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.

National Book Auction’s David Hall Pled Guilty

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Lawrence Person

A new National Book Auction/Worth Auctions notice came in via email, and it made me wonder what happened to the legal case against owner David Hall for defrauding a consignee. It turns out he pled guilty back in February: Local … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Ninja Warrior

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Lawrence Person

A light, diverting video for your amusement…

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Library Additions: Various Subterranean Firsts

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Here are some Subterranean Press books I picked up at the usual dealer discount over the last few months. Blaylock, James P. The Gobblin’ Society. Subterranean Press, 2020. First edition hardback, #259 of 1000 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed, Traycased Edition of Jack Vance’s Minding The Stars

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Jack Vance’s estate sold off some of his contributor copies recently. I bid on many, but only won this one: Vance, Jack (Terry Dowling and Jonathan Strahan, editors). Minding the Stars (The Early Jack Vance, Volume Four). Subterranean Press, 2014. … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: The Telewire’s “Head on Straight”

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Been a long time since I featured something from The Telewire, but “Head on Straioght” is part of my regular Shoegaze rotation.

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Library Addition: Two Volume Masters of Science Fiction: Kate Wilhelm

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Had to scramble to pick this set up: Wilhelm, Kate (John Pelan, editor). Masters of Science Fiction: Kate Wilhelm (Volumes One and Two). Centipede Press, 2020. First edition hardback, #457 of 500 numbered hardbacks signed by the editor and artists … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Nelson Bond’s Nightmares and Daydreams

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Lawrence Person

A signed Arkham House at a nice price: Bond, Nelson. Nightmares and Daydreams. Arkham House, 1968. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with slightly bumped pints, in a Fine- dust jacket with slight wear at points and the barest trace … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Harlan Ellison Books

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Here are two Ellison limited editions I refrained from picking up when they were published: Ellison, Harlan. Getting in the Wind. Kicks Books/Edgework Abbey, 2012. First edition paperback original, a Fine copy with four postcards, a pair of dice, a … Continue reading →

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Ennio Morricone, RIP

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Legendary film score composer Ennio Morricone has died at age 91. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, John Carpenter’s The Thing and The Hateful Eight all had scores by him, among the 500+(!) he composed. Here’s probably my favorite … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Michael Swanwick Chapbooks

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Actually, Swanwick was only the interviewer on one, but author of the other two: Dozois, Gardner, with Michael Swanwick. ‘She Saved Us From World War Three’: Gardner Dozois Remembers James Tiptree, Jr. Temporary Culture, 2020. First edition chapbook original, one … Continue reading →

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