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.

Big Legal Tussle Over…Manos: The Hands of Fate???

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Lawrence Person

It’s one thing for there to be a legal battle over the rights for a good movie, but it’s quite another when the battle is over Manos: The Hands of Fate, one of the worst films of all time. (Note: … Continue reading →

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And as long as I’m slinging random sports news…

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Two random updates: Texans kicker Randy Bullock has been released after missing two extra points and a 43 yard field goal against Tampa Bay. The Texans are signing veteran Nick Novak to take his place. NBA guard Derrick Rose of … Continue reading →

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SMU Banned For Rules Violations

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Though it’s basketball rather than football, and it’s just a post-season ban rather than the “death penalty.” Also seems to be academic cheating rather than handing players envelopes full of cash. And … Continue reading →

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A Chance to Own a Stephen Hawking Signature

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Right now a book signed by Stephen Hawking be yours for only a bit over 20 grand, but expect that to go up.  And it’s not even one of Hawking’s own books, but a farewell gift for a co-worker … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Slowdive’s “I Believe”

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Yep, another Slowdive rarity…

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Library Additions: Two Horror First Editions

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

The only thing tying these two books together is that they’re both horror and I bought both from Lloyd Currey at 50% off: Baker, Denys Val. The Face in the Mirror. Arkham House, 1971. First edition hardback, a Fine copy … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Paul Di Filippo’s Cosmocopia

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Lawrence Person

When this cool novel/art assemblage was announced in 2007 at a price of $50 (I think it was listed at $65 on publication), I thought two things about it: That’s cool, and I want one. I don’t want to pay … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Limited Edition of Pulphouse 8 Signed by Greg Egan

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Lawrence Person

You may be aware that I’m one of the few book collectors that has an inscribed associational copy of one of Greg Egan’s books (Axiomatic, inscribed to his editor David Pringle). These days, Egan doesn’t do signings, doesn’t attend conventions, … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Mvnich’s “Magnicide”

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Lawrence Person

I think Mvnich, despite having a name some render as “Munich,” hail from Spain. Other than that, I have very little information on them. Here’s “Magnicide.”

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Library Addition: Signed First Edition of J. G. Ballard’s Super-Cannes

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Pick up another signed J. G. Ballard first edition: Ballard, J. G. Super-Cannes. Flamingo, 2000. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy in a Near Fine+ dust jacket with bumping at points, a 1/8″ closed tear at bottom rear fold point, … Continue reading →

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