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42. Authors: Iain M. Banks Consider Phlebas, his first science fiction novel, was published under the name iain M. banks in 1987. He is now acclaimed as one of the most powerful, http://www.hachettebookgroupusa.com/authors/66/3927/index.html

Iain M. Banks ain Banks came to widespread and controversial public notice with the publication of his first novel, The Wasp Factory , in 1984. Consider Phlebas , his first science fiction novel, was published under the name Iain M. Banks in 1987. He is now acclaimed as one of the most powerful, innovative, and exciting writers of his generation. Iain Banks lives in Fife, Scotland. Find out more about him at www.iainbanks.net Consider Phlebas (Paperback (trade)) Matter (Hardcover) The Player of Games (Paperback (trade)) Home About Us Contact Us / FAQ Site Map

43. Novel Reflections: Iain M. Banks Against A Dark Background Review Review of iain M. banks novel Against a Dark Background Review. http://www.novelreflections.com/authors/iain-m-banks/against-a-dark-background/r

@import "../../../book2.css"; Against a Dark Background Against a Dark Background Iain M. Banks Orbit Against a Dark Background is a novel about a woman who is a mercenary, an antiques hunter, and a noble. Sharrow's family is no longer rich. Her grandfather Gorko amassed a fortune, and her father gambled it away. There is nothing left for her and her half-sister Breyguhn. The Lady Sharrow is the last of the female Dascen line, involved in a blood feud with the cult known as the Huhsz. Her female ancestor stole a Lazy Gun from the Huhsz, and they believe their messiah cannot be born until either it is returned or all the female Dascens are dead. They have acquired hunting permits, the legal right to find her within a year and assassinate her. Her cousin Geis has money and offers to help her but she won't submit to his obsession. For years he has attempted to seduce her, but she loathes him, especially after his attempted rape of her when they were teenagers. Breyguhn loves him, but she isn't what he wants. There is plenty of adventuring in this book, and clever stories, and there are many instances that are quite poignant. Iain Banks writes with a dark and cynical humour, which is often perfect for the situations he describes. He makes it very easy to relate to Lady Sharrow, through all of her adventures, and she is a very human, and difficult, character.

44. Special Circumstances: Consider Phlebas By Iain M. Banks I took the quotes shown here by iain M. banks from an interview with the author at the Culture Shock web site which is an excellent resource on the writings http://www.cs.sfu.ca/~anoop/weblog/archives/000040.html

Special Circumstances About this Blog This weblog is written and maintained by Anoop Sarkar Search Search this site: Categories Blog Admin Computational Linguistics Computer Science Graphic Novels ... Web Links Recent Entries Blind Lake by Robert Charles Wilson William Congreve and the Rockets of Mysore The Prestige by Christopher Priest Spin by Robert Charles Wilson ... Main June 29, 2004 Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks Nothing like a good space opera fix. A broth of a book - not particularly bright, but great fun to be with, the life and soul of the party. Rather a Brian Blessed sort of book. Iain M. Banks Bora Horza Gobuchul hates machines. Not all machines, just the sentient kind and only for what they represent. He likes the fallibility, the irrational nature and most importantly the social inequalities of the more flawed biological species in the galaxy. He lives in a utopian society, called the Culture, where self-expression and good taste have replaced commerce and industry, but Horza stands against everything that the Culture represents. He considers them fruity, hypocritical and completely dependent on annoyingly superior sentient machines called Minds. The Idirans, on the other hand, conquer the species they considered inferior and subjugate them into their righteous religious empire. Following their Faith, the immortal Idirans continue to fight and expand until this philosophy brings them in furious contact with the Culture who engage them in war on a matter of principle.

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46. Matter - Iain M Banks - Big Dumb Object Matter iain M banks. 03 January 2008 - Comments (4). Matter (UK / US) is the first Culture novel for seven years, the last one was Look to Windward (and http://bigdumbobject.co.uk/2008/01/matter-uk-us-is.html

Big Dumb Object A Science Fiction blog Matter - Iain M Banks 03 January 2008 Comments (4) Matter ( UK US ) is the first Culture novel for seven years, the last one was Look to Windward (and the last SF novel by Banks being The Algebraist ). That's a lot of expectation, seven years. Too much for me perhaps. The prologue to Matter is typically Culture, with a Special Circumstance agent and a drone meddling in some lower civilisation. The story then splits into a few plots. The core of the story is the Shell World Sursamen, it's a Big Dumb Object on a truly gigantic scale, Peta-Scale Engineering! A great setup then, with plenty of infodump detail on the Shell Worlds and their origins. The first half of the story kept me entertained, although it was perhaps a little slow. The story focuses on the lower tech "worlds" of levels 8 and 9 of the shell world, and if you just read these strands you may think that you are reading a fantasy novel: there's a king, some princes, a quest and politics. (I'm being vague about plot details because I don't want to give away spoilers.) What's new in this novel is a greater explanation of how The Culture fit into the galaxy, with descriptions of at least one other civilisation that is their equal. Before now I've always felt that The Culture were the dominant species (culture?) but Matter reveals that not to be the case. If you are after some alien civilisations, with their own weird ways and massive engineering eye-kick projects then you'll enjoy it. Personally I'd have preferred some more of the Culture and the Minds. There were a few tantalising glimpses of life in The Culture, especially a civillians reaction to a Special Circumstances agent, but a few scenes aren't enough for me. And of course it was witty, with some funny moments (usuallly involving drones and ships) that made me laugh out loud eg.

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48. 19. Iain M. Banks's "Culture" Books? (In What Order Should I Read...) From Andrea Leistra (aleistra@f1n7.u.arizona.edu) and others http://stason.org/TULARC/education-books/sci-fi-sf-written/19-Iain-M-Banks-s-Cul

stason.org TULARC Education rec.arts.sf.written 19. Iain M. Banks's "Culture" books? (In what order should I read...) stason.org Articles Development Books ... Site Map Search Favorite Sites Chest of Books Healing Cloud StasoSphere Practical mod_perl ... MailChannels Hosted by Description This article is from the rec.arts.sf.written FAQ , by Evelyn C. Leeper evelynleeper@geocities.com with numerous contributions by others. 19. Iain M. Banks's "Culture" books? (In what order should I read...) From Andrea Leistra (aleistra@f1n7.u.arizona.edu) and others: [See also question 12A.] There are generally two recommended reading orders for Banks. None of the Culture books are directly connected, so in terms of spoilers it makes little difference, and generally most of the debate tends to be over which book should be read first. The publication order is one that is often recommended: CONSIDER PHLEBAS PLAYER OF GAMES USE OF WEAPONS "The State of the Art" (see question 12A) EXCESSION INVERSIONS ("A Gift from the Culture" can be read after any book other than CONSIDER PHELBAS) This is frequently recommended, at least to the extent of "Read

49. CFP: Iain (M.) Banks (UK) (2/28/06; 9/2/06) From Katharine Cox On 2005-10-18 (Ca categorising banks writing, compounded by his decision to publish his science fiction writing under the name of iain M. banks, his work has been neglected. http://cfp.english.upenn.edu/archive/International/0161.html

CFP: Iain (M.) Banks (UK) (2/28/06; 9/2/06) This message Message body More options Related messages Next message Previous message From Katharine.Cox_at_hull.ac.uk Date : Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:45:37 +0100 CFP: Iain (M.) Banks(UK) (02/28/06; 09/02/06) Call for papers for a one-day conference hosted at University of Westminster, London England. The UK Network for Modern Fiction Studies in partnership with the University of Hull invites proposals for papers and panels for our Iain (M.) Banks conference to be held on Saturday 2nd September 2006 at the University of Westminster, London. This is the first UK conference to focus solely on Iain Banks and coincides with the publication of his latest novel. Confirmed speakers include: Tim Middleton James Kneale Iain (M.) Banks is unquestionably an original, innovative writer whose work is marginalised and remains on the periphery of academic acceptance, failing to gain recognition from the contemporary canon. His often experimental, avante-garde and cross-genre narratives are concerned principally, but not exclusively, with the contestation of

50. 'Matter' By Iain M Banks - Cover Art Revealed : The Genre Files 2 Responses to “ Matter by iain M banks cover art revealed”. Alex on August 9th, 2007 410 pm. It s official! We just got a post up at the Orbit blog, http://www.thegenrefiles.com/2007/08/09/matter-by-iain-m-banks-cover-art-reveale

The Genre Files Books, graphic novels, genre fiction, book marketing Home Contact Info Tag Cloud RSS Filed by: Darren on August 9, 2007 at 8:19 Filed In: Art Books My mate Ed Ashby seems to have managed a bit of a coup. Or at least, I'm assuming so as I haven't seen the cover art for the brand new Culture novel, Matter Amazon ] splashed across all the sf news blogs just yet. In fact, I don't know if it's even official. It's on the Little, Brown website, sure, but there hasn't been a post to the Orbit Books blog ... so either this is actually an early draft artwork that some LB website intern has managed to upload by mistake and the guys at Orbit are going to kill me, or it really is the finished product and very few others have seen it yet, in which case, full kudos to Ed! Of course, the other possibility is that I've had my head under a rock, everyone has seen this already and the previous two paragraphs - plus the newsbite I just posted to UKSFBN - will come back to haunt me (cue a rash of comments with links to 'New Banks cover' posts written months ago...)

51. Iain M Banks Books : Lovereading UK iain M banks,Read a free first chapter extract and online book review for iain M banks and hundreds of other authors such as Wilbur Smith, Stephen King, http://www.lovereading.co.uk/author/Iain M Banks/gd

Author of the Month Richard and Judy 2008 Costa Awards 2007 Romantic Novelists' Prize ... Home Genres Like for Like Register Gift Vouchers Kids Books Search text Search type Book Title Author Name ISBN Format All Formats Paperback Hardback Audio Book Other Your basket is empty Author of the Month Richard and Judy 2008 Costa Awards 2007 Romantic Novelists' Prize ... 'new gen' Read the opening extract of the brand new Tim Winton novel before its publication on 02/05/2008 Iain M Banks Iain M Banks came to widespread and controversial public notice with the publication of his first novel, THE WASP FACTORY, in 1984. He has since gained enormous popular and critical acclaim for both his mainstream (published under the name Iain Banks ) and his science fiction novels. Featured Books, with extracts, by Iain M Banks Algebraist Iain M Banks It is 4034 AD, humanity has made it to the stars and there is no better guide than this man to take you there too. It is his first new paperback in four years, a celebration indeed. Comparison: Peter F... Format: Paperback - Released: Lovereading Price: Books by Iain M Banks Hardback Paperback Audiobooks Algebraist ... Iain M Banks The year is 4034. The Nasqueron Dwellers, regarded as barbaric by the rest of the solar system, live on a gas giant at the edge of the universe. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Dwellers, must...

52. London Meeting: Iain M Banks « Torque Control The guest at tonight’s BSFA meeting is iain M banks, who will be interviewed by Farah Mendlesohn. The venue for tonight’s meeting is Physics Lecture Theatre http://vectoreditors.wordpress.com/2007/11/28/london-meeting-iain-m-banks/

Torque Control The Vector Editorial Blog How I Am Spending My Weekend Thoughts on the BSI London Meeting: Iain M Banks You know, between the BSFA news community , and the shiny new website feed , you barely need me to post these reminders any more. Nevertheless: Iain M Banks , who will be interviewed by Farah Mendlesohn Physics Lecture Theatre 1, Blackett Lab, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus (on the corner of Prince Consort Road and Queensgate), London, SW7 2AZ . Here is a (pdf) map ; the Blackett building is no. 7, in the North-West corner of the campus. This entry was posted on November 28, 2007 at 11:55 am and is filed under BSFA Events SF . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Neuromancer Says: November 28, 2007 at 1:10 pm but doing it ahead of time might have given some of us who dont liv ein london more time to plan a trip to town Niall Says: November 28, 2007 at 2:18 pm Ah. Sorry about that. I did mention it at the start of last week, although admittedly said mention was buried in a post about many other things.

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54. Iain M. Banks, Inversions A review of the author s 1998 novel, the sixth in the Culture universe. http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Rampart/2547/skyr.htm

WELCOME JUMP EXPLORE THE POINT ... HOME INVERSIONS BY IAIN M. BANKS (Review by Nick Gevers, Ph.D., Cape Town, South Africa) In Inversions Inversions employs these methods with unusual verve and force. It is an ornate labyrinth of disguise, subtle contrast, and revelatory comparison. Use of Weapons [1990] and Excession Inversions Inversions Inversions Coelestis A Maggot ORBIT (UK). 1998. TRADE PAPERBACK. This page hosted by Get your own Free Home Page

55. Iain Banks@Everything2.com I put in the manuscript of The Wasp Factory as iain M. banks, and my publishers then, Interview from Wired magazine, June 1996, taken from iain M. banks http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=14952

56. Banks, Iain M. Look To Windward - Brief Article - Young Adult Review - Book Revi banks, iain M. Look to windward Brief Article - Young Adult Review - Book Review from Kliatt in Reference provided free by Find Articles. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PBX/is_2_37/ai_111305173

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57. RPG Archive: Role Playing Community Site And Online Adventure Database A vage plot arc and background details for running a series of senarios in a universe inspired by iain M banks Culture books. Ultraultra high tech. http://www.rpgarchive.com/index.php?page=adv1&advid=550

58. Iain Banks Bibliography Of First Editions At Bookseller World It was under the name iain M banks that the author entered the genre fully though. A best selling both respected and challenging he is a favourite amongst http://www.booksellerworld.com/iain-banks.htm

Iain Banks Bibliography A Collectors Reference Guide UK First Edition Books Find an Author A B C D ... XYZ More Information Iain Banks was born in Scotland on 16th February 1954 was educated in Stirling and after university travelled through Europe before taking a job with a steel company. He later became a solicitors clerk whilst trying to get his first novel published. His first efforts were rejected until he wrote Wasp Factory which was snapped up immediately. It caused quite a stir at the time with some public libraries even refusing to stock it. The author always had an enthusiasm for science fiction, suggestions of which appear in his early work. It was under the name Iain M Banks that the author entered the genre fully though. A best selling both respected and challenging he is a favourite amongst collectors, the first book being the most sought after. If you are looking to buy or sell books then our rare booksellers section may be of some assistance. You may also Like John Wyndham Aldous Huxley Dennis Wheatly Kurt Vonnegut Title Publisher Date Notes The Wasp Factory Macmillan 5,000 copies

59. Science Fiction (Title Index) Against a dark background, banks, iain M, samuel j. Against A Dark Background, iain M. banks, Carsten Klinge. Against A Dark Background, iain M. banks http://www.tnrdlib.bc.ca/rr-indexes/sf-index-title.html

Science Fiction (Title Index) Back to the Reader's Robot Science Fiction Menu Page Title Author Reviewed by "Dreams-The Gateway" Poessel, Louis Louis Poessel "Hold Back This Day" Kendall, Ward John Relson the "Neveryona" quartet Samuel R Delany brendon murley "Shadow People-Spectators or Participants?" Poessel, Louis Louis Poessel (something) Hope series Feintuch, David David Richards Flint, Eric Joseph Farand Orwell, George Charles Spitzig Orwell, George Carrie Corlette Orwell, George Charles Spitzig Orwell, George Chris Barts Orwell, George David Monterrubio Barragan 3001: The Final Odyssey Arthur C. Clarke Daniel LeBoeuf Disch, Thomas T. Caraway The Passing of the Techno-Mages Cavelos, Jeanne Daniel LeBoeuf The Abyss Orson Scott Card Kevin Kierans Acorna, the Unicorn Girl Mccaffrey, Anne Eleanor Chae Acorna, the Unicorn Girl Mccaffrey, Anne Katie Wiens Across Realtime Vernor Vinge Charles Danforth Adventures In Spacetime Derrick Neill Derrick Neill The Affirmation Christopher Priest Keith Barnett Against a Dark Background Banks, Iain

60. Excession First off if you haven t read any of iain M. banks s Culture novels, go get them instanter. My favorite is Player of Games, but the first one, http://www.zompist.com/excess.html

Part 3 of an occasional series of essays presenting more verbiage on books too much has been said about already Iain M. Banks's Excession First off: if you haven't read any of Iain M. Banks's Culture novels, go get them instanter. My favorite is Player of Games , but the first one, Consider Phlebas , is good, grand space opera, and Use of Weapons is a chilling and breathtaking tour de force. Banks burst into science fiction like your good uncle, bearing just what we needed and hardly knew we wanted: good writing, notable characters, impeccable technique, humor (no one will ever be able to name spaceships the same way again), a sense of enormous scale, icy plunges into the macabre, and a gleeful reversal of the usual politics of sf instead of peddling libertarianism or anarchism, or projecting the U.S. into the far future, Banks depicts an unabashed socialist utopia. (If that sounds grim, rest assured that the Culture is one of the few sf worlds it would really be fun to live in and that the "M." in Banks's name most likely stands for "moral ambiguity".) So go and read them. Then you can come back here and hear about

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