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 Additions: Two Manly Wade Wellman First Editions (One Signed)

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I’m closing in on a complete Manly Wade Wellman first edition collection (closer to completing that than my complete Heinlein collection, but farther than my complete Lafferty, Lansdale or Zelazny collections). I picked up two firsts, one off eBay, another … Continue reading →

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Three Robert A. Heinlein First Editions

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Lawrence Person

My efforts to collect all of Robert A. Heinlein in first edition continue apace. Here are two Heinlein first editions, as well as an important related critical work. Heinlein, Robert A. The Number of the Beast. New English Library, 1980. … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Wolfe, RIP

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Lawrence Person

From Michael Swanwick comes the sad news that Rosemary Wolfe, Gene Wolfe’s wife of more than 50 years, has died. I don’t have a lot to add to Michael’s write-up. I knew that she had been suffering for ill health … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Jack Vance’s Gold and Iron

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Another acquisition from my recent book-buying spree: Vance, Jack. Gold and Iron. Underwood/Miller, 1982. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with a slight wrinkle at rear heel. Previously published in paperback as Slaves of the … Continue reading →

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Peter O’Toole, RIP: 1932-2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Acting legend Peter O’Toole has died at age 81. One of the greats, and one of my personal favorite actors, not only from Lawrence of Arabia, but as The Stunt Man, Lord Jim, The Lion in Winter, Beckett, My Favorite … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Bailter Space’s “Robot World”

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Here’s New Zealand’s Baltier Space with the title track from their Robot World shoegaze album, which checks in on the crunchier side of classic shoegaze:

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Insanely Awesome Japanese Lego Ball Machine

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Happy Friday the 13th! I’m not a LEGO fanatic, but I know two people who are, so I thought I’d put this up for them: This is for Kurt Baty and Steve Jackson, who now need to step up their … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: C. L. Moore’s Judgment Night

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Another notable book from the golden age of the genre small press: Moore, C.L. Judgment Night. Gnome Press, 1952. First edition hardback, a Near Fine+ copy with slight crimping at head and heel, mild foxing to inner gutters, and a … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Earnest Bramah’s The Moon of Much Gladness (in dust jacket)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

If you like Barry Hughart, you should really try reading Earnest Bramah’s Kai Lung series, which is exceptionally entertaining. Though most of the Kai Lung first editions were published slightly before my main collecting period, I do snatch up nice … Continue reading →

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New Godzilla Trailer

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Lawrence Person

There’s a new Godzilla trailer out: Points: I’m a Godzilla fan from way back in my youth. This is directed by Gareth Edwards, whose Monsters I loved. It has a script by Frank Darabont, AKA “The Only Guy Who Can … Continue reading →

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