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Novels.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Invented prose narratives of considerable length and a certain complexity that deal imaginatively with human experience through a connected sequence of events involving a group of persons in a specific setting.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Administrative, promotional, and other materials relating to various novels of Ian Rankin., 1987-2013.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50440-50443
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1987-2013.

Bestseller lists from periodicals featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 1997-2017.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50588-50590
Scope and Contents The Bestseller Lists are determined by various authorities and printed in various periodicals. They include Scottish, national, and international rankings, and categories including fiction, hardcover, crime fiction, and others. Items include individual press cuttings, press cuttings provided by Durrants Press Cuttings, and photocopies of press cuttings. They are arranged chronologically, and thereafter alphabetically by publication/publisher. Years covered: 1997-2004 inclusive,...
Dates: 1997-2017.

Bestseller lists printed in newspapers other serial publications featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 1997-2000.

 File
Identifier: MS.50588
Scope and Contents

The Bestseller Lists are determined by various authorities and printed in various periodicals. They include Scottish, national, and international rankings, and categories including fiction, hardcover, crime fiction, and others. Items include individual press cuttings, press cuttings provided by Durrants Press Cuttings, and photocopies of press cuttings. They are arranged chronologically, and thereafter alphabetically by publication/publisher.

Dates: 1997-2000.

Editorial notes for ‘Watchman’, a spy novel by Ian Rankin; with a related contract and advertisements., 1987-2004.

 File
Identifier: MS.50436
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...
Dates: 1987-2004.

Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50444
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1984-2018.

Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin., 1986-2008.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50412-50431
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1986-2008.

Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50445
Scope and Contents This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1984-2018.

Published extracts from novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2003.

 File
Identifier: MS.50445
Scope and Contents Extract from Ian Rankin's novel 'Black [and] Blue', published in A Shot in the Dark magazine. (Extract at Folios 12-14)Folios 1-24.Extract from Ian Rankin's novels 'Resurrection Men', published in Sky magazine. (Extract at Folios 65-67)Folios 25-88.Extract of Ian Rankin's novel 'Summer Rites' [see 'The Flood'], published in Cencrastus magazine. (Extract at Folios 106)Folios 89-116.Extract, date?, from Ian Rankin's novel...
Dates: 1984-2003.

Scottish Book Marketing Group bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 1998-2002.

 File
Identifier: MS.50587
Scope and Contents

Scottish Book Marketing Group bestseller lists, 1998-2002, ‘Top Twenty Scottish Titles / Scottish Bestseller List’, featuring the novels of Ian Rankin. Folios 1-55.

Lists cover specific dates, format DD Month YYYY.

Scottish Book Marketing Group yearly bestseller lists, 1999-2001, ‘Scottish Bestseller List / Top Ten Scottish Titles’, featuring the novels of Ian Rankin. Folios 56-58.

Lists are for entire calendar years.

Dates: 1998-2002.

Typescripts of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials., Circa 1984-1986.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50432-50435
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: Circa 1984-1986.

Typescripts of the unfinished novel 'Sabbath Child' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 1991.

 File
Identifier: MS.50437
Scope and Contents

Includes first drafts of Chapters One and Two (Folios 1-13) followed by notes (Folios 14-25).

Includes press cutting about child criminals taken by Rankin as research (Folios 26-27).

Includes correspondence to Rankin from Professor Francis Lyall of the University of Aberdeen Faculty of Law on laws regarding child criminals for research (Folio 28).

'Sabbath Child' was not completed nor published.

Folios 1-28.

Dates: 1991.