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: The Best of Lucius Shepard Volume 2 (X2)

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I ordered copies of both the trade and limited edition of The Best of Lucius Shepard Volume 2. The trade came in first. Shepard, Lucius (edited by Bill Sheehan). The Best of Lucius Shepard Volume 2. Subterranean Press, 2021. First … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Various Half Price Books Finds

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Lawrence Person

All of these were bought at various Half Price Books locations with 10% off coupons. Gaiman, Neil. Trigger Warning. HarperCollins, 2015. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with a tiny bit of crimping at head. … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Michael Swanwick’s Fantasia Romantica

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Another Dragonstairs chapbook: Swanwick, Michael. Fantasia Romantica. Dragonstairs Press, 2022. First edition chapbook original, #9 of 48 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy. “Fantasia Romantica is Michael Swanwick’s witty take on the romantic lives of six fictional heroines. Was Rosie … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Little Books By Robert W. Chambers and “Robert W. Chambers”

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Two recent “Little” books from Borderlands Press, one with a hilarious typo right on the cover. Chambers, Robert W. (Lisa Morton, editor). A Little Yellow Book of Carcosa and Kings. Borderlands Press, 2022. First edition hardback, #462 of 500 copies … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Three Centipede Press Titles

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Lawrence Person

The Sheckley was bought directly from the publisher, while the two Watts titles were bought from a collector culling his collection. Sheckley, Robert. Masters of Science Fiction: Robert Sheckley. Centipede Press, 2022. First edition hardback, #350 of 500 signed, numbered … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed Edition of Joe Hill’s Strange Weather

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I’m not dead, just the next best thing to it: Doing my taxes. Here’s a book I tried to pick up cheaper than what was going on eBay, didn’t manage that and ended up having to pay a bit more. … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Harlan Ellison’s The Man With Nine Lives/A Touch of Infinity

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Another signed Harlan Ellison 1st, this one an Ace Double PBO: Ellison, Harlan. The Man With Nine Lives/A Touch of Infinity. Ace Books, 1960. First edition paperback original (35ยข on cover, as per Currey), a Near Fine- copy with wear … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Clark Ashton Smith’s The Dark Chateau

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I’m closing in on a complete Clark Ashton Smith collection in hardback. Here’s one of the pricier Smith Arkham Houses: Smith, Clark Ashton. The Dark Chateau. Arkham House, 1951. First edition hardback, a Near Fine copy with slight crimping and … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Lettered Edition of Matheson’s Pride

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Lawrence Person

I don’t think I have any other Richard Matheson lettered editions, but I picked this one up at a very attractive price. Matheson, Richard, and Richard Christian Matheson. Pride. Gauntlet Press, 2002. First edition hardback, letter R of 52 lettered … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: PS Publishing Titles

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Lawrence Person

Several PS Publishing titles that arrived in January, one via a dealer order and the others via a discounted sale. Coldiron, Katherine. Midnight Movie Monographs: Plan 9 From Outer Space. PS Publishing/Electric Dreamhouse, 2021. First edition hardback, #209 of 300 … Continue reading →

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