Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh

10 Series

Irvine Welsh is a Scottish novelist, renowned for his book "Trainspotting," which was adapted into a successful film in 1996. His works have also been adapted for both film and theatre, showcasing his versatility as a writer.

Author: Irvine Welsh Rewritten synopsis: In Irvine Welsh's novel, a group of friends navigates the gritty realities of life in Edinburgh. The story centers on Mark Renton, a heroin addict striving to break free from his destructive lifestyle. Alongside his companions, including the volatile Begbie and the loyal Sick Boy, Renton confronts the challenges of addiction, friendship, and societal decay. As their paths diverge and converge, the characters face moral dilemmas and the prospect of change. Welsh's raw and unflinching narrative captures the essence of their struggles and the quest for redemption.

Crime

Crime

(2008)

The Long Knives

(2022)

Friendship

Silly Furry Cat

(2024)

Trainspotting / Mark Renton

Trainspotting

(1993)

Porno / T2 Trainspotting

(2005)

Skagboys

(2012)

The Blade Artist

(2016)

Dead Men's Trousers

(2018)

Chronological Order of Trainspotting / Mark Renton

Skagboys

(2012)

Trainspotting

(1993)

Porno / T2 Trainspotting

(2005)

The Blade Artist

(2016)

Dead Men's Trousers

(2018)

Terry Lawson

Glue

(2001)

A Decent Ride

(2015)

Standalone Novels

Marabou Stork Nightmares

(1995)

Filth

(1998)

You'll Have Had Your Hole

(1998)

The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs

(2006)

Babylon Heights

(2006)

The Sex Lives of Siamese Twins

(2014)

Short Stories/Novellas

Rave

(2018)

Short Story Collections

The Acid House

(1994)

Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance

(1996)

If You Liked School, You'll Love Work

(2007)

Reheated Cabbage

(2009)

Non-Fiction

Days Like This

(2009)

Anthologies

A Tongue in Yer Heid

(1994)

Ahead of its Time

(1997)

Open City #5: Change or Die

(1997)

Children of Albion Rovers

(1997)

Acid Plaid: New Scottish Writing

(1997)

Intoxication

(1998)

Speaking With the Angel

(2000)

Le Foot: The Legends of French Football

(2000)

The Weekenders: Travels in the Heart of Africa

(2001)

The Weekenders: Adventures in Calcutta

(2004)

One City

(2005)

Rotten English: A Literary Anthology

(2007)

Because I am a Girl

(2010)

One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1

(2011)

The Seal Club

(2020)

Scottish Stories

(2023)

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