John Burnside was one of those rare prolific writers whose quality and care was not diminished by the apparent ease with which words arrived. His life’s work is like a dark, glittering,... Read more »
Andrew OâHagan. Photograph: Mimmo Frassineti/REX/Shutterstock Andrew OâHagan: âHe was among the best writers of his generationâ Scottish novelist John Burnside had a gift for naming those things that exist beyond plain sight,... Read more »
John Burnside, author of Black Cat Bone and The Asylum Dance, has died aged 69 after a short illness. He died on 29 May, his publisher has confirmed. Though mainly known for... Read more »