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: Signed Limited Edition of New Worlds #1

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I should point out that this is the new, new, new, new, new incarnation of New Worlds, this time as a hardback anthology series. Gevers, Nick, and Peter Crowther, editors. New Worlds Issue #1. PS Publishing, 2021 (i.e., 2022). First … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Folio Society Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I don’t pick up a lot of Folio Society books because they tend to do post-first limiteds (which I’m generally not wild about), but I picked this one up because: A.) The selection differs from the previous book with this … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Neil Gaiman’s The Case of Death and Honey

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Another limited edition Neil Gaiman book (this one of Sherlockian interest): Gaiman, Neil (Gary Gianni, illustrator). The Case of Death and Honey. Arte Editions, 2022. First edition hardback, #254 of 500 numbered copies signed by Gianni (plus an additional 70 … Continue reading →

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Three Guys In A Pizza Parlor Cover U2’s “Red Hill Mining Town”

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Lawrence Person

We interrupt our regular book geeking to bring you Mike Masse, Jeff Hall and The Phil’s extremely credible cover of U2’s “Red Hill Mining Town” (Previously.)

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Library Addition: William Golding’s The Inheritors

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Among my many collecting vectors is obtaining first editions of all the books on David Pringle’s Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels. This used to be fairly pricey, but I found a nice copy that was quite affordable. Golding, William. … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed/Limited Edition of Tim Powers Stolen Skies

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Now the trilogy is complete: Powers, Tim. Stolen Skies. Charnel House, 2022. First limited edition hardback, #54 of 150 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy, sans dust jacket, as issued. The third in the trilogy started with Alternate Routes and … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s The Once and Future Rye

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Another signed Dragonstairs chapbook: Swanwick, Michael. The Proceedings of the American Martini Institute: A Report of the American Martini Laboratory: The Once And Future Rye: The Whisky that Was America. Dragonstairs Press, 2022. First edition chapbook original, #20 of 80 … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Samuel R. Delany Gregg Press Firsts

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Here’s two different Delany Gregg Press firsts bought from two different sources: Delany, Samuel R. Dhalgren. Gregg Press, 1977. First hardback edition (and first edition thus, containing textual differences), a Near Fine- copy with spine just starting to crease, a … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Philip Jose Farmer’s Tarzan Alive

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a case of replacing an unsigned copy with a signed copy: Farmer, Philip Jose. Tarzan Alive: A Definitive Biography of Lord Greystoke. Doubleday, 1972. First edition hardback, a Near Fine+ copy with bumping at head, heel and top front … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three James P. Blaylock PBOs Inscribed To John Pelan

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Back when James P. Blaylock made it to Armadillocon more regularly than he does now, I got him to sign most of his early work, but neglected to pick up The Elfin Ship, The Disappearing Dwarf and The Stone Giant … Continue reading →

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