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.

George Winston’s “The Holly and the Ivy”

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Today is the first official day of winter, so here’s “The Holly and the Ivy” from George Winston’s December, probably the best track off a classic Christmas album.

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Library Addition: Signed First of Theodore Sturgeon’s Sturgeon Is Alive And Well

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Another signed first from a giant of the Golden Age: Sturgeon, Theodore. Sturgeon Is Alive And Well…. Putnam, 1971. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with a tiny bit of bend at head and heel in a Near Fine dust … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Fantasy Collector’s Annual – 1975

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Lawrence Person

The main reason I picked this up is that I already own Fantasy Collector’s Annual – 1974 and I wanted to complete the set: de la Ree, Gerry. Fantasy Collector’s Annual – 1975. Gerry de la Ree, 1974. First edition … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Lucius Shepard’s The Golden

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Lawrence Person

In which I pick up a signed, limited edition of a book for less than I paid for the trade eition. Shepard, Lucius. The Golden. Mark V. Ziesing, 1993. First edition hardback, #243 of 500 signed, numbered copies, a Fine … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of Kuttner and Moore’s The Day He Died

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Another addition to my Kuttner/Moore collection: Kuttner, Henry and C.L. Moore (as Lewis Padgett). The Day He Died. Duell, Sloan and Pierce, 1947. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with a little bit of bend at head and heel in … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three More Signed Zelazny Books

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Lawrence Person

A few more Zelazny books I set aside for myself from the Bob Pylant purchase: Zelazny, Roger. The Changing Land. Underwood Miller, 1981. First hardback edition, #128 of 200 numbered copies signed by Zelazny and artist Thomas Canty, a Fine … Continue reading →

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Ben Bova, RIP

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Science Fiction writer Ben Bova has died at age 88. He was an important writer and editor, with a stint at Analog before becoming the first fiction editor of Omni. Bova had been writing science fiction for longer than I’ve … Continue reading →

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William Shatner PSA on How Not To Set Yourself on Fire Frying a Turkey

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As a public service, I am once again offering up this video of William Shatner showing you how not to fry a Turkey: Happy eating, and stay safe!

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Library Additions: Six Joe Lansdale Items

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Lawrence Person

A combination of new books that came in and filling in some collection gaps. Lansdale, Joe R. Deadman’s Road. Subterranean Press, 2010. First edition hardback, #18 of 200 copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket and Fine slipcase. … Continue reading →

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Lego Star Wars Holiday Special Debuts Today

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

The Lego remake of the Star Wars Holiday Special evidently premiered today on Disney+. Looks less a remake than a complete comic re-imagining. I don’t have Disney+ (or any other streaming service), so I can’t tell you how good it … Continue reading →

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