The Silent One
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Some have read all of these, some have read none. I am, unforunately, of the latter variety 
. I envy you, Dr. Bantham!
EDIT: Read "Ghost Stories".
. I envy you, Dr. Bantham!EDIT: Read "Ghost Stories".
Favorite Magazine/Anthology Story
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bendk
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I have been fortunate in having read all of these stories except two: Paradoxes from Hell and Sardonic Mundane.
I voted for "The Shadow, The Darkness" based solely on memory. I haven't read it since It was first published, and I can't find my copy of 999. (probably in storage). But I do remember it was a longer story that had to do with a character's realization of 'an all consuming, roaring blackness" that pervaded everything. It conjured up images of 'The Nothing' in Warner Bros film "The Neverending Story", but without the happy ending, of course. Smiley
I would also like to mention that the denouements in 'Charnelhlouse of the Moon' and 'The Real Wolf' are outstanding. The latter story also has an interesting use of the puppet theme. It is not a perfect story, but I really have a weakness for this one. A first person narrative by a werewolf talking to the moon.
If you can ever get hold of copy of Crypt of Cthulhu #68, do it! It is full of Ligotti material that is difficult, if not impossible, to find anywhere else. I got a copy on ebay for $2.50! I still can't believe it. 'Ligotti' was not used in the item description - which helped. I recently bid on a copy of Grimoire #2, that contains Sardonic Mundane. It finally sold for $227.00! Ouch. So much for that story. 'Ligotti', as you have probably guessed, WAS used in the description of this item.
I think you can still get back issues of the Weird Tales Magazines that contain TL's stories. Try their website at: www.dnapublications.com
I voted for "The Shadow, The Darkness" based solely on memory. I haven't read it since It was first published, and I can't find my copy of 999. (probably in storage). But I do remember it was a longer story that had to do with a character's realization of 'an all consuming, roaring blackness" that pervaded everything. It conjured up images of 'The Nothing' in Warner Bros film "The Neverending Story", but without the happy ending, of course. Smiley
I would also like to mention that the denouements in 'Charnelhlouse of the Moon' and 'The Real Wolf' are outstanding. The latter story also has an interesting use of the puppet theme. It is not a perfect story, but I really have a weakness for this one. A first person narrative by a werewolf talking to the moon.
If you can ever get hold of copy of Crypt of Cthulhu #68, do it! It is full of Ligotti material that is difficult, if not impossible, to find anywhere else. I got a copy on ebay for $2.50! I still can't believe it. 'Ligotti' was not used in the item description - which helped. I recently bid on a copy of Grimoire #2, that contains Sardonic Mundane. It finally sold for $227.00! Ouch. So much for that story. 'Ligotti', as you have probably guessed, WAS used in the description of this item.
I think you can still get back issues of the Weird Tales Magazines that contain TL's stories. Try their website at: www.dnapublications.com
i agree, bendk, Crypt of Cthulhu # 68 is awesome. i somehow acquired a copy some years ago for pretty cheap. i voted for the story included in there, "Ten Steps to Thin Mountain", my second choice might be the other story included there, "Alan and Adelaid an Arabesque".
there are some on the list i haven't read.
"the shadow, the darkness" was almost too 'real world' for me, and so was that last Weird Tales story of Ligotti's. i like my stuff a little more bizarre and fantastic.
however, i think it's clear that all of Ligotti's stuff should be in print all the time. and he's the only one, other than Lovecraft, that i can say that about.
D
there are some on the list i haven't read.
"the shadow, the darkness" was almost too 'real world' for me, and so was that last Weird Tales story of Ligotti's. i like my stuff a little more bizarre and fantastic.
however, i think it's clear that all of Ligotti's stuff should be in print all the time. and he's the only one, other than Lovecraft, that i can say that about.
D
The Silent One
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Anyone see a copy of CoC #68 recently on eBay or elsewhere?
SwansSoilMe/SwansSaveMe
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And where is this "The Mechanical Museum", by Ford and TL, to be found, pray tell?? My nightmare: to view a virtual black hole of Ligotti titles existing just and forever beyond my reach. -N.
Nemonymous
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I have two versions of the book in question: THE EVIL ENTWINES (John B Ford & Guests) - one by Rainfall Books and the other by Hardcastle Books.
G. S. Carnivals
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Swans,
See "The Mechanical Museum" thread under General Discussion in The Story Forum. It chronicles my adventure....
Phil
See "The Mechanical Museum" thread under General Discussion in The Story Forum. It chronicles my adventure....
Phil
SwansSoilMe/SwansSaveMe
Chymist
"The Stricken Philosopher"?
G. S. Carnivals
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"The Stricken Philosopher" is a section of "Paradoxes from Hell." The other sections are "The Decayed Mystic," "The Deranged Poet," "The Complete Madman," and "Postscript."SwansSoilMe/SwansSaveMe";p="4444 said:
G. S. Carnivals
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Thanks to bendk's recent posting of "Sardonic Mundane" here in the Forums, I can finally choose a favorite out of this group with a clear conscience. And the winner is... "The Shadow, The Darkness." This big and wonderful tale is an appropriate capstone to the themes explored in the Teatro Grottesco group of stories. Furthermore, this tale inspired me to attempt the creation of unique pastries....
Spotbowserfido2
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With the release of Teatro Grottesco some of the poll options are obsolete. Nevertheless...
"The Real Wolf" should naturally be a sentimental favorite among this brood of orphans. Overall, my favorite "uncollected" piece is "The Mechanical Museum" by John B. Ford and Thomas Ligotti. I am fascinated and horrified by the "amusements" offered by this establishment.
"The Real Wolf" should naturally be a sentimental favorite among this brood of orphans. Overall, my favorite "uncollected" piece is "The Mechanical Museum" by John B. Ford and Thomas Ligotti. I am fascinated and horrified by the "amusements" offered by this establishment.