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.

Shoegazer Sunday: Scarlet Youth Cover’s Slowdive’s “Primal

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Lawrence Person

I said the fastest way for a band to get featured her is to do a credible cover of Slowdive’s “Primal,” and Scarlet Youth has picked up the gauntlet. It’s not a great cover of “Primal,” but it’s a credible … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Gregg Press Hardbacks of Piers Anthony’s Bio of a Space Tyrant

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Lawrence Person

I’ve never been a big Piers Anthony fan, so it might surprise some that I’m picking these up. But: A.) I have a long-term goal of picking up all the Gregg Press hardbacks, B.) I am given to understand that … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two H. G. Wells First Editions in Dust Jacket

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Lawrence Person

In the same L. W. Currey order as the Bradbury chapbooks, I picked up two H. G. Wells first editions in dust jacket. Wells, H. G. Men Like Gods. Cassell and Company, Ltd., 1923. First edition hardback (a probable third … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Pretty Sad’s “Swim”

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Pretty Sad is a UK/Denmark band that collaborates via Garageband and Dropbox. They have a pleasingly peppy retro sound not unlike that of Black Tambourine. For your Sunday dose of Shoegaze, here’s “Swim” off their first EP.

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Library Additions: Three Ray Bradbury Chapbooks By Roy Squires

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Three more Ray Bradbury chapbooks from small press publisher Roy A. Squires, all bought from Lloyd Currey for $28 each. Bradbury, Ray. Old Ahab’s Friend, and Friend to Noah, Speaks His Piece. Roy A. Squires, 1971. First edition thread-bound chapbook … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Michael Moorcock Titles

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Update: I was curious about the publisher’ stamp, so I asked Moorcock why “Wehman Bros./Publishers/138 Main Street/Hackensack, N.J.” was stamped on the title page. Mike thinks these copies were illegally imported into the U.S. and sold by Wehman Bros., which … Continue reading →

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The Force Awakens Trailer…In LEGO

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Lawrence Person

I assume you’ve already seen the teaser trailer for next year’s Star Wars movie. Well, here’s the LEGO remake. I’m super-impressed with how quickly they put it together, and how amazingly close to the original it is.

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Shoegazer Sunday: The Sleepover Disaster’s “Songwriting for Dummies”

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Lawrence Person

For your Sunday dose of Shoegaze, here’s The Sleepover Disaster’s “Songwriting for Dummies.”

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

Posted on November 26, 2014 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. For those with low Shatner thresholds, the advice is: Don’t overfill the pot with oil. … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Great Northern’s “Numbers”

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Great Northern seems to be a duo that ends up sounding an awful lot like Curve, with some SPC ECO, Low, Garbage and Sarah McLaughlin thrown in for good measure, especially for vocalist Rachel Stolte. “Numbers” is pretty addictive.

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