Synopsis
"The Wasp Factory" a curious and comic first novel by Iain Banks, concerning the macabre obsessions of 16 year old Frank who inhabits a weird world of murder and madness.
Further Information
Other Archive resources
The Big Scottish Book Club | Series 4: Episode 5
The readers and booksellers of Wigtown discuss Scottish classic The Wasp Factory, by Iain Banks, and suggest some recommended reads.
Scotland's Favourite Book
Following a public vote Kirsty Wark reveals the top ten countdown leading to the nation's favourite book. Along the way, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Susan Calman, Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sanjeev Kohli are among the celebrities championing their personal favourite.