Alan Bissett (born 17 November 1975) is an author and playwright from Hallglen, an area of Falkirk in Scotland. After the publication of his first two novels, Boyracers and The Incredible Adam Spark, he became known for his different take on Scots dialect writing, evolving a style specific to Falkirk, suffused with popular culture references and socialist politics. He also applied to be rector of Glasgow University in 2014.
You can find people similar to Alan Bissett by visiting our lists People educated at Falkirk High School and 21st-century Scottish novelists.
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Date of birth | 17 November 1975
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