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...

Scope and Contents Notes, 1990-1991, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Tooth and Nail’. The notes include working notes as well as research notes on forensics and pathology, police procedure, and serial killers. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and final 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...

Scope and Contents The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name. Scheguila, Eva.Fax, 1995, of Eva Scheguila to Ian Rankin regarding oil rig research. Folio 1.Schlootz, Ellen.Letter, 1998, of Ellen Schlootz, translator, to Ian Rankin regarding Goldmann publishing the Rebus novels. Folio 2.Scobie, Devin, MP.Letter, 1994, of Devin Scobie, MP, to Ian...

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...

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...