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Thomas Ligotti

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The Resume

    (July 9, 1953- )
    Resides in Florida
    Wrote 'Grimscribe: His Life and Works (1991),' 'Noctuary (1994),' 'The Agonizing Resurrection of Victor Frankenstein (1994),' 'The Nightmare Factory (1996),' I Have a Special Plan for This World (2001),' 'My Work is Not Yet Done (2002),' 'Sideshow (2003)' and 'Death Poems (2004)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a recluse who doesn't makes public appearances.
    Some say 'Thomas Ligotti' doesn't exist, but is the pen name used by various writers.
    He is accused of being a mere H. P. Lovecraft wannabe.
    His stories barely ever have plots.
    His writing style can be dense, wordy and pretentious.
    He is cynical and self-conscious in interviews.
    Although over fifty, he spends his free time watching TV at his mom's house.
    His most autobiographical character was described by one critic as 'a dweeb and a psycho.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite his success in the horror genre, he still works a regular job as a copy editor.
    He has a fanatical cult following.
    He collaborates with the industrial/goth band 'Current 93.'
    His style is undeniably unique and spooky.
    He has won many awards for his horror stories.
    He is often compared favorably to Lovecraft and Poe.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 56 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 86 Votes: 67.44% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 178 Votes: 66.85% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 47 Votes: 63.83% Annoying