From David Morrell comes the sad news that Dan Simmons has died: My dear friend & incomparable author Dan Simmons died Saturday from a stroke at age 77. He defied literary norms, exploring historical fiction, horror, crime & other genres. His must-read titles include THE SONG OF KALI & HYPERION. He was one of a… Continue reading Dan Simmons, RIP
Author: 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: R. C. Matheson’s Bombyx
Another PS Publishing book came in: Matheson, Richard Christian. Bombyx. PS Publishing, 2025 (not shipped until 2026). First edition hardback, #58 of 200 copies signed by both Matheson and Mick Garris (who is co-credited with the story), a Fine copy in decorated boards and a Fine dust jacket. Novella of a guy graduating rehab who… Continue reading Library Addition: R. C. Matheson’s Bombyx
Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Cold War Cthulhu
This PS Publishing anthology finally came in, after difficulties getting the signing sheets all around the world. Schweitzer, Darrell. Cold War Cthulhu. PS Publishing, 2025 (though I don’t think this hardback edition was actually released until 2026.) First edition hardback (the hardback state was preceded by the trade paperback edition from PS’s Drugstore Indian Press… Continue reading Library Addition: Signed, Limited Edition of Cold War Cthulhu
Shoegazer Sunday: Matt Darey/Urban Astronauts/Kate Louise Smith’s “See The Sun”
This is a strange one, in that this original version of “See The Sun” from 2009 has under 10,000 hits, but some of the remixes has hit ranging up into the millions. And while it might qualify more as Synthpop than Shoegaze, it has that “floating” sensation that some of the best Shoegaze invokes. And… Continue reading Shoegazer Sunday: Matt Darey/Urban Astronauts/Kate Louise Smith’s “See The Sun”
Mads Join Rifftrax MST3K Kickstarter
More good news on the Rifftrax MST3K Kickstarter, where I said “I think many have preferred Dr. Forrester and TV’s Frank” to be involved. Well shiver me timbers! I spake thus, and lo, it has come to pass! Yes, those Mads. Mike, Kevin and Bill are incredibly happy to announce that MST3K legends Trace Beaulieu… Continue reading Mads Join Rifftrax MST3K Kickstarter
Library Addition: Centipede Press Signed Limited Edition Set of Philip K. Dick’s Eye in the Sky/The Man Who Japed/The World Jones Made/Solar Lottery
This set is the second set in this Centipede Press signed/limited prestige hardback reprint series of Dick’s books, following The Cosmic Puppets, Dr. Futurity, and Vulcan’s Hammer. Dick, Philip K. Eye in the Sky with The Man Who Japed with The World Jones Made with Solar Lottery. Centipede Press, 2025 (stated; actually not released until… Continue reading Library Addition: Centipede Press Signed Limited Edition Set of Philip K. Dick’s Eye in the Sky/The Man Who Japed/The World Jones Made/Solar Lottery
Library Addition: Signed First of Masters of Science Fiction: Howard Waldrop
I tried to order copies of this right after Howard told me about it, way back in 2022, before it was even announced. It finally came out in January. Waldrop, Howard. Masters of Science Fiction: Howard Waldrop. Centipede Press, 2026. First edition hardback, #13 of 500 numbered copies signed by Waldrop, introduction author Paul Di… Continue reading Library Addition: Signed First of Masters of Science Fiction: Howard Waldrop
MST3K With Rifftrax Crew Kickstarter
Well, this is some news. Something colossal is happening in the not-too-distant future — Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments! For the past two decades, we’ve been serving up fresh movie riffs as RiffTrax, but in celebration of our 20th anniversary this year, we’re going back to where it all began. We’re thrilled to… Continue reading MST3K With Rifftrax Crew Kickstarter
Library Edition: Signed Ray Bradbury Toynbee Convector chapbook
This is the third book in my library under this title, but this is the illustrated hardback chapbook of just the story. Bradbury, Ray. The Toynbee Convector. Turner Publishing, 1992. First edition hardback chapbook, a Fine- copy in decorated boards with one indention to lower rear spin gutter, sans dust jacket, as issued, signed and… Continue reading Library Edition: Signed Ray Bradbury Toynbee Convector chapbook
Library Addition: First of Collected Poul Anderson Volume 6
I picked up the first four volumes of these at a dealer discount, but never picked up the last three for some reason (maybe a periodic bout of unemployment). Anderson, Poul. The Collected Short Works of Poul Anderson Volume 6: A Bicycle Built for Brew. NESFA Press, 2014. First edition (stated), a Fine copy in… Continue reading Library Addition: First of Collected Poul Anderson Volume 6