Thomas Ligotti's debut collection, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, and his second, Grimscribe, permanently inscribed a new name in the pantheon of horror fiction. Influenced by the strange terrors of Lovecraft and Poe and by the brutal absurdity of Kafka, Ligotti crafted his own brand of existential horror, which shocks at the deepest levels. In decaying cities and lurid dreamscapes tormented by the lunatic pageantry of masks, puppets, and obscure ritual, Ligotti's works lay bare the sickening madness of the human condition. From his dark imagination emerge stories like "The Frolic" and "The Last Feast of Harlequin," waking nightmares that splinter the schemes validating our existence. In these collections, Ligotti bends reality until it cracks, opening fissures through which he invites us to gaze on the unsettling darkness below-an ordeal from which one may perhaps return, but never to be the same

Thomas Ligotti is often cited as the most curious and remarkable figure in horror literature since H. P. Lovecraft. His work is noted by critics for its display of an exceptionally grotesque imagination and accomplished prose style. In his stories, Ligotti has followed a literary tradition that began with Edgar Allan Poe, portraying characters that are outside of anything that might be called normal life, depicting strange locales far off the beaten track, and rendering a grim vision of human existence as a perpetual nightmare. The horror stories collected in Teatro Grottesco feature tormented individuals who play out their doom in various odd little towns, as well as in dark sectors frequented by sinister and often blackly comical eccentrics. The cycle of narratives introduce readers to a freakish community of artists who encounter demonic perils that ultimately engulf their lives.

H. P. Lovecraft was the eerily prescient genius who first electrified readers in "Weird Tales" magazine. His tales changed the face of horror forever and inspired the bloodcurdling offerings of a new generation. These brilliant dark visionaries forge grisly trails through previously uncharted realms of mortal terror.
THE PLAIN OF SOUND by Ramsey Campbell: In the beginning they could find no source for the throbbing vibrations; in the end they could find no escape.
THE HORROR ON THE BEACH by Alan Dean Foster: Along the coast of Santa Barbara, the mighty Pacific Ocean can no longer contain--or conceal--an ancient, insatiable evil stirring in its depths.
THE KISS OF BUGG-SHASH by Brian Lumley: It mattered not how innocent the students' motives seemed; the demon had been summoned, and the price had to be paid--every last red drop of it.
THE FISHERS FROM OUTSIDE by Lin Carter: A man obsessed with unlocking the secrets of a race older than time would not be disappointed--doomed perhaps, devoured possibly, but definitely not disappointed.
AND TWENTY-ONE MORE TALES OF FEAR . . .
THE STONE ON THE ISLAND by Ramsey Campbell
THE STATEMENT OF ONE JOHN GIBSON by Brian Lumley
DEMONIACAL by David Sutton
THE SLITHERER FROM THE SLIME by H. P. Lowcraft
THE DOOM OF YAKTHOOB by Lin Carter
THE KEEPER OF THE FLAME by Gary Myers
DEAD GIVEAWAY by J. Vernon Shea
THOSE WHO WAIT by James Wade
THE KEEPER OF DARK POINT by John Glasby
THE BLACK MIRROR by John Glasby
I'VE COME TO TALK WITH YOU AGAIN by Karl Edward Wagner
THE HOWLER IN THE DARK by Richard L. Tierney
THE WHISPERERS by Richard A. Lupoff
LIGHTS CAMERA SHUB-NIGGURATH by Richard A. Lupoff
SAUCERS FROM YADDITH by Robert M. Price
VASTARIEN by Thomas Ligotti
THE MADNESS OUT OF SPACE by Peter H. Cannon
ALIAH WARDEN by Roger Johnson
THE LAST SUPPER by Donald R. Burleson
THE CHURCH AT GARLOCK'S BEND by David Kaufman
THE SPHERES BEYOND SOUND (THRENODY) by Mark Rainey

When junior manager Frank Dominio is suddenly demoted and then sacked it seems there was more than a grain of truth to his persecution fantasies. But as he prepares to even the score with those responsible for his demise, he unwittingly finds an ally in a dark and malevolent force that grants him supernatural powers. Frank takes his revenge in the most ghastly ways imaginable - but there will be a terrible price to pay once his work is done. Destined to be a cult classic, this tale of corporate horror and demonic retribution will strike a chord with anyone who has ever been disgruntled at work.

A literary tribute to a true visionary. David Tibet has been a poet, artist, and musician for over 30 years and has influenced countless other musicians, artists, and authors. In this anthology, those who have been influenced by Tibet and Current 93 try to repay this debt in literary form. Authors include Thomas Ligotti, Joseph Pulver Sr., Daniel Mills, Michael Griffin, Robert M. Price and lots more.

Weird Tales #353 presents a selection of fine stories by modern writers, including Paul Tremplay and Robert Davies, plus features by Kenneth Hite (Lost in Lovecraft), Jason Heller (The Greatest Poison), Amanda Gannon (The Bazaar), and more Plus an interview with horror legends Thomas Ligotti and artist Richard Corbin.

For over thirty-five years, David Lynch has remained one of the weirdest, most challenging, and provocative filmmakers. From his early experimental films created as an art student in Philadelphia, to his foray into digital film with "Inland Empire," Lynch's filmography is as diverse as it is influential.

Featuring Thomas Ligotti, John Skipp, David J (of Bauhaus), Ben Loory, Nick Mamatas, Amelia Gray, Kevin Sampsell, Blake Butler, and many others, "In Heaven, Everything is Fine: Fiction Inspired by David Lynch" is a tribute to one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.

Issue #333 of Weird Tales magazine (September-October 2003) presents work by Thomas Ligotti ("The Town Manager"), Tim W. Burke ("Two Shows Daily"), Jamie Ferguson ("Good Neighbors"), Lillian Csernica ("Maeve"), Margaret Carter ("Manila Peril"), Lisa Bayta Feld ("Kaddish"), Marc Schuster ("Leaving the Sasquatch Business"), and Carrie Vaughn ("Kitty Loses Her Faith"). Cover by Jason Van Hollander.

The first 4 issues of Weird Tales published by DNA Publications heralds the return of the classic name. Includes contributions from all the Weird Tales regulars: Tanith Lee, Ian Watson, Thomas Ligotti, Ramsey Campbell, and many more.

The four "lost" issues of Weird Tales, as it changed titles to Worlds of Fantasy and Horror -- only to revert to Weird Tales again with issue #312. Includes contributions from Thomas Ligotti, Joyce Carol Oates, Ramsey Campbell, Morgan Llywelyn, William F. Nolan, Joe Lansdale, Keith Roberts, Tanith Lee, Chet Williamson, and many, many more. A stunning 4-issue set.

Weird Tales #297 showcases Nancy Springer as the Featured Author and Frank Kelly Freas (who did all the artwork) as the Featured Artist. Other contributors include Thomas Ligotti and John Brunner.

In Cthulhu 2000, a host of horror and fantasy's top authors captures the spirit of supreme supernatural storyteller H. P. Lovecraft--with eighteen chilling contemporary tales that would have made the master proud.

- The Barrens by F. Paul Wilson: In a tangled wilderness, unearthly lights lead the way to a world no human was meant to see.
- His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood by Poppy Z. Brite: Two dabblers in black magic encounter a maestro of evil enchantment.
- On the Slab by Harlan Ellison: The corpse of a one-eyed giant brings untold fortune--and unspeakable fear--to whoever possesses it.
- Pickman's Modem by Lawrence Watt-Evans: Horror is a keystroke away, when an ancient evil lurks in modern technology.

PLUS FOURTEEN MORE BLOOD-CURDLING STORIES

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This highly useful series presents substantial excerpts from the best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary theorists, of 1900 to 1999 -- the era most frequently studied in high schools. Each volume presents overviews of four to eight authors with chronologically arranged criticism representing the entire range of response to each author. A typical excerpt is prefaced by an annotation that explains the critics reputation and critical philosophy and providing a synopsis of the excerpt. Approximately 90-95% of critical essays are full text. Every fourth volume is a Topics volume covering major literary movements, trends and other topics. Volumes include author, nationality, topic and title indexes; a cumulative title index to the entire series is published separately.

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