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: Three Signed Joe Hill Firsts

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Three signed Joe Hill firsts, all bought from different sources: Hill, Joe. Full Throttle. HarperCollins, 2019. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, limited edition issue with page signed by Hill bound in. Short story collection. … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Hardback Graphic Novel Firsts

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Lawrence Person

One of these I managed to miss when it came out, and the other I backed a Kickstarter for back in January. (Dick, Philip K.) Paul de Coudray and Elizabeth Haidle. The Pipers. Mascot Press, 2019. First edition hardback, a … Continue reading →

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Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Sort of like “Inception meets The Matrix, but for time travel.” More than a bit of a Philip K. Dick vibe…

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Library Additions: Two Signed Robert Silverberg Firsts

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Lawrence Person

One old, one new: Silverberg, Robert. In Another Country and Other Short Novels. Five Star, 2002. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in decorated boards, sans dust jacket, as issued. Signed by Silverberg. Contains “In Another Country,” “The Way to … Continue reading →

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Sad Thanksgiving News: No MST3K Season 13 on Netflix

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Lawrence Person

I Haz a Sad: Things have been far too quiet on the MST3K front lately. It has been over a year since Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 12 hit Netflix, and since then, we’ve heard nary a peep about production … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Slowed Down 800%

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Blue Oyster Cult isn’t Shoegaze by most definitions, but the person who slowed it down 800% also filled it with “huge reverse and forward reverbs fill in the huge gaps that would remain without.” Which makes it very sound very … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four PS Publishing Firsts

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Lawrence Person

All four bought cheaply, three signed. Hughes, Matthew. Epiphanies. PS Publishing, 2016. First edition hardback, #37 of 100 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, new and unread. Bought for £4 plus shipping. Hughes, Matthew. A … Continue reading →

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2019 Fark Annual Scary Story Thread

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Today is Halloween, which means it’s time for the annual Fark Scary Story Thread! Here are the links to threads from previous years: 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 While you’re … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors: Mysterious Dark Atlantic Mass Eats a Torpedo

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Have you ever heard of the cryptid known as the Lusca? The Lusca has been described in varying ways. Some cryptozoologists have suggested it is merely a giant octopus that has been misidentified. Many others have described the Lusca as … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors: Creepy Irish Statues

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Lawrence Person

Would you believe there’s a park in Ireland filled with creepy statues? Behold Indian Sculpture Park in Victor’s Way! But don’t tear yourself apart over it: And don’t get stuck in a rut: But you’ll just have to click through … Continue reading →

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