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: Tales From Arkham Sanitarium

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Ordered this back in 2021, and the trade state came in this year. (Still waiting on the limited.) Sammons, Brian M. Tales From Arkham Sanitarium. Dark Regions Press, 2022. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy in decorated boards with one … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Ozean’s “Scenic”

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Ozean’s “Scenic” was featured as part of a three song set quite a while back, but here it is on it’s own, accompanied by (mostly) quite beautiful AI-generated art. Basically, AI generated art is now better than 95% of all … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s Transits of Venus

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Another signed/limited Dragonstairs chapbook: Swanwick, Michael. Transits of Venus. Dragonstairs Press, 2023. First edition chapbook original, #28 of 36 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy with interlocking geometric pattern cover (there were also floral pattern versions). I will have a … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Borderlands Little Books X 5 (3 of 3) (Sarrantonio, Silva, Straub, Williamson, Wilson)

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Lawrence Person

The third and last listing of that bulk Borderlands Little Books purchase, all but one off a 15 book bulk purchase. Sarrantonio, Al. A Little Yellow Book of Fevered Stories. Borderlands Press, 2004. First edition hardback, #168 of 500 signed, … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Glixen’s “Moodswing”

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Glixen evidently hales from Phoenix, and that’s about all I know about them. Except the fact that they make some tasty, fuzzy noise.

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Library Addition: Borderlands Little Books X 5 (2 of 3) (Le Fanu, Maclay, Massie, Monteleone, Picarelli)

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Five more Borderlands Little books, most from that 15 book purchase. Le Fanu, Sheridan (edited by Eric J. Guignard). A Little Fuchsia Book of Fears. Borderlands Press, 2023. First edition hardback, #462 of 500 numbered copies signed by the editor, … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Borderlands Little Books X 5 (1 of 3) (Gaiman, Blackwood, DeChancie, Gardner, Keene)

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Since I already had a significant number of titles in the series, I decided to build out a complete collection of Borderlands Little Books. These come from two sources: 1.) Direct dealer purchases from the publisher, and 2.) A lot … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Chromatics Cover of “Petals”

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Lawrence Person

A few weeks ago, I heard a more modern song whose melodic structure really reminded me of Hole’s “Petals,” which meant it’s been running through my head a lot recently. And then I found out that The Chromatics had covered … Continue reading →

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Art Addition: Original Vincent Di Fate Painting

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Given how much I spend on books, I spend comparatively little on original artwork. But every now and then I chance across something that appeals to me at an attractive price, and that’s the case here. This is Vincent Di … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three New Limited Editions

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Three limited editions from three different publishers, all bought directly from the publishers at a dealer discount. Beaumont, Charles. The Carnival and Other Stories. Subterranean Press, 2022. First edition hardback, #417 of 1,250 numbered copies, a Fine copy in a … Continue reading →

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