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.

Well Crap: Steve Jobs, RIP

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Dead at 56. Sort of humbling to consider he was only ten years older than I am. Very few people can say they truly changed the world. He did. And, in the interest of providing actual content: The Slashdot thread. … Continue reading →

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You Could Own John Wayne’s Copy of The Lord of the Rings

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Heritage Auction is auctioning off tons of items from the estate of John Wayne. Being the canny man he was, he saved just about everything from his movie career: scripts, outfits, awards, you name it. There’s a treasure-trove of Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Slowdive’s Shine

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So I’ve been meaning to do some sort of comprehensive post on my love of obscure Shoegazer bands. But instead of one big post, I’ve decided to start parceling out little nuggets of Shoegazer goodness every Sunday. If you’re unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Screen Couple in the History of Cinema

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’ve only seen the first of these, but I do look forward to seeing the others.

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It Didn’t Take Sherlock Holmes to Crack This Case

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

This Case of the Overturned Garbage Can, that is.

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Peter Gabriel Friday: Myst IV Version of “Curtains”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a version of “Curtains” Gabriel did for the game Myst IV. This version is available on iTunes, but only off a compilation album for a foundation supporting Transcendental Meditation. Since I hated my parents dragging me off to TM … Continue reading →

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New Lame Excuse Books Catalog Due Soon

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’m in the process of putting together a new Lame Excuse Books catalog I hope to be able to send out via email next week. if you’re not already on my mailing list and want to receive a copy, drop … Continue reading →

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New Frontiers in Fashion

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

From the Alternative Hair Show in Moscow. Does it count as science fiction if one of them is sporting H. R. Giger’s alien on their head? But that’s sedate next to the florescent palm tree:

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New Book Acquisitions: Two Richard Matheson First Editions

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I managed to pick up two notable Richard Matheson first editions in the last month or so: Matheson, Richard. Born of Man and Woman. Chamberlain Press, 1954. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Near Fine- dust jacket with … Continue reading →

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Another Top 100 Movie Comedy List

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Via Bill Crider comes yet another Top 100 Movie Comedies list. There is much to quibble with on this list (Brazil is way too low, Annie Hall is way too high, too few silent films and Eeling Comedies, Hot Fuzz … Continue reading →

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