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 Addition: First Edition of Arthur C. Clarke’s Rendezvous With Rama

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Back in November, I went out to Michael Moorcock’s house and bought five boxes of books from him. Some of those went out in December’s Lame Excuse Books catalog, and more were Moorcock first editions (naturally) that I’ll be cataloging … Continue reading →

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Every MST3K Reference in Rush

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Lawrence Person

As a guy who only owns Moving Pictures, I’m not the right person to talk about the passing of Rush drummer Neil Peart. So instead, here’s every Rush reference in Mystery Science Theater 3000: (Dwight already posted all the Archer … Continue reading →

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Mike Resnick, RIP

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Science fiction writer and editor Mike Resnick died this morning a little after midnight according to a post by his daughter Laura Resnick, due to an aggressive lymphoma that followed on the heels of major surgery. Mike was a friend … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: First Edition of Otto Penzler’s Mysterious Obsession

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Slightly out of the ordinary for what I usually collect: Penzler, Otto. Mysterious Obsession: Memoirs of a Compulsive Collector. The Mysterious Bookshop, 2019. First edition hardback, #219 of 250 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Lawrence Person

This was the most expensive book I bought this year: Burgess, Anthony. A Clockwork Orange. Heinemann, 1962. First edition hardback, an Ex-Library copy with interior pocket removed, rear inner flap previously taped to rear inside cover, with tape stains there … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Michael Swanwick Chapbook Firsts

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Two more signed Michael Swanwick Dragonstairs Press first edition chapbooks: Swanwick, Michael. Is There Something About You Irish?. Dragonstairs Press, 2019. First edition chapbook original, #50 of 60 signed, numbered copies, a Fine- copy (with slight phantom crease at top … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Signed First of Clark Ashton Smith’s The Star-Treader And Other Poems

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Lawrence Person

An upgrade from my unsigned copy. Smith, Clark Ashton. The Star-Treader And Other Poems. A.M. Robinson, 1912. First edition hardback, a Near Fine- copy with crack to front hinge just starting at bottom, slight bumping at head and heel and … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Subterranean Firsts

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Bought from the publisher at various discounts: Crowley, John. Reading Backwards: Essays & Reviews, 2005-2018. Subterranean Press, 2019. First edition hardback, #101 of 750 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Egan, Greg. The Best of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shoegazer: Stellarscope’s “Silent Night”

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Lawrence Person

As is the now annual tradition, enjoy Stellarscope’s version of “Silent Night”: Merry Christmas!

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Library Addition: Signed Edition of Neal Stephenson’s The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Bought this at a Half Price Books coupon sale last month: Stephenson, Neal, and Nicole Galland. The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. HarperCollins, 2017. First edition hardback, one of an unknown number of copies with a special signature page signed … Continue reading →

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