The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies.

The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of periodical.

‘Publishing News’, 14 January 2000, about Rankin’s career and the television adaptation of ‘Rebus’ starring John Hannah. 2 copies. ‘Evening News’, 12 February 2000, on various writing and filming projects. ‘Observer’, 13 February 2000, about Rankin’s writing career and finances. 2 photocopies. Second photocopy also includes interview from the ‘Evening Standard’, 14 February 2000, about various topics. ‘Evening Standard’, 14 February 2000, about Rankin’s career and various topics. ‘Dunfermline Herald & Post’, 24 February 2000. 2 copies. ‘Yorkshire Evening Press’, 29 February 2000. ‘Herald’, 23 March 2000, about Rankin’s writing career and personal life. ‘Independent’, 20 April 2000, about Rankin’s character Rebus, Edinburgh, and his writing career. ‘Kino News’, May/June 2000. ‘Birmingham Post’, 9 March 2000. ‘Tiyf’, 31 March 2000, about Rankin’s writing career, growing up in Fife, and moving to a new house. ‘Express’, 26 April 2000, about Rankin’s career and the television adaptation of ‘Rebus’. ‘Gazet van Antwerpen’, November 2000, in Dutch. ‘Hiya!’, Winter 2000, about Rankin’s career and personal life, including moving to a new house and his children. Folios 28-82. ‘Reader's Digest’, February 2001, about his writing, influences, and personal life. Includes letter to Rankin from the Assistant to Editor. Folios 83-169. Unidentified publication by Allen and Unwen, 1 March 2001, interview question answers sent in an email from Rankin to Angela at Allen and Unwen. ‘Shots’, Spring 2001, about Rankin’s character Rebus and his writing process. ‘Alodis’, 6 August 2001. ‘Crime Factory’, 2001, Issue 3, about Rankin’s Rebus character and novels. Folios 231-264.