Musician Dictionary

James Kelman

Scottish writer

DescriptionScottish writer
Source: Wikidata
Born1946-06-09
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceGlasgow Glasgow
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaScotland
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Source: Wikidata
Occupationwriter screenwriter novelist political activist
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Group (Glasgow)
Source: Wikidata
AwardsJames Tait Black Memorial Prize Saltire Awards Cheltenham Prize for Literature Booker Prize
Source: Wikidata

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