Lapine is best known for his publishing business, particularly with his first company, DNA Publications, which published a range of magazines including Harsh Mistress, Absolute Magnitude, Dreams of Decadence, Fantastic Stories, Aboriginal SF, Mythic Delirium, The Official KISS Magazine, Science Fiction Chronicle and Weird Tales, from 1993 to 2007.
[2] However, DNA publications failed suddenly in 2007,[3] collapsing due to market changes that led to unfulfilled subscriptions and business debts.
[4] In 2009 Lapine founded Tir Na Nog Press[5] along with a science fiction / fantasy imprint, Fantastic Books, with freelance editing by Douglas Cohen, Marty Halpern, Ian Randal Strock, Darrell Schweitzer and David Truesdale.
[12] Prior to his publishing career, Lapine spent about 10 years working as a bass player and vocalist in heavy metal bands including Fallen Angel, Wildblade, and Hired Guns.
[13] Lapine married SF writer Angela Kessler, whom he met at a science fiction convention in Lynchburg, Virginia.