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"Thomas Ligotti is a contemporary American horror writer. His writings are rooted in several literary genres – most prominently weird fiction – and have been de
by jvanderbot 5y ago
"Thomas Ligotti is a contemporary American horror writer. His writings are rooted in several literary genres – most prominently weird fiction – and have been described by critics as works of philosophical horror, often formed into short stories and novellas in the tradition of gothic fiction"
The guy makes a living spouting this kind of depressing prose. So, he's good at it. I bet he might enjoy it, sometimes, too. Maybe the recognition, a little? So, perhaps he's a counter example to his own dour outlook.
- morelisp 5y agoHe's famously reclusive (and not even in an interesting way) and hates being known for his writing.
- Loughla 5y ago>hates being known for his writing. Not to sound too cynical, but if he hates being known for his writing, why does he write and publish? Why have a website about his works? That's very strange to me. I could understand hating being famous. But hating being known for the thing you're literally putting into the world so that people know about it?
- nwiswell 5y agoWell he's already conceded that there's nothing impressive about his writing.
- bee_rider 5y agoLots of people hate their jobs. In the case of being a writer, having some sort of PR output (like a website) is part of managing your brand or whatever I guess. Of course it isn't mandatory, but I bet people have done things they hated more for money.
- morelisp 5y agoI don't think has a website. > It is important to note that while all copyright-related content is presented with the permission of Thomas Ligotti, TLO was created upon the solitary actions of Jon Padgett and continues to exist independent of the direction or promotion of Thomas Ligotti. I think it's normal for someone to feel the need to write and publish without wanting recognition. His publishing schedule is erratic and also dropped precipitously as he got well-known.