Ex Occidente Press

[Noctarium]

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To prove my point I bring into attention my pristine copy of Jean Ray's "My Own Private Spectres" ($ 200). The copy I bought comes from someone (a bookseller? a visionary? perhaps a madman?), who probably bought it as an investment.

To your list of possibilities, I would add, "vermin?"

[MadsPLP]

Quote Originally Posted by yellowish haze

Quote "Ray Russell's stories in Putting the Pieces in Place are captivating for their depth of mystery and haunting melancholy. These qualities place Russell in a tradition of authors that includes Sheridan Le Fanu and Ramsey Campell, storytellers whose works proceed with a creeping uneasiness that leaves a lasting impression on the reader." - Thomas Ligotti Ex Occidente Press - Putting the Pieces in Place I presume this blurb by TL on Ex Occidente site is new, or have I accidentally overlooked it when I visited their site the last time?

It's been on the Ray Russell webpage for quite some time. I thought about posting it here, but I must have forgotten to do so.

The link is here:
http://www.tartaruspress.com/russell5.htm

[nomis]

Alberto,

I'm not really sure why you've taken the conversation in this direction, on this thread, when it might have been more appropriate on a number of others here. Nonetheless, I'll answer you.

I can only speak for myself of course so perhaps others feel the same way, but the world of writing is a difficult one for those involved in it. I know the illusion that "good will out" pervades, but the truth is there is so much noise that fiction, even good fiction, can disappear without a trace. I have come to Ligotti.net and mentioned my books when they were available. I try to be judicious amount the amount I do so, and also endeavour to balance my "pimping my wares" with commentary, where I can provide some, on other topics. I have chosen to do so on the TLO because, quite frankly, I believe there are many here who might enjoy what I can offer, but may not have been exposed to it in the past or travel in circles that might bring that exposure. I am, after all, a writer who would like his work to be read (if I didn't, why would I publish it?) and to do that in today's world the reality is that I must mention that work to potential readers.

The larger question is, of course, does this degrade the TLO in some way? Does the crassness of people selling their wares diminish the TLO in some way? To be honest, I'm not sure. I must admit these forums have gone surprisingly pimp-free for their life so far, and frankly I expect them to remain that way. But when you're dealing with venues devoted to writers, you have to expect, to some degree, fledgling writers peddling their wares.

But, please, if the members here have an issue with my notifications of new books (which has happened twice in the years since I've been contributing here) I'll no longer do so.

	TLO THOMAS LIGOTTI ONLINE

[The New Nonsense]

Quote Originally Posted by nomis

The larger question is, of course, does this degrade the TLO in some way? Does the crassness of people selling their wares diminish the TLO in some way? To be honest, I'm not sure. I must admit these forums have gone surprisingly pimp-free for their life so far, and frankly I expect them to remain that way. But when you're dealing with venues devoted to writers, you have to expect, to some degree, fledgling writers peddling their wares. But, please, if the members here have an issue with my notifications of new books (which has happened twice in the years since I've been contributing here) I'll no longer do so.

I have no problem at all with TLO members "pimping" their books. In fact, TLO is the #1 place I get news about weird fiction. All small press writers could use a boost in sales these days, so what does it hurt? It's kind of nice getting said news directly from the source --right from the horse's mouth, so-to-speak. Additionally, I consider many on TLO to be friends, of a sort; therefore, I'm happy to read about their artistic endeavors in whatever form they take.

	TLO THOMAS LIGOTTI ONLINE

[qcrisp]

Quote Originally Posted by The New Nonsense

Quote Originally Posted by nomis The larger question is, of course, does this degrade the TLO in some way? Does the crassness of people selling their wares diminish the TLO in some way? To be honest, I'm not sure. I must admit these forums have gone surprisingly pimp-free for their life so far, and frankly I expect them to remain that way. But when you're dealing with venues devoted to writers, you have to expect, to some degree, fledgling writers peddling their wares. But, please, if the members here have an issue with my notifications of new books (which has happened twice in the years since I've been contributing here) I'll no longer do so. I have no problem at all with TLO members "pimping" their books. In fact, TLO is the #1 place I get news about weird fiction. All small press writers could use a boost in sales these days, so what does it hurt? It's kind of nice getting said news directly from the source --right from the horse's mouth, so-to-speak. Additionally, I consider many on TLO to be friends, of a sort; therefore, I'm happy to read about their artistic endeavors in whatever form they take.

I kind of feel like even people who like literature have picked up, from somewhere, a desire to punish writers. I've noticed that if writers show any desire for any kind of recognition or, dare I say, happiness, in their lives, they are often shot down in flames, as if that's a mortal sin, usually by people who nonetheless want the same things (or even currently enjoy the same things) they would like to deny the writers. It seems like they actually require writers to starve to death whilst whipping themselves in a garret somewhere. This attitude is often even touted as an admiration of literature, rather than the inveterate hatred of the writer that it appears to be.

I haven't noticed any pimping going on here, anyway. Maybe I haven't been looking in the right places, or maybe I'm missing the point.

	TLO THOMAS LIGOTTI ONLINE

[bendk]

I am glad to hear about new books by the writers here at TLO. One of the reasons I enjoy this site is because I get info on possible reading material. Keep the news coming. Thanks.

	TLO THOMAS LIGOTTI ONLINE

[nomis]

Having just read Dr Bantham's post above, I suppose I ought to refrain from my comment about Mr Mark Samuels and his giant "Elton John" spectacles.

Damn it all...

Mr Simon whatever-your-name-is

I don't come here to be abused. I am perfectly capable of self-abuse. Hence the need for those eyeglasses.



Mark S.

Regarding what Joel said:

Don't forget Quentin S. Crisp and Terry Lamsley!

Mark S.

[Joel]

Goood points, Mark. Indeed, anyone looking for a successor to Aickman would be well advised to try Lamsley.