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 Additions: Two Signed Neil Gaiman Items

Two more signed Neil Gaiman items, both bought off eBay. Gaiman, Neil. Fragile Things. Morrow, 2006. First American hardback edition, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, inscribed by Gaiman: “To Paul Incono —/Neil Gaiman.” Short story collection. Supplements an unsigned UK first hardcover. Bought for $24.99 plus shipping. Gaiman, Neil. Speaking in Tongues… Continue reading Library Additions: Two Signed Neil Gaiman Items

Library Additions: Several Joe R. Lansdale Graphic Novels Etc.

Someone in the greater Austin area was sold off some Lansdale, so I made a bulk purchase from him at a very modest price. This is what’s going in my own library, but I’ll also have several items in the next Lame Excuse Books catalog. Lansdale, Joe R. Hoodoo Harry. The Mysterious Bookshop, 2016. First… Continue reading Library Additions: Several Joe R. Lansdale Graphic Novels Etc.

Library Addition: Signed First of The Other Side of Philip K. Dick

I have a fairly ridiculous amount of non-fiction books by and about Philip K. Dick (essays, bibliographies, critical studies, etc.); I think just shy of three linear feet. But this, which came out in 2016 bearing blurbs from Tim Powers and James P. Blaylock, escaped my attention until this signed copy popped up on eBay… Continue reading Library Addition: Signed First of The Other Side of Philip K. Dick

Library Additions: Two Signed Ray Bradbury Postcards

Someone on eBay was selling off a lot of Ray Bradbury correspondence, and I managed to snag a postcard and an envelope at very modest prices. Bradbury, Ray. Signed, mailed card reading “Ray Bradbury [signature]/The Illustrated Man.” Mailed from Fairfield, California, Jan 24. 1984. The back is addressed to and from bookseller James M. Dourgaruan… Continue reading Library Additions: Two Signed Ray Bradbury Postcards

Library Addition: Heartwood (Mythago Wood Anthology)

(Holdstock, Robert) Coxson, Dan, editor (Michael Moorcock, Lisa Tuttle, Justina Robson, etc.). Heartwood: A Mythago Wood Anthology. PS Publishing, 2024. First edition hardback, #120 of 200 copies signed by the editor and all fiction contributors (but not introduction author Moorcock), a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket and a Fine slipcase. Anthology of stories… Continue reading Library Addition: Heartwood (Mythago Wood Anthology)

Library Additions: Seven Signed Jack Vance PBOs

More signed PBOs off eBay, all these by Jack Vance. Vance, Jack. The Asutra. Dell, 1973. First edition paperback original, a Fine- copy with a touch of edgewear, one slight wrinkle near top of spine, and slight foxing to edges of inside covers, signed by Vance. Third book in the Durdane trilogy. Supplements the Underwood/Miller… Continue reading Library Additions: Seven Signed Jack Vance PBOs

Library Additions: Signed Bloch and Farmer PBOs

I’ve been buying some signed PBOs off eBay as of late, and here are the first two: Bloch, Robert. Firebug. Regency, 1961. First edition paperback original, a Very Good copy a spine crease and lean, edgewear, a few tackehead sized abrasions and pages darkening, signed by Bloch. Supplements a signed hardback first of the Scream… Continue reading Library Additions: Signed Bloch and Farmer PBOs

Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s Father Winter

Another Dragonstairs chapbook: Swanwick, Michael. Father Winter. Dragonstairs Press, 2023 (not sold until 2024). First edition chapbook original, #13 of 120 signed, numbered copies of which 36 were offered for sale, a Fine copy. I will have one copy of this available in the next Lame Excuse Books catalog, which will probably be May 2025.

Library Addition: Hardback First of Philip Jose Farmer’s Night of Light

Here’s a long-time want that popped up at a good price from a seller in Europe. Farmer, Philip Jose. Night of Light. Garland, 1975. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with slight bend at heel, sans dust jacket, as issued. Bought for $27.16 plus Transatlantic shipping, which essentially doubled the price.