Description: (Scottish Novelist and Science Fiction Writer)
Iain Banks was a versatile Scottish author who wrote mainstream fiction under the name Iain Banks and science fiction under Iain M. Banks. His novel "The Wasp Factory" brought him recognition, leading him to become a full-time writer. Banks made a significant impact on the science fiction genre with his Culture series, beginning with "Consider Phlebas." His literary works were highly praised and adapted for various media platforms, establishing him as one of the greatest British writers post-1945.