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 Addition: Michael Swanwick’s Comicosmics

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Another signed, limited Dragonstairs Press signed Swanwick chapbook. Swanwick, Michael. Comicosmics. Dragonstairs Press, 2024. First edition chapbook original, #42 of 50 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy. Short shorts in the manner of Italo Calvino. I should have one unspoken … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Joe R Lansdale’s The Drive-In: Multiplex

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Another Lansdale limited edition came in: (Lansdale, Joe R.) Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, editors. Joe R Lansdale’s The Drive-In: Multiplex Thunderstorm Books, 2024. First hardback edition, #230 of 350 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Joe Hill Signed Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Lawrence Person

When Mysterious Press first announced this book, I thought to myself “That’s nice, but not $150 nice.” Fortunately they had a 45th Anniversary sale that put it in my price range. Stevenson, Robert Louis (Joe Hill) . The New Annotated … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Title: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Director: Adam Wingard Writers: Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater, Adam Wingard (story) Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, Rachel House IMDB … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Slowdive’s “Richard”

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Yet another in a seemingly endless string of unreleased Slowdive tracks. This one has a twangy, downbeat feel reminiscent of Mazzy Star.

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Library Additions: Two Joseph Payne Brennan Arkham House Firsts, One Signed

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lawrence Person

These were a two book lot from Heritage Auctions: Brennan, Joseph Payne. Nine Horrors and a Dream. Arkham House, 1958. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine Mylar-protected dust jacket. Short story collection, and a good one. Jones … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Signed Jacobs, Plus A Martin First

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Two more Half Price Books finds: Jacobs, Harvey. The Egg of the Glak and Other Stories. Harper & Row, 1969. First edition hardback, a Near Fine+ copy with slight bumping at head, heel, and top rear point, in a Very … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Signed Joyce Carol Oates Firsts

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Another Half Price Books haul, with three signed copies of literary writer who dabbles in genre work. I spot-check the literary firsts, and my eyes were drawn to the Mylar dust jacket protectors on these, which made me check to … Continue reading →

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I am now in print in Estonia

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Lawrence Person

My story “Salvation” had been translated and published in Estonia as “Pääsetee” in Reaktor 150, March 2024. Since “Crucifixion Variations” was translated and published Lithuanian, now all I need is to have a story translated into Latvian for the Baltic … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: H. P. Lovecraft’s A Little Silver Book of Supernatural Stories

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Lawrence Person

Another classic writer series Little Book. Lovecraft, H. P. (S.T. Joshi, editor) A Little Silver Book of Supernatural Stories. Borderlands Press, 2024. First edition hardback, #463 of 500 copies signed by Joshi, a Fine copy, sans dust jacket, as issued. … Continue reading →

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