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 Addition: Neil Gaiman’s Nothing O’Clock

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a nice book that may have two different fandoms scrambling to grab a copy: Gaiman, Neil. Doctor Who: Nothing O’Clock. Borderlands Press/Gauntlet, 2018. First edition hardback, #109 of 500 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed William Tenn Firsts

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Two signed William Tenn books picked up from different venues: Klass, Philip. The Evolution of William Tenn, or Myself When Young. The Pretentious Press, 1995. First edition chapbook original (at 11″ x 6″, an unusually tall chapbook), one of 85 … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Signed Farmer and Hodgson

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Yes, a signed William Hope Hodgson first…but not signed by Hodgson (for obvious reasons). Farmer, Philip Jose. Gods of Riverworld. Phantasia Press, 1983. First edition hardback, #503 of 650 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Slowdive’s “No Longer Making Time” Live in Asheville, NC

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Slowdive put on a great show at Stubb’s on April 28. One of the surprising things about it was how much of a rocker “No Longer Making Time” is live. There doesn’t appear to be a good video of that … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Ray Bradbury Firsts

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Two signed Ray Bradbury firsts, thought a little off-beam from most of my Bradbury: Bradbury, Ray (text). The Art of Playboy. Alfred van der Marck Editions, 1985. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy in a Fine- dust jacket with slight … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Books

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Two signed firsts I picked up cheap at the same auction: Niven, Larry and Jerry Pournelle. Escape From Hell. Tor, 2009. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, signed by both Niven and Pournelle. Sequel to … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Manly Wade Wellman Non-Fiction Firsts

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Lawrence Person

My quest to own a first edition of every Manly Wade Wellman book draws closer to completion with these two non-fiction works: Wellman, Manly Wade. The Rebel Songster: Songs the Confederates Sang. Heritage House, 1959. First edition hardback, a Fine- … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: A Four Song Slowdive Live Set

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Lawrence Person

In celebration of Slowdive playing Austin next week, here’s a four song live set including: Slomo Star Roving Crazy For You Sugar For The Pill The Sunday dose of Shoegaze got put aside while I was doing my taxes, but … Continue reading →

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“Thirteen’s my lucky number…”

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Lawrence Person

For Friday the 13th, enjoy Social Distortion’s “Bad Luck”: I keep telling people that 1991-1992 was a great time to be listening to music on the radio…

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Bill Spencer Needs Your Help

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Lawrence Person

William Browning Spencer is evidently suffering from some medical issues, and money issues that result from medical issues, which is why someone set up a Go Fund Me account for him. If you’re a friend of Bill, or a fan … Continue reading →

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