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: First Edition of H. G. Wells The Stolen Bacillus

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Still another H. G. Wells first edition from that Heritage Auctions lot. Wells, H. G. The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents. Methuen and Co., 1895. First edition hardback (no statement of printing and publisher’s catalog at rear dated SEPTEMBER 1895, … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of H. G. Wells’ The Sea Lady

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Still another first edition from that Heritage Auctions lot, this one a more obscure fantastic title. Wells, H.G. The Sea Lady: A Tissue of Moonshine. Methuen & Co., 1902. First edition hardback (red cloth stamped in gold and 40 page … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: H. G. Wells’ The Plattner Story and Other Stories

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Another first edition from that Heritage Auctions H. G. Wells lot. Wells, H. G. The Plattner Story and Other Stories. Methuem & Co., 1897. First edition hardback (no statement of printing on copyright page, and 40 page catalog (in this … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of H. G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Until I chanced across that signed presentation copy of The Food of the Gods, I thought that this was going to be the prize of that Heritage Auctions H.G. Wells lot. Wells, H. G. The Island of Dr. Moreau. William … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Flyying Colours’ “Lost Then Found”

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Flyying Colours evidently hail from Australia.

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Wes Anderson’s Star Wars

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Lawrence Person

I checked out of Star Wars after The Force Awakens was just “meh” and everyone told me the sequels were much worse and Disney proceeded to screw every single pooch. But here’s a Star Wars movie I would totally watch: … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of H. G. Wells’ In The Days of the Comet

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Another purchase from that Heritage Auction lot: Wells, H. G. In the Days of the Comet. Macmillan and Company Limited, 1906. First edition hardback, (Currey B) state, with “PRINTED BY/WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED/LONDON AND BECCLES” and publisher’s catalog dated … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Inscribed Association Copy First of H. G. Wells’ The Food of the Gods

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Another book from that Heritage Auctions H. G. Wells lot, and this one with a very pleasant surprise! Wells, H. G. The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth. Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1904. First edition hardback, … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of H. G. Wells First Men In The Moon

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Lawrence Person

The second book from that H. G. Wells lot from Heritage Auctions I started listing yesterday. Wells, H. G. The First Men in the Moon. George Newnes, Limited, 1901. First UK hardback edition (and first edition with complete text), second … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of H. G. Wells’ The Country of the Blind

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Back in February, I won a lot of 13 H. G. Wells first editions from Heritage Auctions for $1,200 including buyer’s fee. Prior purchases and tax season have prevented me from cataloging them until now. Wells is one of the … Continue reading →

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