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: Lettered Edition of Joe R. Lansdale’s The Nightrunners

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a book I’ve wanted for quite a while, and finally pulled the trigger on: Lansdale, Joe R. The Nightrunners. Dark Harvest, 1987. First edition hardback, letter X of 26 signed, lettered copies, a Fine copy in white leather and … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Asimov Titles

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Outside of eBay, I rarely win things at auction these days, as almost everything seems to go for more than I’m willing to bid. But here’s an exception on: Three items from the same Asimov-heavy auction that I picked up … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two David Wong Firsts

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Two David Wong firsts from that bulk book purchase: Wong, David (pseudonym of Jason Pargin). This Book Is Full of Spiders. St. Martin’s Press, 2012. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with slight bumping at head and heel and a … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Gnome Press Anthology The Robot and the Man

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Another book from that bulk purchase I’m cataloging: Greenberg, Martin. The Robot and the Man. Gnome Press, 1953. First edition hardback, a Very Good+ copy with top of spine very slight concave, edges of head and heel slightly soft, and … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Three Signed Firsts

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Another one from the bulk purchase: Fowler, Karen Joy. What I Didn’t See and Other Stories. Small Beer Press, 2010. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with a tiny bit of wrinkling at top rear, … Continue reading →

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Norm Macdonald, RIP

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Lawrence Person

The great comedian Norm Macdonald has died: Norm Macdonald, who has died at 61, was a comedic genius whose irreverence and inimitable delivery made millions of people laugh harder than almost anyone else could make them do—whether he was taking … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: FEL First of Asimov’s I, Robot

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Lawrence Person

First Edition Library was a publishing line that produced prestige facsimile reprints of famous first editions. They printed the book and dust jackets to match the look of the original first edition (save an additional information box on the copyright … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First of Theodore Sturgeon’s The Dreaming Jewels

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Another book from the same purchase as two Ellison books. Sturgeon, Theodore. The Dreaming Jewels. Greenberg, 1950. First edition hardback, a Near Fine copy with slight flatness to top of spine, a few touches of wear to boards, slight foxing … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Harlan Ellison Firsts

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Both of these were bought from a customer who wanted to sell off his collection. Some of that was listed in the Lame Excuse Books catalog, and I’ll be listing the books I bought for my own collection here. Ellison, … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: The 30th Anniversary of Slowdive’s Just For A Day

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Lawrence Person

On September 2, 1991, Creation Records released Slowdive’s debut album Just for a Day. This was the first Shoegaze album I had ever heard, and in many ways is still my favorite. 1991, you may remember, was a banner year … Continue reading →

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