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: Book Signed By Cordwainer Smith

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Like the Fletcher Pratt book I bought a few months back, here’s a difficult signature I found cheap: (Smith, Cordwainer) MacNair, Harley Farnsworth. The Real Conflict Between China and Japan. University of Chicago Press, 1938. First edition hardback, a Very … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Two Signed Michael Swanwick Chapbooks

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Two more signed Swanwick chapbooks: Swanwick, Michael. The Third Frankenstein. Dragonstairs Press, 2018. First edition chapbook original, #60 of 100 signed copies, a Fine copy. Essay written to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelly’s novel. Swanwick, Michael. small wonders. … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four Books From Half Price Books, Two Signed

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Lawrence Person

No theme, except for the place I bought them and picking them up really cheap: Koontz, Dean R. (as K. W. Dwyer). Dragonfly. Random House, 1975. First edition hardback (“First Edition” and numberline starting with “2”, as per Random House … Continue reading →

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Netflix Reveals MST3K Turkey Day “Gauntlet”

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Lawrence Person

The cat is now officially out of the bag: Mac and Me Atlantic Rim Lords of the Deep The Day Time Ended Killer Fish ATOR The Fighting Eagle Quick thoughts: Going to be an awfully wet season. Since the Joel … Continue reading →

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2018 Fark Annual Scary Story Thread

Posted on October 31, 2018 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: 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 While you’re here, … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors: My First Edition of the Haunting of Hill House

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Lawrence Person

This is not a library addition, but rather describing a book I’ve owned since 1989. With all the attention paid the new Netflix series of the same name, I thought I would put up a post on my own first … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors: Cassadaga, Florida’s Spiritualist Colony

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Here’s an interesting oddity: a town founded by and for Spiritualists: Colby did as was instructed, along the way making friends with a medium named T.D. Giddings, and he would continue to receive guidance during his numerous sessions with the … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors: Underwater Tarantulas

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Lawrence Person

From Australia: The Continent That Wants To Kill You, comes toxic underwater tarantulas. They don’t live in the ocean, they live in a floodplain where they somehow cover their bodies in air bubbles to breath while underwater.

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Library Addition: First Hardback Edition of James Blish’s A Case of Conscience

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Sometimes you take a chance that pays off: Blish, James. A Case of Conscience. Faber and Faber Limited, 1959. First hardback edition (“First published mcmlix” on copyright page, as per Currey), a Very Good copy with spine lean and dust … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Robert E. Howard/Gary Gianni Items

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Here’s two unusual Robert E. Howard-related items I picked up off eBay relatively cheaply. I think both of these were originally freebie giveaways to promote fancy illustrated editions of Howard’s work: (Howard, Robert E.) Gianni, Gary. Robert E. Howard’s Conan … Continue reading →

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