Scope and Contents Contract, 1990, between Ian Rankin and Doubleday (publishers) for 'Watchman' and 'Hide and Seek'. Folios 1-14. Contracts, 1993, between Ian Rankin and Orion Books for various novels. Folios 15-55.'Black & Blue', ‘Untitled Rebus Novel 1’ and ‘Untitled Rebus Novel 2’ (Folios 15-25) 'Mortal Causes' and ‘Untitled Rebus Novel’ (Folios 26-35) 'Strip Jack' and ‘Untitled Novel’ (Folios 36-45) ‘Witch’, ‘Untitled Novel’, and ‘Untitled Novel’, all by Jack Harvey (Folios...

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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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Cover proofs, 2000-2001, of Ian Rankin’s novel anthologies. Folios 1-7.

'Rebus: The St Leonard's Years' (Folios 1-3) 'The Jack Harvey Novels' (Folios 4-7)

Includes letter from Susan Lamb of Orion Publishing Group Ltd regarding the jack Harvey cover proofs. (Folio 4)

Advertisement, 2001, for an anthology of Ian Rankin's Rebus novels, 'Three Great Novels'. Folios 8-10.

Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin, circa 1994, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Blood Hunt’. Folios 1-63. The notes include plot and character development, a synopsis, and background research on the SAS, the Falklands, and philosophy. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and...

Scope and Contents Research, working and editorial notes, circa 1992-1993, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Black Book’. Folios 1-82.Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Otherwise, as most of the notes are undated, the relation between the notes and the drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as...

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...

Scope and Contents The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name. Maybank, Irene. See Imperial Cancer Research Fund.Mays, Jane. See Daily Mail.Miles, Keith. See Crime Writers Association.Montford, Arthur.Letters, 2009, of Arthur Montford to Ian Rankin. Includes a copy of ‘The Rover’ matchday magazine. Folios 1-18.Morrison, Fiona....

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Newspapers collected by Ian Rankin, 2005, as research for his novel ‘The Naming of the Dead’. Folios 1-32.

The newspapers contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Mortal Causes’.

The cuttings are arranged chronologically.

Cover proof of ‘The Naming of the Dead’, 2006 or before. Folio 33.

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Tax, income, and expenditure documents, 1990-2001, of Ian Rankin. Also includes related correspondence from Orion Publishing Group. Papers are arranged chronologically. Folios 1-24.

Receipt, 2004, and invoice, 2010, of Central Radio Taxis for John Rebus Limited. Folios 25-26.

Scope and Contents Photocopies, circa 1995, from 'Bible John: search for a sadist', by Charles Stoddart (pages 1-25, 96-97, 121-151). The copies were made by Ian Rankin as research for his novel 'Black and Blue' and include his annotations. Folios 1-29.Printed copy of a fax sent to Peter Robinson from Ian Rankin with the synopsis of ‘Black rain’ (subsequently 'Black and Blue'). A second copy of the synopsis is also included. Folios 30-34.Publicity material, 1997, for Ian Rankin's novel...

Scope and Contents Press cuttings and leaflets, 1987-1993, collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Mortal Causes’. Folios 1-107.Newspaper clippings. Folios 1-69.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Mortal Causes’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Police...

Scope and Contents Press cuttings and leaflets, 1989-1997, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 1-108.Press Cuttings.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.War Criminals/Crimes...

Scope and Contents Press cuttings, 2001-2003, collected by Rankin as research for ‘A Question of Blood’. Folios 1-55.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘A Question of Blood’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Gun and gun crime (Folios 1-21) Military (Folios 22-34) Crime (Folios...

Scope and Contents The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to the plot and the character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Dead Souls’.The cuttings are arranged by topic, and chronologically under each topic.Crimes against children. Folios 1-30. Crime (other). Folios 31-47. Missing children. Folios 48-72. Other. Folios 73-78.Two copies of the synopsis, 1997, of ‘Dead Souls’. Folios 79-86.Cover proofs, 1998-2000, of ‘Dead Souls’ from...

Scope and Contents Press cuttings and information sheets, 1997-1999, collected by Rankin as research for ‘Set in Darkness’. Folios 1-52.The newspaper cuttings and forms contain information relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Set in Darkness’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Scottish Parliament (Folios 1-7) World’s End Murders (Folios...

Scope and Contents Press cuttings, 2016-2018, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘In a House of Lies’. Folios 1-25.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘In a House of Lies’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Police and police corruption (Folios 1-14) Crime (Folios...

Scope and Contents Printouts of news articles, 2002-2003, sent to Ian Rankin by email from Senay Boztas and Edward Neil. Folios 1-83.Newspaper and magazine cuttings, 2002-2004. Folios 84-124.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Fleshmarket Close’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each...

Scope and Contents Booklets, leaflets, and other promotional campaign materials, 2007-2008, published by Orion Books Ltd. Folios 1-28.Includes letter from Susan Lamb at Orion regarding the materials (Folio 3).Promotional booklet for the Ian Rankin novels, 2007, published by Little, Brown and Company. Folio 29.Promotional leaflet, undated, for various Ian Rankin novels, in Dutch produced by Luitingh – Sijthoff (publishers). Folio 30. Promotional materials,...

Scope and Contents Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs for novel ‘The Falls’, UK and US editions. OrionFolios 1-7.Cover proof of BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Falls'.Folios 8-9.Advertisements for ‘The Falls’ on the cover of The Bookseller magazine (2 copies and a print-out of the cover) and inside St Martin's Paperback catalogue.Folios 10-77.Franking machine labels.Folios 78-80.Listing for BBC...