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.

Recent Library Acquisitions: Greg Bear’s Sleepside Story

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I have a complete collection of Greg Bear’s first edition hardbacks (though I do still need to pick up a copy of the recently published Hull Zero Three). However, until recently I was missing two Bear books, one very easy … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Planet’s Anne Francis Dies at 80

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Anne Francis dead at 80. So that’s both leads for Forbidden Planet gone in the past year. I may have to have a memorial viewing. (Fortunately Richard Anderson (AKA Oscar Goldman) is still alive.) By the way, that Amazon link … Continue reading →

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Sherry Black Murder Tidbits Trickle Out

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

There’s been a tiny bit of news in the case of murdered bookstore owner Sherry Black: police have released pictures of a belt that may belong to her murderer. So if you live in Salt Lake City and know someone … Continue reading →

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I Question Whether “Stripping for Jesus” Actually Exists

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I was discussing the movie career of Karen Black, probably most famous for Airport ’75 and Trilogy of Terror, when I came across the IMDB entry for Stripping for Jesus. If you know anything about the viewing habits of me … Continue reading →

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Christopher Walken in Space

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Today’s random New Year’s Eve image stolen from Fark: Happy New Year!

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Blogroll Updates

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I’ve been doing a little blog-roll updating, and I’ve finally got around to adding the blogs of some other writers. (The Wheels of Futuramen may grind slow, but they grand exceedingly, well, slow. Glacial, even.) These are writers who are … Continue reading →

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One Wax Dummy Not Enough for Lady Gaga

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Madame Tussards had to unveil eight different wax figures of her for their various museums around the world. I guess that was necessary when your subject changes costumes faster than most people change their air filters. I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading →

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Recent First Edition Acquisition: George Orwell’s 1984

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Lawrence Person

You might have noticed that I buy a few books. I’m trying to assemble a library of every important (IMHO) science fiction book ever published in first edition hardback (plus selected fantasy and horror titles to boot), but I’m also … Continue reading →

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National Film Registry Adds 25 More Films

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The National Film Registry has announced this year’s selection of 25 important films worthy of preservation, and there are a lot of gems on the list: Airplane! (1980) All the President’s Men (1976) The Bargain (1914) Cry of Jazz (1959) … Continue reading →

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They TRIED to Kill Him With a FORKLIFT!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Burglers break into a store with a forklift on Christmas Day to steal beer. But honestly, I’m only linking to this story for two reasons: For the MST3K reference in the blog post title, and to include the pure awesomeness … Continue reading →

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