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: Two Signed Lansdale Firsts

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Picked up from Armadillocon last month. Lansdale, Joe R. Cold in July with Savage Season. Mark V. Ziesing, 1989/1990. First hardback edition and first edition hardbacks, Fine- (Cold in July)/Near Fine+ (Savage Season) with faint spotting at head, heel and … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Harlan Ellison’s Jokes Without Punchlines

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a verging-on-obscure Ellison item: A chapbook given out as a promotional item at a bookseller’s convention in 1995. Ellison, Harlan. Jokes Without Punchlines. White Wolf, 1995. First edition perfect-bound chapbook original, a Fine copy, signed by Ellison on the … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Two SST Joe R. Lansdale Limiteds

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Two more SST Lansdale limiteds came out a while back, and I’m just now getting around to listing them. Lansdale, Joe R. Hap and Leonard: Of Mice and Minestrone. Short Scary Tales (SST) Publications, 2021. First hardback edition and first … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Tiger! The Tiger Tank: A British View

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Every now and then, I do buy books that aren’t science fiction, fantasy or horror-related. In this case, I became aware (possibly from one of their YouTube videos) that the British Tank Museum in Bovington (which I visited in 2014) … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: The Children’s Illustrated Clausewitz

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Every now and then, one of my friends will point out a Kickstarter for something in the “Isn’t this silly?” vein, I’ll look at it, and then go “I am totally backing this!” This is one of those times. Fitz … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Charnel House Limited of Tim Powers Last Call

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a limited edition I’ve long wanted to pick up. Indeed, the lettered edition of this is considered one of the most extravagant and desirable modern limited editions, but that was sold out before I even heard about it, and … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Dark Regions Press Firsts

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Dark Regions Press had a 50% off sale so I picked up a few things: (Lovecraft, H.P.) Sammons, Brian M and Glynn Owen Barrass, editors. Summer of Lovecraft: Cosmic Horrors in the 1960s. Dark Regions Press, 2021. Trade paperback reprint … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Swanwick and Howard Chapbooks

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Two chapbooks: Howard, Robert E. Two Against Tyre. Dennis McHaney, 1975. First edition chapbook original, one of 1,500 copies (Currey state B), a Fine- copy with slight wear to black border at top front and slight dust staining along spine. … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Today is Halloween, which means it’s time for the annual Fark Scary Story Thread! Here are the links to threads from previous years: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors: Omega Mart Commercials

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Meow Wolf is a weirdo art collective underwritten by George R. R. Martin. The have an interactive art show called Omega Mart going on now in Las Vegas. Part of it is these not-quite-right supermarket commercials:

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