Dunno about the rest of you, but really missing this guy right now.

#ianbanks #ianmbanks

The library at our French house is coming along. But I think I'll need and extra 'B' shelf... #booksky #ianbanks #iainmbanks

Hard Suit (Culture model, pre-Idiran War) 👽👁️🌙💾🧬

#illustration #character #characterdesign #ianmbanks #theculture #specialcircumstances #digitalart #hardsuit #spacesuit #tech #ianbanks

Great choice! Banks' Culture series explores post-scarcity societies and AI ethics. “The player of games” is a must-read! What aspect of his work resonates with you most? 🪐📚 #SciFi #IanBanks

“Real” as my daughter would say. #ianbanks #ianbanks

Otd in 1992, Ian Banks’ 2nd spell with Barnsley came to a close as he played his last game in a 3-1 defeat at Leicester City in Div 2. David Currie scored the Reds goal. Banks 1st spell was from 1979 -83 when he left for Leicester for £100,000. He returned..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #IanBanks #LeicesterCity

On this day in 1981, following both clubs’ promotion the previous season, Barnsley played Rotherham United at Millmoor in Division 2. And what a game it was..... #BarnsleyFC #IanBanks #RotherhamUnited www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzLs...

On this day in 1980, in the 3,000th league match since entering the FL & on a run of 6 consecutive wins in Div 3, Barnsley played Fulham at Oakwell. On a snow covered pitch, Fulham were 2-0 up after 23 mins. Mike Lester got one back & despite Glyn Riley..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Fulham #MikeLester #IanBanks

“Money is a sign of poverty”

Such an important quote wowow

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..in Aug '89 for another 3 seasons before signing for Rotherham United in July ’92. In total he made 307 appearances (19th most in club history) & scored 51 goals for BFC. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #IanBanks #RUFC

being sent off in the 75th min, the Reds came back to equalise – Ian Banks making it 2-2. #BarnsleyFC #Fulham #MikeLester #IanBanks

On this day in 1991, Barnsley played at Swindon Town in Division 2, losing the match 3-1. Barnsley’s goal was scored by Ian Banks – his 50th in all comps for the Reds. He scored again in Sept leaving him with a total of 51 and is the 25th highest scorer in club history. #BarnsleyFC #IanBanks

..Burnley equalised 3 mins later & went ahead before h-t. With 30 mins left Ian Banks levelled - a penalty after Aylott was fouled but it seemed the game would be drawn until Banks slammed in a free-kick from 30 yds with just a couple of mins left to win it 3-2. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #Burnley #IanBanks

On this day in 1981, on a run of 7 without a win, Barnsley were 5th in Div 3 when they played Burnley at Oakwell. Ronnie Glavin eased the nerves, scoring after 13 mins from an excellent Phil Chambers pass but they returned when.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Burnley #IanBanks www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kyc...

In 1981, a draw followed by 3 defeats meant Barnsley fell from the top of the table down to 4th in Division 3. Then on this day they visited Charlton Athletic, the team that replaced them as leaders. New signing Ray McHale made his debut and the Reds earned a 1-1 draw, Ian..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #IanBanks