Date of Birth: February 16, 1954
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: June 9, 2013
Biography
Iain Banks was a renowned Scottish author known for his diverse range of novels, including both mainstream fiction and science fiction. He was born on February 16, 1954, in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. Banks studied English, Philosophy, and Psychology at the University of Stirling. His first novel, “The Wasp Factory,” published in 1984, gained immediate attention for its dark and controversial themes. Banks wrote mainstream fiction under the name Iain Banks and science fiction under the name Iain M. Banks. Throughout his career, he published numerous critically acclaimed novels, including “The Crow Road” and the Culture series. He passed away on June 9, 2013, after a short battle with gallbladder cancer.
5 Interesting Facts about Iain Banks
1. Iain Banks was named one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945 by The Times in 2008.
2. His novel “The Wasp Factory” was voted one of the top 100 books of the 20th century in a poll by Waterstones and Channel 4.
3. Banks was a keen supporter of Scottish independence and a member of the Scottish National Party.
4. He announced his terminal cancer diagnosis in April 2013 and requested his partner to marry him, referring to her as “the future widow Banks.”
5. Banks’ work often explores themes of politics, society, and morality, blending dark humor with profound insights.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Iain Banks
1. “Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself.”
2. “The point is, there is no point. Choose your own!”
3. “I think the future stopped looking American when you think about it.”
4. “There is always the risk: something is good and good and good and good, and as soon as you say it out loud it gets suddenly less good.”
5. “I see the Culture as a sort of secular heaven, or at least a very good approximation of one.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Iain Banks’ net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Iain Banks did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Iain Banks – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_Banks
2. [Official Iain Banks Website](http://www.iain-banks.net/
4. [BBC News – Iain Banks dies of cancer aged 59](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-22835047
