Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. His short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, Analog, Postscripts, Jim Baen's Universe, Fear, and several anthologies. He also edits the Hugo-nominated SF critical magazine Nova Express, and runs the Turkey City Writer's Workshop. His non-fiction has appeared in National Review, Reason, Whole Earth Review, The Freeman, The World & I, Science Fiction Eye, The New York Review of Science Fiction, and Slashdot.org. He owns such a large library (mostly science fiction first editions) he had to buy a two-story house to put it in, and then adopted a golden retriever to drag him out of his house on a regular basis. He also makes a mean batch of salsa.

Library Additions: 7 PBO/TPOs, 4 Inscribed

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Lawrence Person

More books Austin science fiction writer Don Webb was culling from his library. All these were $3-5 each except the Haldeman (which was a throw-in): Allston, Aaron. Sidhe Devil. Baen, 2001. First edition paperback original, a Fine- copy with foxing … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four Reference Books

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Don Webb was culling some books, and he came over to my house so I could paw through and triage them into what I wanted to keep, what to auction, etc. I will most likely be putting a few auction … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Lawrence Person

This is a key acquisition, even though the condition of the copy is a bit lower than what I usually settle for. But this a keystone Ray Bradbury classic, a huge influence on me, personally, and just-slightly-better copies tend to … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Jack Vance Firsts

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Somebody was selling off what seemed to be a pretty complete Jack Vance collection on eBay, and I took the opportunity to bid on some signed copies, including these two I won: Vance, Jack. Maske: Thaery. Berkley, 1976. First edition … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Six Random Firsts

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Still more books from the Cold Tonnage 40% off sale: (Aldiss, Brian)(Frank Hatherly, editor, with Margaret Aldiss and Malcom Edwards). A is for Brian: A 65th Birthday Present. Avernus, 1990. First edition trade paperback original, a Fine- copy with very … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Horror Reference Works

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Two more from the Cold Tonnage 40% off sale: Cooper, James. In Conversation: A Writer’s Perspective: Volume One: Horror. British Fantasy Society, 2009. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in decorated boards, sans dust jacket, as issued. Interviews with various … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four Michael Moorcock Books

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Four more books from that Cold Tonnage 40% off sale, all Michael Moorcock firsts: Moorcock, Michael. A Cornelius Calendar. Phoenix House, 1993. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Jerry Cornelius omnibus that includes four novels … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Five Lovecraft/Arkham House-Related Items

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Cold Tonnage Books had their annual 40% off sale, so here’s the first batch of books I picked up, all related either to H.P. Lovecraft or Arkham House. Datlow, Ellen, editor. Lovecraft’s Monsters. Tachyon Press, 2014. First edition trade paperback … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Eight Books, Five Signed

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Lawrence Person

All of these books were bought at Half Price Books, and the majority of them came from the Karen Meshcke/Fred Duarte collection(s). Baker, Kage. Black Projects, White Knights. Golden Gryphon, 2002. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Pastel Blue’s “Sea Saw Song”

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Been a while since I did some Pastel Blue, so here’s “See Saw Song.”

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