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: Three NewCon Press Firsts

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Lawrence Person

These three came in just before I sent out the book catalog. Di Filippo, Paul. Worldshifter. NewCon Press, 2021. First edition hardback, #50 of just 60 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. “A high-octane tale … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Michael Moorcock’s Into The Media Web

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a fairly recent Moorcock rarity that had an insanely small print run. Moorcock, Michael (edited by John Davey). Into The Media Web: Selected short non-fiction, 1956-2006. Savoy Books, 2010. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with slight bumping at … Continue reading →

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Lame Excuse Books August 2021 Catalog

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Lawrence Person

It’s time once again for “I’ve just dumped my latest book catalog out here as a giant text file for a blog post.” Enjoy, and let me know if there’s anything here you’re interested in buying. Greetings, and welcome to … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: White Coal Addiction’s “A Project”

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Lawrence Person

White Coal Addiction hails from Belgium, and are described as “cold wave, post-punk and a touch of goth.” Researching “cold wave” lead me to a string of unhelpful, example-free Wikipedia entries, but it seems to be some sort of early … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Fritz Leiber’s Demons Of The Upper Air

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Another day, another chapbook: Leiber, Fritz. The Demons of the Upper Air. Roy A. Squires, 1969. First edition chapbook original, 143 of 275 copies number in Arabic numerals, a Fine copy in Fine wrappers, additional inscribed “To/Chris/from/Fritz,” in a Fine … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Thomas Ligotti’s Death Poems

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Lawrence Person

This came in a while back, but I waited until after I listed the books in the just released Lame Excuse Books catalog before listing it here. Ligotti, Thomas. Death Poems. Bad Moon Books, 2013. First edition hardback thus, #50 … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Person’s Books Wanted List

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Some ten years ago I put up a books wanted list, and since then I’ve obtained a lot of things on it. Now here’s a greatly expanded list. The vast majority of these are first edition first printings, mostly hardbacks, … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Dean Koontz’s Devoted

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Another SST shipment came in: Koontz, Dean. Devoted. Short Scary Tales (SST) Publications, 2021. First limited edition hardback, #217 of 500 copies signed by Koontz, introduction author Joe R. Lansdale, and artist Dirk Berger, a Fine copy in a Fine … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Davidson and Swanwick Chapbooks

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Two chapbooks, one old one new: Davidson, Avram. And Don’t Forget The One Red Rose. Dryed Press, 1986. First edition chapbook original, one of 185 copies in wraps, a Fine copy. Won off eBay for $13 plus shipping. Now I … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Hippocampus Press Trade Paperbacks

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Ordered a bunch of books from Hippocampus Press, some of which came out under the radar last year. All of these state “First Edition” but are essentially POD books, and all were bought at the usual discount. Chambers, Robert W. … Continue reading →

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