Author Topic: RIP Iain Banks (Read 841 times)

Compound · « **on:** June 09, 2013, 12:12:37 PM »

Ow.

Iain Banks, science fiction author, passed away from cancer this morning. He was 59 and had been diagnosed with the cancer in April.

Tripe · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2013, 12:23:37 PM »

Always loved his non sci fi stuff. I knew this was coming but I didn't expect it so soon after his announcement.

Hawkfan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2013, 04:55:54 PM »

"Wasp Factory" and "Walking on glass" were outstanding. The Culture series were intriguing and well-written.