One of the most important novels of the late 20th century - repackaged for a new generation.
Irvine Welsh is the author of ten previous novels and four books of shorter fiction. He currently lives in Chicago.
Abhorrently dark and raw to the core, Trainspotting is an
insight into one of life's many ugly personalities - addiction and
the accompanying domino effect of grim inevitabilities... Irvine
Welsh's novel will always be a cult classic. -- Tori Chalmers *
Culture Trip *
Welsh's skill as a storyteller is undeniable, bringing both wit and
compassion to a grim subject matter. If you liked Danny Boyle's
film adaptation, you'll love the original. -- Maddy Searle * i
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The voice of punk, grown up, grown wiser and grown eloquent *
Sunday Times *
The best book ever written by man or woman... Deserves to sell more
copies than the bible * Rebel Inc *
Welsh writes with a skill, wit and compassion that amounts to
genius. He is the best thing that has happened to British writing
for decades * Sunday Times *
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