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Bonsart Bokel
Bonsart is the Creator of the Association of Ishtar. He started with the series in 2018 and published his first books in 2021.
After earning a Bachelor's in History at the Universiteit Leiden (NL), he quit his Reenactment hobby in 2012 to delve into the World of Steampunk. Since 2015, he has had a YouTube channel, Radio Retrofuture, where he posts his ongoing Steampunk Beginners Guide and videos regarding writing.
In 2021 he joined HCS Publishing. He has been self-publishing ever since.
Bibliography
YOUTUBE
Radio Retrofuture
NOVELS
The Wrench in the Machine (2021)
Bound for the Styx (2023)
Anwin! Adventures in Responsible Doll Ownership (2024)
The Casket Girls 1 & 2 (2024-Present)
GAMES
Nightwatch: The Association of Ishtar Role-Playing Game (2025-Present)
Nightwatch: The Association of Ishtar Board Game (In development)
COMICS
S-36: The Call Girl (2021)
Journey to Elysium #1 (2023)
ANTHOLOGIES
In de Shaduwen van het Keerzending - De Raderen van Fortuin (NL)
The Red Queen and Other Tales - Pandora's Mirror
321's Note Book (2023)
The Arkology Companion (2023)
The Horror of Château Casquette (2023)
House of the Future (Silence and Star Song Vol. 2 Issue 1, 2024)
Castles, Cigarettes, and a Cache full of Carbines (Silence and Star Song Vol. 2 Issue 2, 2024)
Nightwatch Compendium (Coming Soon)
The Multiverse
The Association of Ishtar is more than a series of books, it is a shared multiverse of stories, characters, and worlds. Drawing from steampunk, pulp adventure, and cosmic horror, the multiverse blends the familiar with the uncanny: Victorian industry collides with strange technologies, and ordinary people are confronted with mysteries beyond imagination.
What makes the Association unique is its open and ever-expanding nature. Each story, comic, or game adds new layers to the universe, while readers and players are invited to explore it from different angles. Whether you pick up a novel, play the Nightwatch RPG, or join the community online, you step into a living, breathing world shaped by collaboration and imagination.
Books
The Association of Ishtar began with stories — novels, comics, and graphic tales that bring the multiverse to life. Each book uncovers a different corner of this world: from pulp-inspired adventures to cosmic mysteries that push the limits of imagination.
Available via Amazon, Gumroad, and GlobalComix.
RPG Game
Through Nightwatch and other roleplaying projects, the Association expands beyond the page. Players take on the role of investigators and adventurers, exploring worlds filled with intrigue, steampunk technology, and threats from beyond.
Discover the RPG on Gumroad and at conventions like Spellenspektakel.
Media
What started as Radio Retrofuture on YouTube continues today as a hub for steampunk insights, lore explorations, and creative guides. Here, Bonsart shares his passion for the genre and connects with creators and fans around the world.
👉 Watch the channel and dive deeper into the stories behind the stories.
Community
The Association is built together with its fans. From Kickstarter backers to Discord discussions and Ream supporters, the community is essential in shaping the stories and bringing new projects to life.
Join the conversation, support future releases, and become part of the multiverse.
