Scope and Contents Contact details, circa 2004-2012, of people to be used as characters in Rankin’s novels, collected by or sent to Ian Rankin. Folios 1-3.Arnold, Gavin Glass, Katie Martin, John Mellon, Jim Robison, Elaine Data Protection: names, phone numbers, email addresses Notes, 1985-Circa 2000, by Ian Rankin on his creative writing, including story ideas and personal notes. Folios 4-Notes are manuscript and typescript. The series contains notes on ideas...

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This series contains various developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various creative works. Materials include contact details, working notes, research, and press cuttings. Also included is a report on a marketing research project on Ian Rankin.

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This series contains various developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various creative works. Materials include contact details, working notes, research, and press cuttings. Also included is a report on a marketing research project on Ian Rankin.

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This series contains manuscripts of, and associated working papers for, Ian Rankin’s PhD thesis on Muriel Spark for the University of Edinburgh. The working papers include extensive research notes, press cuttings, and other research materials collected by Rankin, as well as correspondence and other contact between Rankin and his PhD supervisor. Also included are administrative materials of the University of Edinburgh regarding postgraduate studies.

Scope and Contents Working notes, 1992, of Ian Rankin for screenplay 'Quality of Life', Episode 1 of ‘Rebus’. Folios 1-33.Includes working notes of Rankin on characters, plot development, and episode structure. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by development of themes and plot. Editorial notes, 1992, of Ian Rankin and Beth Porter for screenplay ‘Quality of Life’, Episode 1 of ‘Rebus’. Folios 34-45.Includes annotated typescript...

Scope and Contents Working notes, 2005, of Ian Rankin for ‘Rebus’s Scotland’. The notes are arranged in their original order in which they arrived; manuscript followed by typescript. Folios 1-19.Editorial notes, 2005, of Ian Rankin and another for ‘Rebus’s Scotland’. The notes are undated, and the arrangement has been suggested by chronology. Folios 20-30.Press cuttings, 1945-2005, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his non-fiction work 'Rebus's Scotland'. Folios 31-44....

Scope and Contents Working notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin and Christopher Penfold. Folios 1-30.The notes include research and information on character, plot, and backstory development, research on heroin and cocaine usage, customs, Fraserburgh, more. As most of the notes are undated, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes working synopsis of ‘Lazarus’. Folios 20-30. Editorial notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin,...

Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin, 2007-2008, relating to the development of the plot and characters for his full-length novel ‘Doors Open’. Folios 1-15.Includes largely editorial notes of Ian Rankin and Caroline Oakley (editor, Orion Publishing Group) relating to the full-length novel ‘Doors Open’, based on the short novel of the same name written by Rankin for ‘The New York Times’.Most of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by theme and...

Scope and Contents Notes, 1994-1996, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters of his novel ‘Black and Blue’. Folios 1-112. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of...

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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.

Scope and Contents Notes, 1993-1994, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Bleeding Hearts’. Folios 1-49.Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development...

Scope and Contents Notes, 2010-2011, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Impossible Dead’. Folios 1-85.The notes include working and research notes, including research on Willie McRae, the 1980s, and terrorism. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and...

Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin, Circa 1996, from original folder annotated by Rankin 'Comic Fife Losers Novel'. Folios 1-17. Includes notes towards a comic novel (unwritten). Notes are in their original order upon acquisition.Notes, Circa 1997-1999, from original folder annotated by Rankin ‘World's End + story ideas etc 1990s'. Folios 18-38. Notes detail short story ideas and ideas for other works, and commentary on the writing process. A large portion of the notes are on a concept for a...

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Manuscript notes contain research on Muriel Spark and her writing, collected from various volumes, journals, interviews, and reviews. Also included are general developmental notes by Rankin on his thesis. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, are arranged in their original order upon acquisition.

Scope and Contents Working, research, and editorial notes, 1993-1995, of Ian Rankin and others relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’.The notes include early working notes, research notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and of BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Many of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by development of themes and revisions. Folios 1-124.Includes storylines of ‘The...

Scope and Contents Editorial notes, 1987, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Watchman', from Sara Kerruish at The Bodley Head. Folios 1-2. Contract, 1987, between Ian Rankin, care of Curtis Brown (agents), and The Bodley Head, for Rankin's novel 'Watchman'. Folios 3-14.Includes correspondence to Rankin from Michael Shaw (agent, Curtis Brown) regarding royalties and the contract (Folios 13-14). Advertisement, 1988, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Watchman' in The Bodley Head catalogue. Folios...

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The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for the first, second, third, and final drafts. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme.

Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (editor, Orion Publishing Group) (Folio 48).

Scope and Contents Lectures and seminars written and given by Ian Rankin on creative writing and literary works. Folios 1-88.Materials include typescripts and related developmental notes. Lectures are arranged alphabetically by title.‘Creative Writing’. Folios 1-26. This lecture was given by Rankin in Japan. Typescripts, 1996-1997, of Ian Rankin’s lecture 'Creative Writing', three drafts, early and revised; with author’s annotations. 'Reading the Reader: Reader-Response...

Scope and Contents Materials include typescripts and related developmental notes. Lectures and seminars are arranged alphabetically by title. 'From Sherlock Holmes to Judge Dredd: Crime Fiction's Place in British Culture'. Folios 1-52. Ian Rankin gave this lecture in Japan, and the re-purposed it as a seminar for the Shots in the Dark Summer School in Nottingham in 1997.Lecture for Japan. Annotated typescripts, 1995, 'From Sherlock Holmes to Judge Dredd: Crime Fiction's Place in British...

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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, various other creative works of Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.

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This series contains materials relating to trips, charity events, ceremonies/receptions, and other events attended by Ian Rankin where he was not the subject/guest of honour. Included are ephemera, administrative materials, and promotional materials relating to the events.

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Notebook annotated 'Ian's Book', and 'This book belongs to Ian Rankin the writer. It is his Big Book of Ideas, so no peeking’.

Notebook contains notes on story ideas, novel ideas, Rebus ideas, and personal notes.

The notebook contains several blank leaves at the end which are not foliated.

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Typescripts, 1988-1989, of possible storylines for ‘The Bill’ by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-43.

Notes, 1989, of Ian Rankin from a meting with Barbara Cox, writer on television show ‘The Bill’, about Rankin’s development of a screenplay 'Swings and Roundabouts' for 'The Bill'. Folios 44-47.

Episode pitch, circa 1988, ‘Missing Person’, by Ian Rankin, to the television show 'The Bill'; fax. Folios 48-50.

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Concerns the connection between Rankin`s writings and National Library of Scotland.

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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, various other creative works of Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.