Kelman, James (1946-...), is a Scottish author known for his novels and short stories about the bleak lives of working-class characters in Glasgow. Critics have praised Kelman for his skill at capturing the sights and sounds of Glasgow and for his rich use of Scottish working-class dialect. However, reviewers have also criticized his extensive use of profanity. Kelman won the Booker Prize for his novel How Late It Was, How Late (1994). The Booker Prize is the United Kingdom's highest literary award.