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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.

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....

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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

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....

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....

Scope and Contents

This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

Scope and Contents The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. The notes relate to plot and character development and revisions for various drafts. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Also included are research notes on specific locations, war crimes, and Nazis. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been...

Scope and Contents Items are arranged chronologically, as determined by marked dates and content. Manuscript of Ian Rankin, 1986, of a review of ‘Muriel Spark’ by Alan Bold (1986), with related research notes. Folios 1-10. Typescripts, 1984-1985, of an essay by Ian Rankin, ‘Crocodiles, Rocks, Chess, and Disguise: The Fiction of Muriel Spark’, an essay. Folios 11-69.Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘Crocodiles, Rocks, Chess, and Disguise: The Fiction of Muriel Spark’,...

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This series contains papers relating to the journalistic activities of Ian Rankin. Included, in manuscript, typescript or published format, are articles, reviews, interviews, and obituaries written by Rankin. Some working notes of Rankin are included, and also some papers concerning the administrative aspects of his journalistic engagement.

Scope and Contents Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'Knots and Crosses', 1985, partial early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-26. Notes of Ian Rankin, 1985-1987, relating to the development of the plot and characters ‘Knots and Crosses’. Folios 27-51.Most of the notes are undated. The notes include early developmental notes and research, including research into the SAS and police ranks. Also included are notes for subsequent drafts. As far as possible, evidence of changes...

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'Summer Rites' was Ian Rankin's first, and unpublished, novel.

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

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

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....

Scope and Contents Publicity material and ephemera, 2018, for ‘Long Shadows’, a stage play written by Ian Rankin and adapted by Rona Munro. a stage play by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-22.Programme, 2018, for ‘Long Shadows’, from The Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Folios 1-20.Ticket, 20 September 2018, for production of Ian Rankin's stage play 'Long Shadows' at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Folio 21.Ticket, 8 October 2018, for production of Ian Rankin's stage play 'Long Shadows'...

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

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

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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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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.

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Includes annotated earlier draft of Chapter Four (written as Chapter Five)

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, stage plays of Ian Rankin. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are promotional materials and ephemera from performances.

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Includes correspondence, 3 October 2012, from Mark Thomson to Ian Rankin regarding the script. Folio i.

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