Two more books from that Facebook estate seller I’ve bought previous REH Foundation Press books from. Howard, Robert E. Sentiment: An Olio Rarer Works. Robert E. Howard Foundation Press, 2009. First edition hardback, #63 of 150 hardback copies, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with a trace of edgewear at head. Hefty 583… Continue reading Library Additions: Two Robert E. Howard Foundation Press Books
Author: 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: Sabine Baring-Gould’s A Little Gray Book of Gloom
Another Borderland Little Book: Baring-Gould, Sabine (John Maclay, editor). A Little Gray Book of Gloom. Borderlands Press, 2025. First edition hardback, #462 of 350 signed numbered copies (Borderlands: “we only print 350 copies but if anyone has matching numbers above 350, we make sure they continue to get it”), a Fine copy, sans dust jacket,… Continue reading Library Addition: Sabine Baring-Gould’s A Little Gray Book of Gloom
Library Addition: Signed Koontz, Ellison/Bryant PBOs
Two more signed paperbacks from that same eBay seller. The theme here seems to be “books I already had plenty of copies of.” Bryant, Edward and Harlan Ellison. Phoenix Without Ashes. Fawcett, 1975. First edition paperback original, a Fine- copy with a trace of edgewear and spine ever so slightly concave, signed by Bryant and… Continue reading Library Addition: Signed Koontz, Ellison/Bryant PBOs
Library Additions: Two Signed Robert Bloch PBOs
Two more purchases from that eBay seller who’s been offering signed PBOs: Bloch, Robert. Fear and Trembling. Tor, 1989. First edition paperback original, a Near Fine copy with small chip to top tip of rear cover, small chip to top tip of blurb, slight, non-breaking spine creasing, and slight edgewear, inscribed by Bloch: “For Ingrid/… Continue reading Library Additions: Two Signed Robert Bloch PBOs
Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s S1ngular 1nterv1ews
Another Dragonstairs chapbook: Swanwick, Michael. S1ngular 1nterv1ews. First edition chapbook original, #57 of 60 signed, numbered copies, a Fine- copy with a slight crease in the middle. A series of one question interviews with science fiction professionals: David Hartwell (on editing Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun), Samuel R. Delaney, John Crowley, etc. I… Continue reading Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s S1ngular 1nterv1ews
Library Addition: Charnel House Limited of Tim Powers’ Dinner at Deviant’s Palace
The latest volume in Charnel House ongoing prestige limited edition of all Tim Powers’ novels. Powers, Tim. Dinner at Deviant’s Palace. Charnel House, 2025. First limited edition thus, #56 of 99 numbered copies, a Fine copy, sans dust jacket, as issued, with cardstock ad for limited edition art print of Powers’ own interpretation of Deviant’s… Continue reading Library Addition: Charnel House Limited of Tim Powers’ Dinner at Deviant’s Palace
Library Additions: Two Signed Philip Jose Farmer PBOs
Two more purchases from that same eBay seller offering signed PBOs: Farmer, Philip Jose. Dare. Ballantine Books, 1965. First edition paperback original, a Near Fine- copy with a 1″ non-breaking crease or slice to rear cover, a bit of non-breaking spine creasing just starting, and a trace of edgewear, signed by Farmer. Currey, page 183.… Continue reading Library Additions: Two Signed Philip Jose Farmer PBOs
Library Addition: Inscribed Associational PBO of Avram Davidson’s The Island Under the Earth
I managed to pick up an Avram Davidson associational PBO at a bargain price. Davidson, Avram. The Island Under The Earth. Ace, 1969. First edition paperback original, a Near Fine+ copy with faint creasing along front spine join and slight edgewear (most noticeable at head and heel), otherwise square and bright, inscribed by Davidson to… Continue reading Library Addition: Inscribed Associational PBO of Avram Davidson’s The Island Under the Earth
Library Additions: Moorcock, Moore Firsts
Two more purchases from the same Facebook seller I bought several Robert E. Howard items from. (Moorcock, Michael) Edward Kramer, editor. Michael Moorcock’s Pawn of Chaos. White Wolfe, 1996. Presumed first edition trade paperback original (most White Wolf Moorcock books have a first printing statement and/or numberline; while this one does not, it doesn’t have… Continue reading Library Additions: Moorcock, Moore Firsts
Library Addition: Two Half Price Books Purchases
Two very different books bought at Half Price Books. Donoghue, Emma. Room. Little, Brown, 2010. First edition hardback (“FIRST EDITION: SEPTEMBER 2010” and “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” numberline on copyright page), a Fine- copy with slight bend at head and heel and slight blunting of tips in a Fine,… Continue reading Library Addition: Two Half Price Books Purchases