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Irvine Welsh (born 27 September 1958) is a Scottish novelist and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.
3 days ago · Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has shared his thoughts on trans rights, JK Rowling and Covid lockdowns in a new interview. Speaking to The Times, Welsh, 65, also spoke about his distaste for ...
Currently Scottish author Irvine Welsh has seven novels to his name, along with four short-story collections. Publishing his first novel in 1993, he launched himself onto the literary scene with his gritty and realistic portrayal of heroin users living in Leith, Edinburgh.
Irvine Welsh was born and raised in Edinburgh. His first novel, Trainspotting, has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestseller Dead Men’s Trousers, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays.
Aug 25, 2022 · Since he shook up the boring old book world 30 years ago, Irvine Welsh has enthralled millions of readers with his stories – the blackest of comedies, the trickiest of tragedies – often set in the housing estates of working-class Scotland.
Irvine Welsh was born in Edinburgh in 1958. He lived in London after leaving school, but returned to his native city where he worked in the Council's housing department. He gained a degree in computer science and studied for an MBA at Heriot Watt University.
Sep 5, 2018 · Trainspotting at 25: How Irvine Welsh's debut novel brought Edinburgh’s sleazy, violent drug culture to vivid life. But did the most startling new voice of the Nineties waste his talent?
