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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.
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Weird Tales 333 (Paperback)
Darrell Schweitzer; Contributions by Thomas Ligotti, Carrie Vaughn
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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.
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Weird Tales 353 (Paperback)
Richard Corbin, Thomas Ligotti; Edited by Ann VanderMeer
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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.
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.
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.
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.
This illustrated series covers more than 600 writers and
illustrators for children and young adults. Typical entries consist
of a listing of major works and awards and criticism from
significant reviews and commentaries on the authors or artists
works. Each volume includes cumulative author name and nationality
indexes as well as a volume-specific title index. A cumulative
title index to the entire series is published separately (included
in subscription).
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.
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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