Iain Banks
Scottish author of science fiction novels
Born
February 16th, 1954
71 years ago
Died
June 9th, 2013
12 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Scotland
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An author and playwright from Scotland, recognized for contributions to speculative fiction and mainstream literature. The initial work, 'The Wasp Factory', published in 1984, garnered attention for its unique narrative style. Later works, particularly the 'Culture' series, explored complex themes of society and technology, with titles such as 'Consider Phlebas' and 'The Player of Games'. The blend of science fiction and rich character development characterized his writing, appealing to a broad readership. Banks expanded his repertoire with non-science fiction novels under the simpler name 'Iain Banks'. Established a reputation as an influential figure in contemporary literature until passing away in 2013 due to cancer.
'The Wasp Factory'
'Consider Phlebas'
'The Player of Games'
The 'Culture' series
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