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.

Where Would I Park It?

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Lawrence Person

If I were made of money, this would be very tempting indeed: Centurion Mk 5 Main Battle Tank (MBT) Crew: 4 Armor: Up to 6′ (152-mm) Weapons: -Primary 1x QF 20-pdr (83.4mm) cannon -Secondary 1x 7.62-mm L8A1 machine gun co-axial … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Necrology: 2013–2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Joe Pumelia asked me to put together a quick necrology of notable science fiction figures who have died over the last 18 months for his forthcoming fanzine, a roll-call which is depressingly extensive and filled with world-class talent. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: January 1—June 30, 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Here’s all the books I added to my professional science fiction library over the first half of the year. All these are Fine first edition hardbacks in Fine dust jackets unless otherwise noted. Allston, Aaron. Doc Sidhe. Baen, 1995. First … Continue reading →

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Shegazer Sunday: Tripwires’ “Cinnamon”

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Lawrence Person

For your Sunday dose of Shoegaze, here’s UK psychedelic shoegaze outfit Tripwires (not to be confused with Midwestern frat rock band Tripwire) with the short, high octane “Cinnamon.” I think the video features footage from Alejandro Jordowsky’s Holy Mountain, which … Continue reading →

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Finally, Your Own Screenplay for Manos: The Hands of Fate!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Q: Have you ever wanted to own the screenplay to Manos: The Hands of Fate? A: No, it’s one of the worst movies of all– Q: Of course you have! Now, for the low price of $8, that script can … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Sam Moskowitz’s The Immortal Storm

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Lawrence Person

Been meaning to pick this up for several years now, and finally found a decent copy at the right price: Moskowitz, Sam. The Immortal Storm. The Atlanta Science Fiction Organization Press, 1954. First hardback edition, a very good+ copy with … Continue reading →

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Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Lawrence Person

The auteurs of The Asylum are Roger Cormen is at it again. Are you ready for Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda? Coming August 2nd to (of course) The SyFy Channel. At this point I’m thinking I ought to file a trademark for … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: SPC ECO’s “Fallen Stars”

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Lawrence Person

For your Sunday dose of Shoegaze, here’s another shot of SPC ECO with “Fallen Stars.” This is off their new album Sirens and Satellites, which I liked enough to buy. The overall sound features very pretty, very spacey background synthesizer … Continue reading →

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Pixels…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Lawrence Person

OK, this was moderately amusing, especially the chicken…

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Shoegazer Sunday: Bertoia’s “Snow Slide”

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Lawrence Person

How long has it been since I featured an obscure Japanese Shoegazer band? Well that’s too long! Here’s Bertoia‘s “Snow Slide,” which proves once again that low-rent costumes and dreamquest fantasies are a fine hook to hang a music video … Continue reading →

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