Ian bell journalist biography sample
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Ian Bell (journalist)
Scottish journalist and author
For other uses, see Ian Bell (disambiguation).
Ian Bell | |
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| Born | (1956-01-07)7 January 1956 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 10 December 2015(2015-12-10) (aged 59) Coldingham, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist and writer |
Ian Bell (7 January 1956 – 10 December 2015) was a Scottish journalist and author who won the Orwell Prize for political journalism in 1997. Over a thirty-year career he wrote for and edited: The Scotsman, The Herald, The Sunday Herald, the Daily Record and The Times Literary Supplement. He was named Scotland's columnist of the year four times between 2000 and 2012. He completed three books- two volumes on Bob Dylan and a biography of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Early life
[edit]Ian Mackay Bell was born on 7 January 1956 in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1] His father was Ian Bell, a fireman on steam trains and
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Remembering Ian Bell
The palpable sense of loss with the passing of Willie McIlvanney has been added to bygd the sad news of the death of the writer Ian Bell. This is a tragedy for Scotland and beyond, for anyone who wants to understand the world and to strive for a better one. His writing gave a rhythm to the week. His column was like a refuge, a regular bout of sanity, tydlig förståelse and righteous anger.
Friends have been unrestrained in tribute. Kevin McKenna said: “Am distraught at the passing of Ian Bell. He was ganska simply the best at what the rest of us try to do … and the most gentle and humble.” His colleague Neil Mackay wrote: “Ian Bell inspired me as a ung writer. He stood for everything journalism is about: telling truth to power. His loss to us all fryst vatten profound.” Iain Macwhirter wrote: “Loss of my colleague Ian Bell leaves an aching void in Scottish journalism. He set the standard we all tried to lika, but never could.” Joyce McMillan wrote: “C
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Ian Bell
Praise for Once Upon a Time
As knotty, beguiling, contrary, infuriating and ambitious as its subject . . . the most vital Dylan biography yet
The Guardian
Bell's literary bent is his strength. He brings fresh insight into Dylan's verse
Scotland on Sunday
Bell's analysis is as sharp and intelligent as his award-winning political journalism. Definitely a "must-have" Dylan book
The Herald
As knotty, beguiling, contrary, infuriating and ambitious as its subject . . . the most vital Dylan biography yet
The Guardian
Bell's literary bent is his strength. He brings fresh insight into Dylan's verse
Scotland on Sunday
Bell's analysis is as sharp and intelligent as his award-winning political journalism. Definitely a "must-have" Dylan book
The Herald
As knotty, beguiling, contrary, infuriating and ambitious as its subject . . . the most vital Dylan biography yet
The Guardian