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Author Archives: Lawrence Person
Christmas Shoegazer: Stellarscope’s “Silent Night”
As is the now annual tradition, enjoy Stellarscope’s version of “Silent Night”: Merry Christmas!
Christmas Carols: “Awake Ye Scary Great Olde Ones”
Tis the season to quake in fear at eldritch entities from beyond the stars… “Tidings of madness and woe.” Merry Christmas, everyone!
Library Addition: Two Subterranean Press Firsts
These came in a while back, but I haven’t had room to shelve them until I finished finishing my latest bookcase. Tiptree, James Jr. (Alice Sheldon). The Voice That Murmurs in the Darkness. Subterranean Press, 2023. First edition hardback, #389 … Continue reading
Library Additions: Four Lansdale Firsts
Four more items for the Lansdale collection, three by Joe R. Hisownself, one an anthology he’s in. Aquilone, James, editor. Dead Detectives Society. Monsterous Books, 2023. First edition trade paperback original, a Fine copy, with extras bag including three cardstock … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Horror, Kickstarter
Tagged Books, Dark Regions Press, Half Price Books, Horror, James Aquilone, Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, Keith Lansdale, Kickstarter, Nancy Collins, Western
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Library Additions: Four Science Fiction Reference Books
All these were bought at various Half Price Books locations, the Delany in Austin and the other three in various stores in the Dallas Metroplex. (Bradbury, Ray) Eller, Jonathan R. Becoming Ray Bradbury. University of Illinois Press, 2011. First edition … Continue reading
Library Additions: Complete Run of Pulphouse Short Story Paperbacks
When Pulphouse first unveiled the short story paperback, I remember thinking “That’s stupid.” For all they bragged about “buying a single story for $1.95,” you could buy an entire issue of Asimov’s (with 5-10 times as much content) for $2.50. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Tagged Books, Brian Aldiss, Bruce Boston, Charles de Lint, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Connie Willis, David Brin, David J. Schow, Dennis Etchison, Ed Bryant, Ester M. Friesner, F. Paul Wilson, Fantasy, Gardner Dozois, Gene Wolfe, George Alec Effinger, George R. R. Martin, Greg Bear, Horror, James P. Blaylock, Joe Haldeman, Joe R. Lansdale, John Brunner, Joyce Carol Oates, Karen Joy Fowler, Karl Edward Wagner, Kate Wilhelm, Kim Stanley Robinson, Lewis Shiner, Michael Bishop, Mike Resnick, Nancy Kress, Octavia Butler, Orson Scott Card, Pat Murphy, Poul Anderson, Pulphouse, Robert Bloch, Robert Sheckley, Roger Zelazny, S. P. Somtow, Science Fiction, Suzy Mckee Charnes, Tanith Lee, Ursula K. Le Guin, William F. Wu
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MST3K’s 14th Season Fundraiser Going Slow
You may have noticed that Joel Hodgson and MST3K gang are having a new kickstarter for the next season (for values of “kickstarter” that include “not on the Kickstarter platform”). There are five days left and they are only 38% … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Movies, Science Fiction, TV
Tagged Bad Movies, Fantasy, Horror, Joel Hodgson, Kickstarter, Movies, MST3K, Science Fiction, TV
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A Tale of Two Halloween Lights
See this? This is a two-pack of Hompavo LED Flame Light Bulbs. It simulates having a flickering firelight instead of your outdoor lights for the Halloween season. I’ve been using them since 2021 and they still work fine. If you … Continue reading
Fark Annual Scary Story Thread for 2023
Today is Halloween, which means it’s time for the annul Fark scary story thread! Here are the links to threads from previous years: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 … Continue reading
Halloween Horrors: Strange Sky Sounds
All around the world, people hear strange things from the sky. Here’s a roundup of the various “sky trumpets,” booming noises, hums and other things people have no explanation for.