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.

Colin Furze’s Insane (Yet Functional) Turkey Cooking Device

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This is from last year, but I thought it would be perfect to save for Thanksgiving. Bon appetit, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Annual William Shatner Warning Not To Set Yourself on Fire Frying a Turkey

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Lawrence Person

In the now-annual tradition, I bring you a public service announcement from William Shatner: try not to set yourself on fire while frying a turkey. Behold the Shatner! For those with low Shatner thresholds, the advice is: Don’t overfill the … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Crowley’s Chemical Wedding

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here’s an item I picked up backing the Kickstarter: Andreae, Johann Valentine and John Crowley. The Chemical Wedding by Christian Rosencreutz: A Romance in Eight Days. Small Beer Press, 2016. First edition hardback, a Fine copy, sans dust jacket, as … Continue reading →

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The Lame Excuse Books Page Has Been Updated

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The Lame Excuse Books Web Page has been updated. I’ve just started work on the next Lame Excuse Books catalog, so drop me a line if you’d like to receive it via email.

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Library Addition: Michael Swanwick Signed Poem on Leaf

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here’s an incredibly odd (and likely fragile) item: Swanwick, Michael. Signed Poem on Leaf. Dragonstairs Press, 2016. First edition. Note: Signed poem on leaf is a description more than a title, since it’s literally a leaf with a poem written … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Robert Bloch’s The King of Terrors

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Another signed first edition I was able to pick up cheap: Bloch, Robert. The King of Terrors. Mysterious Press, 1977. First edition hardback, #129 of 250 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket and Near Fine … Continue reading →

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Live Action Ghost in the Shell Trailer Drops

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I was pleasantly surprised to get to the end of the trailer and not automatically think “Boy, this is going to suck.” It might still suck, but it looks like they’re making a good-faith effort to capture the postcyberpunk vibe … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Japanese babY

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Japanese babY [CIC] hails from Krasnodar, Russia. Here they are with a live version of “Твое солнце.” No, I don’t know how to pronounce that. The sound’s a little raw, as you might expect from a live club recording, but … Continue reading →

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Because Everyone Else is Posting “Hallelujah”

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Leonard Cohen dead at 82.

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Library Addition: 1 of 52 Hardbacks of Tim Powers’ Nine Sonnets

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here’s another book I picked up at a bargain price: Powers, Tim (as Francis Thomas Marrity). Nine Sonnets. Subterranean Press, 2006. First edition hardback chapbook, letter Q of 52 signed, lettered hardbacks, a Fine copy, sans dust jacket, as issued. … Continue reading →

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