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.

Movie Review: The Raid: Redemption

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Lawrence Person

The Raid: Redemption Director: Gareth Evans Writer: Gareth Evans Stars: Iko Uwais, Ananda George, Ray Sahetapy This movie came up on the list of movie possibilities over at a friend’s house, when somebody mentioned that it was supposed to feature … Continue reading →

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My Review of John Dies at the End is Now Up

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Over at Locus Online.

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The Trailer for John Dies at the End

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I’m going to have a review of John Dies at the End up over at Locus Online tomorrow. In the meantime, here’s the trailer: The movie is based on David Wong’s novel of the same name, the protagonist of which … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Asobi Seksu’s “Never Understand”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Asobi Seksu covering a Jesus and Mary Chain song? Yeah, that’s shoegaze enough for me. It also faintly reminds me of Asobi Seksu’s own “Nefy & Girly.”

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Shoegazer Sunday: MilanKu’s “Hypomanie”

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I was looking for more songs by the band Hypomanie when I stumbled across this song by French Canadian band MilanKu. It’s a bit more in the post-rock/depressive metal continuum than pure Shoegaze, but, I think, close enough.

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Movie Review: The Love God?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

The Love God? Director Nat Hiken Writer Nat Hiken Starring Don Knotts, Anne Francis, Edmond O’Brien, James Gregory, Herb Voland, Maureen Arthur, Maggie Mancuso and B.S. Pully The concept of The Love God? is as amusing as it is absurd: … Continue reading →

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Big Ass Spider

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a trailer for the forthcoming film Big Ass Spider: It’s every bit as good as you would expect a trailer for a film called Big Ass Spider to be. I’m pretty sure the intro at the beginning of the … Continue reading →

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Recent Library Acquisitions: A Few Random Interesting Books

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Lawrence Person

No particular theme, just a few books fellow science fiction bibliophiles might find of interest. Anderson, Poul. Homebrew. NESFA Press, 1976. First edition hardback, one of 500 copies signed by Anderson (Currey B, no priority), a Fine- copy with slight … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Murnau’s “Winter Breath”

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the pleasant, verging on ambient “Winter Breath” by Italian band Murnau. I’m guessing they’re named after the German film director.

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The Case of the Crappy Comic Book Caper

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Lawrence Person

I’m surprised that neither Dwight nor Murray Newman picked up on this one. Lonnie Blevins, a former investigator at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, has been charged with stealing over $140,000 worth of vintage comic books. The comic books … Continue reading →

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