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.

‘Publishers Weekly’, 5 January 2004. ‘Writer's News’, January 2004. 2 copies, one press cutting and one photocopy. ‘BookPage’, February 2004. Unidentified newspaper, February 2004, about his novel ‘A Question of Blood’ and other projects. ‘New Haven Register’, 4 March 2004. ‘Rocky Fork Enterprise’, 4 March 2004. ‘Asia Books New Arrivals Catalogue’, February-March 2004. ‘Sunday Herald’, 2 May 2004. ‘Writers on Writing’ by Craig M. McDonald (website), May 2004, Parts 1 and 2. Folios 100-117. ‘Crime on Store’, Summer 2004. ‘Scotsman’, 25 September 2004. ‘Scotrail Outlook’, Autumn 2004. ‘Bücher’, 2004 (in German). Folios 192-195.