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.

Interviews with Mike Nelson and Kevin Murphy on MST3K

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Lawrence Person

I came across these interviews of Mike Nelson and Kevin Murphy from Mystery Science Theater 3000. These were evidently an extra on Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders from Volume 5 of the Rhino boxed sets (and presumably on the Shout! … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Sara Rachele Covers “Fade Into You”

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Lawrence Person

I’d never heard Sara Rachele before I went looking for covers of “Fade Into You.” She’s good enough to provide a close approximation of Hope Sandoval’s voice. The arrangement is more sparse and lonely than the Mazzy Star original, accentuating … Continue reading →

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Mazzy Star’s David Roback, RIP

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Lawrence Person

David Roback, half of duo Mazzy Star, has died at age 61. He co-wrote their one hit, the haunting “Fade Into You”: Mazzy Star got called Shoegaze because there wasn’t anything else to call them, but their twangy guitar sound, … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Signed Moorcock Firsts Part 2

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Save the first book (not signed), all of these are books I bought off Mike back in November. Moorcock, Michael (as Bill Barclay). Printer’s Devil. Compact, 1966. First edition paperback original, a Very Good- copy with spine creasing, rear cover … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Signed Moorcock Firsts Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the first part of the Moorcock titles I bought from Mike back in November. Moorcock, Michael. The Brothel in Rosenstrasse. New English Library, 1982. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Near Fine+ dust jacket with slight spine … Continue reading →

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Joseph Shabala, RIP

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and lead singer Jospeh Shabala has died. Like just about everyone else in the world, the first time I heard them was on Paul Simon’s Graceland. Unlike most, I actually picked up a few Ladysmith Black … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: SPC ECO’s “All We Have Is Now”

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Like last week’s selection, “All We Have Is Now” is off Static Waves 5. It’s a beautiful, echoey piece of steady state Shoegaze: Between this and The Capsules, the Static Wave compilations aren’t so much introducing me to new bands … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: The Capsules’ “Play”

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Lawrence Person

I just picked up Static Waves 5 from Saint Marie Records, and this is one of the best songs off it: There’s simply something very pleasing about Julie Shields harmonizing with herself…

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Library Additions: Non-Moorcock Hardback Firsts

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Lawrence Person

More books I bought from Michael Moorcock. These are the non-Moorcock hardbacks I bought off him (in addition to Rendezvous With Rama). Brooke, Keith and Nick Gevers, editors. Infinity Plus One. PS Publishing, 2000. First edition hardback, a PC copy … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Various Books

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Most of these were Half Price Books purchases: Caro, Robert. The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power. Knopf, 2012. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with slight bumping at head, heel and points. … Continue reading →

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