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.

Shoegazer Sunday: Chapterhouse’s “Precious One”

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Been a while since we did a Shoegazer Sunday, but this classic Chapterhouse track popped up because Saint Marie records is re-releasing the Mesmerize EP (their very first) that it’s off of. The structural similarity makes me think that Echodrone … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Lettered Edition of Jack Vance’s The Kragen

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Another Jack Vance lettered edition: Vance, Jack. The Kragen. Subterranean Press, 2007. First edition hardback, Letter Z of 26 lettered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket and a Fine traycase. Supplements a copy of the signed, numbered … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Lettered Slipcrate Edition of David Brin’s The River of Time

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Lawrence Person

This is the last item I bought from the UK dealer I bought two Heinlien firsts in the same order. Brin, David. The River of Time. Dark Harvest, 1986. First edition hardback, copy “Q” of 52 signed, lettered copies, a … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Reference Works

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Lawrence Person

The final two items from the private seller culling his collection. Both of these were $5 each. McCutheon, Marc. The Online Price Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror. McCutheon, 2000. First edition trade paperback original (essentially just side-stapled 8 … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Clarke and Koontz Firsts

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Two more first editions from that private collector sale: Clarke, Arthur C. Tales From The White Hart. Harcourt, Brace & World, 1970. First hardback edition (no statement of printing on copyright page, as per Currey), a Near Fine+ copy with … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Signed Books

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Three more books from that private collector culling his collection. Pohl, Frederik. Midas World. St. Martin’s, 1983. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with the barest bit of bumping at head and heel, and a trace of fixing to inside … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Philip K. Dick’s The World Jones Made

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Lawrence Person

To get closer to completing my Philip K. Dick first edition hardback collection, I picked up an imperfect copy of a very rare first. Dick, Philip K. The World Jones Made. Sidgwick & Jackson, 1968. First hardback edition, an Ex-Library … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Stephen King Firsts, One Signed

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Lawrence Person

All three of these were from a private collector culling his own collection: King, Stephen. The Dead Zone. Viking, 1979. First edition hardback (“First published in 1979 by the Viking Press” on the copyright page), a Fine copy in a … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Heinlein Firsts, One Signed

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Three Heinlein firsts bought from two different sources: Heinlein, Robert A. Beyond This Horizon. Fantasy Press, 1948. First edition hardback, #413 of 500 signed, numbered subscriber copies (Currey State A), a Very Good copy with former owner George Price’s name … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four Trade Paperback Originals

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Four different trade paperbacks, from three different sources, one signed. Clute, John. Sticking To the End. Beccon, 2022. First edition trade paperback original, a Fine- copy with a bump at head. Collection of reviews, essays, etc. Supposedly both Beccon and … Continue reading →

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