From the Beeb- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22835047
A great shame.
Thanks Iain - you will be missed.
Iain M Banks RIP
Iain Banks dies of cancer aged 59
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Iain M Banks RIP
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by smudge » Jun 09, 2013 4:02 pm
Iain Banks has died.
From the Beeb- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22835047
A great shame.
Thanks Iain - you will be missed.
From the Beeb- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22835047
A great shame.
Thanks Iain - you will be missed.
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Re: Iain M Banks RIP
#2 by Nostalgia » Jun 09, 2013 4:07 pm
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Re: Iain M Banks RIP
#3 by THWOTH » Jun 09, 2013 4:10 pm
"No-one is exempt from speaking nonsense – the only misfortune is to do it solemnly."
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Re: Iain M Banks RIP
#4 by Blip » Jun 09, 2013 4:11 pm
That is so very sad. His work gave so much pleasure to so many people. My thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
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#5 by campermon » Jun 09, 2013 4:14 pm
Here's to the man!
I remember being switched onto him by a friend who recommended 'The Wasp Factory' way back in the 90's and have been a fan since. Although, I've never read any of his 'M' novels.
I remember being switched onto him by a friend who recommended 'The Wasp Factory' way back in the 90's and have been a fan since. Although, I've never read any of his 'M' novels.
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#6 by Blip » Jun 09, 2013 4:38 pm
The Wasp Factory was stunning. I also loved The Bridge. Many on here will have loved the 'M' works, I know.
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#7 by Matthew Shute » Jun 09, 2013 4:53 pm
The Player of Games was my favourite of his "M" novels, although I haven't read many of them.. yet. And, yes, I found The Wasp Factory a very gripping read, with nice touches of dark humor. A talented writer with a lot of imagination.
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#8 by Animavore » Jun 09, 2013 5:38 pm
Blip wrote:The Wasp Factory was stunning. I also loved The Bridge. Many on here will have loved the 'M' works, I know.
I loved both
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#9 by infiniteentropy » Jun 09, 2013 5:57 pm
Like most of his characters he didn't make it to the end of the story, he'll be missed
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#10 by Fallible » Jun 09, 2013 6:30 pm
Very sad. The Wasp Factory, The Bridge, The Crow Road, Complicity, Espedair Street, Transition...and that's only the Iain Banks books I've read and enjoyed. Savour them, won't get any more.She battled through in every kind of tribulation,
She revelled in adventure and imagination.
She never listened to no hater, liar,
Breaking boundaries and chasing fire.
Oh, my my! Oh my, she flies!
She revelled in adventure and imagination.
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Breaking boundaries and chasing fire.
Oh, my my! Oh my, she flies!
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#11 by kennyc » Jun 09, 2013 6:50 pm
Sad to lose another. His word remains!
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#12 by Macdoc » Jun 09, 2013 6:54 pm
sad
His novels live on - wonderful legacy.
His novels live on - wonderful legacy.
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#14 by Made of Stars » Jun 09, 2013 8:38 pm
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#15 by crazyfitter » Jun 13, 2013 7:41 am
So sad. I liked The Times O. 'Scotland has lost two of its best writers', a ref. to the 'M'. He also proposed to his wife this year with the words 'Would you do me the honour of being my widow?'
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#17 by Nicko » Jun 13, 2013 11:24 am
Indeed.
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#18 by ramseyoptom » Jun 18, 2013 9:23 pm
BBC2 showing a interview with Iain Banks now, with Kirsty Wark.
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#19 by campermon » Jun 18, 2013 9:24 pm
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#20 by THWOTH » Jun 18, 2013 10:59 pm
I ordered the Hydrogen Sonata last week. It was the only Banks book I didn't have (not including the up-coming last book), and I'd only put off buying that because I couldn't decide on whether to go eBook or not. I went for the hardcover in the end - it will mark the point where I give up paper books and go digital. The end of an era in more than one respect.
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