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.

Library Additions: Two Gift Books

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Lawrence Person

The only theme here is books received as gifts. King, Florence (as Laura Buchanan). The Barbarian Princess. Berkley Medallion Books, 1978. First edition paperback original, a Fine- copy with a trace of edgewear, otherwise new and unread. Historical bodice-ripper set … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: John Wyndham’s Logical Fantasy

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a book I was tempted to pick up copies of when it was announced, but passed because I wasn’t sure how well it would sell. With The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, Wyndham is probably considered … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s The Sleep of Reason

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Another Swanwick book, this one from PS Publishing. Swanwick, Michael. The Sleep of Reason. PS Publishing, 2024. First edition hardback, #24 of 100 signed, numbered copies (the only hardback edition), a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. 80 short … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Philip K. Dick PBOs

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Lawrence Person

These are the last two books from that estate auction I’m incorporating into my own library. Dick, Philip K. Dr. Futurity with The Unteleported Man. Ace, 1972. First edition thus (each book previously published with other Ace Doubles), stating “Second … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Signed Lansdale Firsts, Two New

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Lawrence Person

The first of these is a somewhat odd Lansdale item I passed up when first offered, while the other two are new books in from their publishers. Lansdale, Joe R. Cold in July. Bantam, 1989. First edition paperback original, a … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Anthology Firsts

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Over the years I’ve tended to pick up fewer and fewer anthologies, mainly because I haven’t been reading them as much, and they’re almost always available in nice condition on the used market for considerably less than cover price. Such … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Robinson, Straub, Watts, Walton Firsts

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Four more books from that estate purchase. Robinson, Kim Stanley Robinson. Aurora. Orbit, 2015. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with just a trace of wear at points. Generation ship novel. Straub, Peter. A Dark … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Haldeman, Liu, McDonald Firsts

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Lawrence Person

More books from that recent estate purchase. Haldeman, Joe. Worlds: A Novel of the Near Future. Viking, 1981. First edition hardback, a Near Fine+ copy with two tackhead sized spots to rear boards, slight spotting to bottom page block and … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Numbered Edition of Philip K. Dick Collected Stories

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Lawrence Person

A science fiction associate put out a call for help with the science fiction library of an Austin area friend of his who died. Despite living in the area, this friend evidently didn’t make any local friends or visit any … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Critical Firsts

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Two critical companions, both bought at Half Price Books. (Heinlein, Robert A.) J. Neil Schulman. The Robert Heinlein Interview and Other Heinleiniana. Pulpless.com, 1999. First edition trade paperback edition thus (there was a previous digital edition, but this is the … Continue reading →

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