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: A Third Major Zelazny Purchase Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Lawrence Person

You may remember these two previous Zelazny purchases. Well, Bob Pylant, the same guy I bought them from, wanted to sell off the reminder of his collection, so I went over to his house and cleaned him out of virtually … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Two Signed, Limited Firsts

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Two signed, limited edition states of two books I already have the trade first editions of, both bought cheap from the same eBay seller: Haldeman, Joe. War Stories. Night Shade Books, 2005. First edition hardback, one of 175 signed, numbered … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Ted Chiang’s Exhalation

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Lawrence Person

This just came in: Chiang, Ted. Exhalation. Subterranean Press, 2020. First signed, limited edition (preceded by the Knopf hardback), #212 of 300 copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Bought from the publisher at the usual discount. Now … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Tim Powers’ Forced Perspectives

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Lawrence Person

This finally came in, the second in what I’m given to understand is a trilogy: Powers, Tim. Forced Perspectives. Charnel House, 2020. First signed/limited edition (the Baen hardback precedes), hardback, #54 of 150 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: The City’s Gates’ “On The Road”

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Lawrence Person

“On the Road” sort sounds like Slowdive crossed with a touch of Mazzy Star, which sounds like a winning combination.

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Library Additions: Eight Jack Vance Firsts, Six Signed, One Strange

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

I’ve won a number of Jack Vance first off eBay as of late, many signed: Vance, Jack. The Languages of Pao/The Dragon Masters. Vance Integral Edition, no date. Unpublished paper dust jacket proof for the “Science Fiction Volume” containing those … Continue reading →

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Obituary Watch: Toots Hibbert

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Reggae legend Toots Hibbert, of Toots & The Maytals, has died at age 77. The number of Reggae tracks in regular rotation on my iTunes is pretty finite, but “Pressure Drop” is one of them: I also liked their cover … Continue reading →

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Dune Trailer Checklist

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Lawrence Person

The trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune just dropped: Let’s do a checklist of encouraging signs that they’re going to actually follow the book: Gom Jabber: Check Litany Against Fear: Check Omnithopter: Check Holtzman shield: Check Sardauker: Check Baron Harkonnen: Check … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Signed Firsts

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Three signed hardback firsts editions, of various types: De Palma, Brian and Susan Lehman. Are Snakes Necessary? Hard-Case Crime, 2020. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, signed by both authors. Bought from The Mysterious Bookstore … Continue reading →

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Two Joe R. Lansdale Red Range Firsts

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Two Lansdale graphic novels: Lansdale, Joe R. Red Range: A Wild West Adventure. It’s Alive, 2017. First edition hardback graphic novel, the Kickstarter edition, a Fine copy in decorated boards, sans dust jacket, as issued. I am unclear on the … Continue reading →

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