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: First Edition of Clark Ashton Smith’s Out of Space and Time

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The hits keep coming! We interrupt our cataloging of the Cold Tonnage 40% off sale to catalog this exceptional item I picked up off eBay at an exceptional price: Smith, Clark Ashton. Out of Space and Time. Arkham House, 1942. … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Lazy Legs’ “Crush”

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Lazy legs is a Chicago-based trio that just released Visiondeath, their debut album. And here’s “Crush.” Because: Doggies! (Hat tip: Primal Music Blog.)

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Star Wars Rogue One Trailer Meets Beastie Boys “Sabotage”

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Really, what action film trailer isn’t improved by “Sabotage”? I’m pretty sure the use of it in the Star Trek: Beyond trailer probably added a good $5-10 million to that film’s gross. But I suspect Disney doesn’t have the audacity … Continue reading →

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Bold Statements from Barry Malzberg

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I missed it when it was originally up, but I thought this provocative Barry Malzberg essay on Judith Merril originally in Galaxy’s Edge (and now available through the wayback machine) was worth quoting: A decent writer and a highly intelligent … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Inscribed Michael Moorcock Firsts

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Two more books from the Cold Tonnage 40% off sale, both Michael Moorcock first editions, both inscribed, one an associational copy: Moorcock, Michael. The Birds of the Moon: A Travellers’ Tale. Jayde Design/Nomads of the Time Streams, 1995. First edition … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First Edition of Ray Bradbury’s The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The very same day that I bought a bunch of books from the Fred Duarte estate, Cold Tonnage books in the UK had their annual 40% off sale. (As an added bonus, the post-Brexit exchange rate was quite favorable as … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: 1 of 13 Copies of Michael Swanwick’s Universe Box

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Lawrence Person

This is a case of not only what you know, but who you know and when you know it. I know Michael Swanwick and I’m a Dragonstairs Press regular, carrying their chapbooks through Lame Excuse Books. For a while now … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Slowdive and Brian Eno’s “AB”

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Yet another unreleased Slowdive track. I thought I posted this years ago, but evidently not. It’s found on the I Saw the Sun compilation of unreleased Slowdive songs (not available in your local record story). It’s slight, pleasant, and memorable. … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two More Books

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The final two books I bought from Fred Duarte’s library, at around $10 each: Ortved, Douglas. The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History. Faber & Faber, 2009. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Non-fiction guide to … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Signed First Editions

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Three more signed first editions from the Fred Duarte estate: Barry, Dave. Dave Barry Slept Here. Random House, 1989. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Inscribed to Fred by the author. Humor. Delany, Samuel R. … Continue reading →

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