Irvine Welsh is a celebrated and influential Scottish writer and director whose work includes the novels: "Trainspotting", "Marabou Stork Nightmares", "Filth", "Glue", "Porno", "The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs", "Crime", "Skagboys", "The Sex Lives of Siamese Twins", "A Decent Ride", "The Blade Artist", "Dead Men's Trousers".

Film adaptations include: "Trainspotting", "The Acid House", "Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy", "Filth", and "T2 Trainspotting".