FBF Irvine Welsh in conversation

When Irvine Welsh burst onto the literary scene in 1990, he didn’t just arrive – he turned things on their head. His debut novel, Trainspotting, was instantly hailed as a classic, and the 1996 film adaptation by Danny Boyle only cemented its reputation as a defining cultural moment, a legacy that continues to inspire and provoke artistic creation to this very day.

He'll be talking to Miranda Sawyer about his highly anticipated sequel, Men in Love, Welsh picks things up in the immediate wake of Trainspotting's narrative, as Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie go about filling their days with sex, romance, work (and some questionable adventures) amid the heady days of the 90s club scene.

“Like all his best work, Men in Love is propulsive, hilarious and bittersweet in equal measure…” — GQ

“Welsh at his best… it is hard not to be charmed by its flair and insolence…” — Guardian

“Drugs, bad sex, ripe Scottish vernacular… the colloquial vigour of the writing never flags” — Mail on Sunday

About Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh was born and raised in Edinburgh. His first novel, Trainspotting, has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written fourteen further novels, including the number-one Sunday Times bestseller Dead Men’s Trousers, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays.

Irvine Welsh currently lives between London, Edinburgh and Miami.

FBF Irvine Welsh in conversation

Saturday 25th October 8.00pm

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