McIlvanney, William 1936-2015
Overview
| Works: | 89 works in 503 publications in 10 languages and 6,181 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Detective and mystery fiction Noir fiction Interviews Criticism, interpretation, etc Poetry Pictorial works Bildungsromans Domestic fiction History |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Interviewee, Other, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Commentator |
| Classifications: | PR6063.A237, 823.914 |
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Most widely held works about
William McIlvanney
- Researching McIlvanney : a critical and bibliographic introduction by Craig W McLuckie( Book )
- William McIlvanney's Laidlaw by Beth Dickson( Book )
- Lips that touch, a novel & 'Tiny jubilations', a critical essay exploring photography, narrative and inspiration as haunting by Zoë Strachan( )
- Textual resistance, cultural legitimacy and the politics of representation in the fiction of James Kelman and William McIlvanney by Cameron Sharkey( )
- Scottish writers talking : George Mackay Brown, Jessie Kesson, Norman MacCaig, William McIlvanney, David Toulmin( Book )
Most widely held works by
William McIlvanney
Laidlaw by
William McIlvanney(
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86 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complex, unconventional detective, Laidlaw, is assigned to investigate the murder of a young girl
86 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complex, unconventional detective, Laidlaw, is assigned to investigate the murder of a young girl
Strange loyalties by
William McIlvanney(
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48 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw blunders his way through ruined lives and frustrated relationships investigating his brother's murder and a drug pusher in Glasgow
48 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw blunders his way through ruined lives and frustrated relationships investigating his brother's murder and a drug pusher in Glasgow
The papers of Tony Veitch by
William McIlvanney(
Book
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55 editions published between 1983 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
McIlvanney once again sets out on the dark side of Glasgow with Detective Jack Laidlaw. "The wine he gave me winsy wine" were the final words of Eck Adamson to Laidlaw, his only friend. Laidlaw is convinced the Eck was murdered and that an elusive young student, Tony Veitch, holds the key to the mystery
55 editions published between 1983 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
McIlvanney once again sets out on the dark side of Glasgow with Detective Jack Laidlaw. "The wine he gave me winsy wine" were the final words of Eck Adamson to Laidlaw, his only friend. Laidlaw is convinced the Eck was murdered and that an elusive young student, Tony Veitch, holds the key to the mystery
The big man by
William McIlvanney(
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28 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Seen in the Motion Picture Starring Liam Neeson The big man is Dan Scoular, a legend of physical prowess in a decaying Ayrshire mining community. When a bare-knuckle fight offers both money and a purpose, he finds it turns into a monumental struggle to keep his heritage and integrity intact
28 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Seen in the Motion Picture Starring Liam Neeson The big man is Dan Scoular, a legend of physical prowess in a decaying Ayrshire mining community. When a bare-knuckle fight offers both money and a purpose, he finds it turns into a monumental struggle to keep his heritage and integrity intact
Docherty by
William McIlvanney(
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48 editions published between 1975 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the end of 1903, in working-class town in the West of Scotland, Tam Docherty's youngest son, Conn is born. Tam is determined that life and the pits won't swallow up his boy the way it has him. Courageous and questioning, Docherty emerges as aleader of almost indomitable strength, but in a close-knit community tradition is a powerful opponent
48 editions published between 1975 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the end of 1903, in working-class town in the West of Scotland, Tam Docherty's youngest son, Conn is born. Tam is determined that life and the pits won't swallow up his boy the way it has him. Courageous and questioning, Docherty emerges as aleader of almost indomitable strength, but in a close-knit community tradition is a powerful opponent
Weekend by
William McIlvanney(
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23 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a Victorian mansion hotel on a Scottish island, a group of English literature lecturers and students from Glasgow gather for a study weekend, though studying is not exactly what some of them have in mind. And the weekend does prove to be a major turning point in the emotional lives of serveral people
23 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a Victorian mansion hotel on a Scottish island, a group of English literature lecturers and students from Glasgow gather for a study weekend, though studying is not exactly what some of them have in mind. And the weekend does prove to be a major turning point in the emotional lives of serveral people
The kiln by
William McIlvanney(
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19 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in English and Bulgarian and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alone in a rented flat in Edinburgh, Tom Docherty recalls the summer of 1955. Then he was 17, with school behind him and a job in a brickwork. Now, he recalls his intellectual and sexual awakening and the paths he took as an adult, trying to make sense of what he has become
19 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in English and Bulgarian and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alone in a rented flat in Edinburgh, Tom Docherty recalls the summer of 1955. Then he was 17, with school behind him and a job in a brickwork. Now, he recalls his intellectual and sexual awakening and the paths he took as an adult, trying to make sense of what he has become
Walking wounded by
William McIlvanney(
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23 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells stories of the casualties of social and emotional struggle, who defy defeat with humour, resilience and inspiring faith in their dreams
23 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells stories of the casualties of social and emotional struggle, who defy defeat with humour, resilience and inspiring faith in their dreams
Remedy is none by
William McIlvanney(
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17 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Grant, an intense young student at Glasgow University watches his father die. Overwhelmed by the memory of this humble yet dignified death, Charlie is left to face his own fierce resentment for his adulterous mother. With shades of Hamlet and Camus, William McIlvanney's first novel is a revelatory portrait of youth, of society and of family
17 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie Grant, an intense young student at Glasgow University watches his father die. Overwhelmed by the memory of this humble yet dignified death, Charlie is left to face his own fierce resentment for his adulterous mother. With shades of Hamlet and Camus, William McIlvanney's first novel is a revelatory portrait of youth, of society and of family
A gift from Nessus by
William McIlvanney(
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17 editions published between 1968 and 2014 in English and Polish and held by 259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eddie Cameron's job is killing him. He is a salesman for Rocklight Ltd., an electrical equipment firm in Glasgow, where he has been fiddling the firm's expenses. Eddie's life is in tatters - his wife hates him, and his violent temper has left his mistress teetering on the edge of sanity. What could save a man from falling over the edge?
17 editions published between 1968 and 2014 in English and Polish and held by 259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eddie Cameron's job is killing him. He is a salesman for Rocklight Ltd., an electrical equipment firm in Glasgow, where he has been fiddling the firm's expenses. Eddie's life is in tatters - his wife hates him, and his violent temper has left his mistress teetering on the edge of sanity. What could save a man from falling over the edge?
The longships in harbour: poems by
William McIlvanney(
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3 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Scottish writers talking : George Mackay Brown, Jessie Kesson, Norman MacCaig, William McIlvanney, David Toulmin(
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4 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 97 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Scottish Writers Talking is the first of a series of volumes which will feature in-depth interviews with Scottish writers. Isobel Murray and Bob Tait undertook the interviews primarily to extend the record and preserve the voices and opinions of Scottish writers in a Sound Archive, but a major aim was always to edit selected interviews for publication in a way that would interest readers of Scottish writing, help or provoke students of that writing, and highlight the importance and achievements of postwar Scottish literature."--BOOK JACKET
4 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 97 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Scottish Writers Talking is the first of a series of volumes which will feature in-depth interviews with Scottish writers. Isobel Murray and Bob Tait undertook the interviews primarily to extend the record and preserve the voices and opinions of Scottish writers in a Sound Archive, but a major aim was always to edit selected interviews for publication in a way that would interest readers of Scottish writing, help or provoke students of that writing, and highlight the importance and achievements of postwar Scottish literature."--BOOK JACKET
In through the head by
William McIlvanney(
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5 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 86 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 86 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surviving the shipwreck by
William MacIlvanney(
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5 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
These words : weddings and after : an essay and poetry by
William McIlvanney(
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3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shades of grey : Glasgow, 1956-1987 by
Oscar Marzaroli(
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5 editions published between 1986 and 1992 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1986 and 1992 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Laidlaw by
William McIlvanney(
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6 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a young woman is found brutally murdered on Glasgow Green, only Laidlaw stands a chance of finding her murderer from among the hard men, gangland villains and self-made moneymen who lurk in the city's shadows
6 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a young woman is found brutally murdered on Glasgow Green, only Laidlaw stands a chance of finding her murderer from among the hard men, gangland villains and self-made moneymen who lurk in the city's shadows
Laidlaw : a Laidlaw investigation by
William McIlvanney(
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2 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Jack Laidlaw, the original damaged detective. When a young woman is found brutally murdered on Glasgow Green, only Laidlaw stands a chance of finding her murderer from among the hard men, gangland villains, and self-made moneymen who lurk in the city's shadows
2 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet Jack Laidlaw, the original damaged detective. When a young woman is found brutally murdered on Glasgow Green, only Laidlaw stands a chance of finding her murderer from among the hard men, gangland villains, and self-made moneymen who lurk in the city's shadows
Landscapes & figures by
Norman Ackroyd(
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crossing the line(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny Scoular, a loving family man and out-of-work coal miner with a criminal record, has one desperate option: a high-risk, bare-knuckles prizefight financed by the ruthless Glasgow underworld. Can Danny win back both his dignity and family, or will the fists of a man reveal the heart of a hero?
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny Scoular, a loving family man and out-of-work coal miner with a criminal record, has one desperate option: a high-risk, bare-knuckles prizefight financed by the ruthless Glasgow underworld. Can Danny win back both his dignity and family, or will the fists of a man reveal the heart of a hero?
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Adultery Authors, Scottish Boxing matches Brown, George Mackay Coal miners Coal mines and mining College students College teachers Depressions Detective and mystery stories Dysfunctional families English fiction--Scottish authors English poetry Fathers--Death Film adaptations Great Britain Group reading Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Intellectual life Kelman, James, Kesson, Jessie, Laidlaw, Jack (Fictitious character) Literature MacCaig, Norman, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships McIlvanney, William, Midlife crisis Mothers and sons Motion pictures, British Murder--Investigation Narration (Rhetoric) Photographs--Psychological aspects Police Political fiction, English Politics and government Politics in literature Scotland Scotland--Glasgow Scotland--Kilmarnock Scottish fiction Scottish literature Scottish poetry Social conditions Socialism Solitude Teacher-student relationships Toulmin, David Weddings Working class
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