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: Avram Davidson’s AD 100 1 and 2

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Lawrence Person

I don’t generally pick up POD books, but here are two essential books only available as POD books. Davidson, Avram. AD 100: Volume I and AD 100: Volume II. Or All the Sea With Oysters Publishing, 2023. First edition trade … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: 1/100 Signed, Numbered Copies of Lucius Shepard’s The Ends of the Earth

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Saw this and won it at a bargain price. Shepard, Lucius. The Ends of the Earth. Arkham House, 1991. First edition hardback, #5 of 100 copies signed and numbered by Shepard, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket (with … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Library of Weird Fiction: Frank Belknap Long

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Got this on-sale from Centipede Press: Long, Frank Belknap (S. T. Joshi, editor). Library of Weird Fiction: Frank Belknap Long. Centipede Press, 2022. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, still in shrinkwrap. Massive 800+ page … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two DAW Year’s Best PBOs

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Lawrence Person

These are both parts of Year’s Best Series that I pick up as targets of opportunity. Both of these were bought as part of a small paperback lot from a friend who was culling his collection. Carter, Lin, editor. The … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Two PS Publishing Firsts

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Two PS Publishing titles, both bought from the publisher at the usual discount. Hughes, Matthew. Ghost Dreams. PS Publishing, 2022. First edition hardback, #55 of 100 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Wallace, Edgar (Stephen … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Firsts by Calvino, Gibson, Heinlein

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Here are three first edition hardbacks, all bought at Half Price Books. Calvino, Italo. Invisible Cities. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1974. First English language edition, a Near Fine+ copy with small name to front free endpaper, slight bumping at head and … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: hyperlilly’s “springs (the oracle)”

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Hyperlilly evidently hale from Cologne, Germany. Not a fan of the video (static band shots + mild psych color filters), but the song reminds me of Auburn Lull crossed with a bit of M83.

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George Winston, RIP

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Pianist George Winston died at age 74. December is a great Christmas album for people that hate Christmas albums. Here’s “The Holly and the Ivy.” (Hat tip: Dwight.)

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Library Additions: Two Signed Joe R. Lansdale Firsts

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Lawrence Person

One a signed, limited edition, the other inscribed to me in person. Lansdale, Joe R. The Donut Legion. Mulholland Books/Little Brown and Company, 2023. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, inscribed to me by Lansdale. … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Jack Vance in Pulps 1945-1975

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Another addition to the reference work library: (Vance, Jack) Jean Luc Esteban. Jack Vance: Works published in PULPS magazines 1945-1975. LuLu, 2023. First edition (POD) hardback, a Fine copy in decorated boards, sans dust jacket, as issued. An odd reference … Continue reading →

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