you to join us on October 16-18, 2026 for this year’s Clockwork Alchemy convention! Clockwork Alchemy is a science fiction and fantasy convention celebrating the creative and adventurous spirit of steampunk, alternate history, and pre-atomic science fantasy. Fans of authors such as Jules Verne and media such as …
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The vendor application process will remain open this week and then close. We are preparing our jury and announcements will be sent out by the end of the month. Thanks for your patience! First, please read the FAQ page for info as things are always changing and it just doesn’t do to be uninformed. https://www.clockworkalchemy.com/artists-bazaar-faq …
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The time has come! We are pleased to announce that Early Bird registration for Clockwork Alchemy 2026 is open. For a limited time, early registrants can purchase all-inclusive weekend passes for Clockwork Alchemy at 24% off the full price. Early Bird registration ends on March 15, 2026, so get your discounted passes as soon as you can. This year’s …