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: Signed, Limited Centipede Press Editions of Speaker For The Dead and Ender’s Way

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I was not particularly interested originally when Centipede Press did their signed, limited prestige reprints of Ender’s Game and Speaker for the Dead. They’re solid novels (something that can’t be said of Xenocide), but not among my particular favorites of … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Manly Wade Wellman Firsts

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Closing in on completing my Manly Wade Wellman collection. Wellman, Manly Wade. Jamestown Adventure. Ives Washburn, 1967. First edition hardback, an Ex-Library copy with usual stamps, checkout card, discard stamp, dust jacket taped to boards, sticker to spine and bottom … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Lexcalibur II

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Holkins, Jerry and Mike Krahulik. Lexcalibur II: The Word in the Stone. Penny Arcade, 2021 (i.e., 2022). First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. More fantasy-gaming themed humorous poetry, and sequel to the first Lexcalibur.

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Library Addition: Signed PBO First of Philip Jose Farmer’s The Lovers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Another signed PBO: Farmer, Philip Jose. The Lovers. Ballantine Books, 1961. First edition paperback original (PBO), a Very Good+ copy with crease across bottom rear corner and slight spine lean, signed by Farmer. One of the first science fiction novels … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Limited Lansdale Editions

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I had both of these titles, but not in these states: Lansdale, Joe R. Dread Island. IDW Publishers, 2010. First edition hardback, #60 of 100 signed, numbered copies, a Fine- copy with slight wear at head and small abrasion to … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First of Dorothy Scarborough’s The Wind

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Scott Cupp mentioned this book many years ago, and it sounded like an interesting example of psychological horror, so I’ve kept an eye out for it, and a cheap copy finally turned up. Scarborough, Dorothy (as Anonymous). The Wind. Harper … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Jack Vance Firsts, Two Signed

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Three different Jack Vance firsts, bought from various sources. Vance, Jack (Terry Dowling and Jonathan Strahan, editors). The Jack Vance Treasury. Subterranean Press, 2006. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine, Mylar-protected dust jacket, new and unread. When … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Robert E. Howard’s Always Comes Evening

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Lawrence Person

This isn’t the most expensive book I’ve bought, but it’s up in the top 10. Howard, Robert E. Always Comes Evening. Arkham House, 1957. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with an old bookstore sticker inside the front cover and … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four Firsts, Three Signed (Campbell, de Camp, van Vogt)

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Four books picked up from a UK book dealer, three of which are signed copies from important Golden Age small presses. Campbell, John W. Cloak of Aesir. Shasta Publisher, 1952. First edition hardback, a Near Fine- copy with 2″ x … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: William Hope Hodgson’s A Little Aquamarine Book of Agitated Water

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Borderlands Press continues the classic authors theme of their current Little Book series: Hodgson, William Hope (Michael Bailey, editor). A Little Aquamarine Book of Agitated Water. Borderlands Press, 2022. First edition hardback, #462 of 500 copies signed by the editor, … Continue reading →

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