Thomas Ligotti is beyond doubt one of the Grandmasters of Weird Fiction. In The Grimscribe s Puppets, Joseph S. Pulver, Sr., has commissioned both new and established talents in the world of weird fiction and horror to contribute all new tales that pay homage to Ligotti and celebrate his eerie and essential nightmares. Poppy Z. Brite once asked, Are you out there, Thomas Ligotti? This anthology proves not only is he alive and well, but his extraordinary illuminations have proven to be a visionary and fertile source of inspiration for some of today s most accomplished authors.