The Culture Data Repository is the web presence of the Culture mailing list. The Culture List was originally set up in 1995 as a discussion list to talk about the work of Scottish writer Iain (M.) Banks. We still talk about Banks but new list members shouldn't be surprised if a lot of conversation is off topic. We don't consider this a bad thing as long as what is posted is of interest to large percentage of the List. Discussion about books and films, whether Banks or not, is always welcome. If you do want to talk about Banks then post about him and you are guaranteed to get a lot of replies.

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The Culture Data Repository contains information that we think should be a little less ephemeral than just List email. This includes reviews, recommendations, short stories, articles on pretty much anything you can imagine and, of course, information on Banks. The CDR also contains profiles for individual list members where they might choose to tell you a little bit about themselves.

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