I’ve come down with the dreaded “flu-like symptoms,” so posting Day 3 of the Armadillocon pictures will have to wait until I’m feeling better
Armadillocon 32 Photos (Part 2)
And here are some more photographs I snapped at Armadillocon 32. “Steampunk Guest of Honor” Michael Bishop upon seeing that I had a box of books for him to sign. Michael Bishop upon finding out that I had a second box of books for him to sign. Better pictures of the dealer’s room: Better pictures… Continue reading Armadillocon 32 Photos (Part 2)
Armadillocon 32 Photos
Here are a few quick-and-dirty photos from Armadillocon 32, all except the first taken Friday. Michael Bishop, from the Thursday Pre-Con dinner. COOOOKIEEEEE! Neal Barrett, Jr. in his stylish hat. “I got it from Walgreens. I buy all my clothing there.” Richard Simental, AKA RoadRich. Matthew Bey. Photo uncropped to give you some idea of… Continue reading Armadillocon 32 Photos
New Lame Excuse Books Catalog This Week
Maybe as soon as tonight, as it’s just about ready to roll. If you want a copy and are not on my mailing list, drop me a line at lawrenceperson@gmail.com so I can add you. This time around there’s lots of new Joe R. Lansdale, Alastair Reynolds, Jack Vance, etc., and the usual selection of… Continue reading New Lame Excuse Books Catalog This Week
Dear AT&T: You Have a Problem
And Dwight has a problem with you. (I should note that I too had a problem activating my iPhone, but that my problem was considerably less severe and I was in the Apple store at the time.)
Onion Thriller Theater Presents
“Mysterious Crate Arrives From London” This is such a pitch-prefect amalgamation of everything from Dracula to Creepshow (with a hefty dose of many a Cthulhu Mythos tale) that I would totally read a story based on this premise…
Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
So save a few dollars on clothes and school supplies.
Dobie Theater to Close
Evidently it’s closing this Sunday. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I’ve seen lots of interesting and occasionally great films at the Dobie over the years, including: Dead Alive Meet the Feebles The restored version of The Exorcist L.A. Confidential Theremin The Filth and the Fury The Blair Witch Project Mirrormask… Continue reading Dobie Theater to Close
Right Past Tacky and Straight to Awesome
I’m a Calvin and Hobbes fan (really, who isn’t?), but the title and cover for the new Lio collection is all kinds of awesome. And here’s the story behind it.
Musical Value: None. Kitsch Value: Considerable.
Nirvana covers Terry Jacks’ maudlin hit “Seasons in the Sun.”