Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b 1960
- Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995
Found in 422 Collections and/or Records:
Administrative correspondence and other materials of Ian Rankin relating to his ‘Lazarus’ television serial project., 1999-2001.
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Identifier: MS.50494
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, 1999-2001, between Ian Rankin and others regarding the development of ‘Lazarus’. Folios 1- 91.Correspondence, circa 1999, to Ian Rankin from Nic at Ideal World Films, including film 'bibles' for 'This Life' and 'Jimmy McGovern's The Lakes'. Folios 1-78.Correspondence, 1999-2000, between Ian Rankin and Christopher Penfold, including character descriptions and development notes. Also includes ScriptWorks leaflet. Folios 79-90.Correspondence,...
Dates:
1999-2001.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media.
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Typescripts and working notes of the television scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin; with related production information.
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Typescripts and production information of the television dramas by Ian Rankin; with related developmental materials.
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Typescripts of the television dramas by Ian Rankin; with related developmental materials.
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Typescripts of 'Lazarus', a television serial project by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Administrative documents, including contracts, relating to the publishing of various novels of Ian Rankin., 1990-2006.
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Identifier: MS.50440
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...
Dates:
1990-2006.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Administrative, promotional, and other materials relating to various novels of Ian Rankin.
Administrative, promotional, and other materials relating to various novels of Ian Rankin., 1987-2013.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50440-50443
Dates:
1987-2013.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Articles about competitions and awards won by Rankin; articles about events attended by Rankin related to his career; and articles about topics related to language and literature and Rankin., 1977-2014.
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Identifier: MS.50583
Scope and Contents
The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Competitions and Awards’, ‘Literature Festivals, Conferences, and Publicity Events’, and ‘Language and Literature’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical.
Articles about competitions and awards won by Ian Rankin, including Rankin’s OBE. Folios...
Dates:
1977-2014.
Articles about Ian Rankin’s writing career, and other crime writers and Scottish writers., 1986-2017.
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Identifier: Ms.50582
Scope and Contents
The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in two sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Articles about genres of writing and writers’, and ‘Articles about or mentioning Ian Rankin’s career and/or writing (general)’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then chronologically by date of publication.
Articles about genres of writing and writers, featuring or mentioning Ian Rankin....
Dates:
1986-2017.
Articles about specific works of Ian Rankin., 1987-2015.
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Identifier: MS.50581
Scope and Contents
The articles are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Novels’, ‘Television Productions’, and ‘Radio Productions’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, then alphabetically by the title of the work (if applicable), then chronologically by date of publication.
Articles about a novel or novels of Ian Rankin.Rebus Novels. Folios 1-100.Articles about or...
Dates:
1987-2015.
Articles and features about Ian Rankin., 1983-2017.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50581-50584
Scope and Contents
This series contains published articles and features relating to the professional and personal reputation of Ian Rankin. The articles either feature Rankin, or mention Rankin in relation to another topic. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals containing the reviews. The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency. The articles are arranged in six...
Dates:
1983-2017.
Articles that mention or relate to Ian Rankin about people, charity events, and Edinburgh; and other articles concerning the reputation of Ian Rankin., 1995-2016, undated.
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Identifier: MS.50584
Scope and Contents
The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in four sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘People’, ‘Charity’, ‘Edinburgh’, ‘Scene of the Crime art exhibit’, ‘Film Premieres’, and ‘Other’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles and interviews about or with a person or persons in which Ian...
Dates:
1995-2016, undated.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on crime (literary genre)., 1992-2013.
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Identifier: MS.50535
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Photocopy of an article, 7 August 1999, ‘Crime does pay’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction, from ‘The Express’. Folios 1-3.Press cutting and photocopy of an article, 9 March 2000, ‘A life in crime’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction and crime writing, from...
Dates:
1992-2013.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on current events and politics, and articles on the Edinburgh Festival in the ‘Festival Times’., 1985-2015.
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Identifier: MS.50536
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: current events and politics; and articles in the ‘Festival Times’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Articles, 2004-2015, by Ian Rankin on current events and politics. Folios 1-53.Article, 17 May 2004, ‘Rights and...
Dates:
1985-2015.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festivals; language and literature; and film and television., 1985-2017.
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Identifier: MS.50537
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘Edinburgh and Edinburgh festivals’, ‘language and literature’, and ‘film and television’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Articles, 1997-2017, by Ian on Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festivals. Folios 1-72.Press cutting...
Dates:
1985-2017.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on his personal life., 1998-2017.
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Identifier: MS.50540
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Typescript of an article in an email to Darren Hardy, 29 July 2002, by Ian Rankin on growing up with books, for ‘Blackwell's Christmas Catalogue’. Folio 1.Photocopy of an article, 23 January 2010, ‘Me and my school photo’, by Ian Rankin on his...
Dates:
1998-2017.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on his personal life; the police; pubs; and other topics., 1992-2016.
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Identifier: MS.50541
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into four sequences: ‘personal life’, ‘police’, ‘pubs’, and ‘other topics’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Articles, 1992-2014, written by Ian Rankin on his personal life. Folios 1-60.Press cutting of an article, 15 November 1998, ‘Ian...
Dates:
1992-2016.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on his writing career., 1992-2016, undated.
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Identifier: MS.50534
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Article, 2001, ‘The accidental crime writer’, by Ian Rankin on his writing career in ‘The Arvon Journal’, Winter 2001 issue. Includes letter, 16 January 2001, to Ian Rankin from Saul Hyman, Assistant National Director of The Arvon Foundation. Folios 1-9....
Dates:
1992-2016, undated.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi., 1989-2014.
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Identifier: MS.50538
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Photocopy of an article, 28 December 2007, 'My Six Best Albums', by Ian Rankin, from the ‘Daily Express’. Folio 1.Press cutting of an article, October 2004, ‘Pumping up the volumes’, by Ian Rankin on books about rock music, from ‘Esquire’. Folio 2....
Dates:
1989-2014.
Articles written by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi; and people (other than Rankin)., 1985-2017.
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Identifier: MS.50539
Scope and Contents
The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘music and hi-fi’ and ‘people (individuals other than Ian Rankin)’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.
Articles, 1992-2017, by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi. Folios 1-31.Press cutting of a column, 2017, by Ian Rankin on...
Dates:
1985-2017.
Bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin; sales lists for Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels., 1997-2017.
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Identifier: MSS.50587-50591
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.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin.
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Bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin; sales lists for Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels.
Bestseller lists printed in newspapers other serial publications featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 1997-2000.
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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.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin.
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Bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin; sales lists for Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels.
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Bestseller lists from periodicals featuring the novels of Ian Rankin.
Bestseller lists printed in newspapers other serial publications featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 2001-2003.
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Identifier: MS.50589
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:
2001-2003.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin.
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Bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin; sales lists for Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels.
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Bestseller lists from periodicals featuring the novels of Ian Rankin.
Bestseller lists printed in newspapers other serial publications featuring the novels of Ian Rankin., 2004-2017.
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Identifier: MS.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.
Dates:
2004-2017.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin.
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Bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin; sales lists for Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels.
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Bestseller lists from periodicals featuring the novels of Ian Rankin.
Booklet, 'Project "MUSTARD" Main Findings: Ian Rankin Research for Orion Publishing - Towards Expanding His Readership'. , 2000.
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Identifier: MS.50533
Dates:
2000.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various creative works, including contact details, working notes, research, and press cuttings; report on marketing research project on Ian Rankin.
Certificates and other ephemera relating to awards won by Ian Rankin., 1972-2009.
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Identifier: MS.50586
Scope and Contents
The materials are arranged alphabetically by the name of the awarding body. British Book Awards. Folio 1. Envelope, 2004, announcing Ian Rankin's novel 'Fleshmarket Close' as winner of the World Books Crime Thriller of the Year at the British Book Awards. The Burns Federation. Folios 2-4. Award certificates, 1972-1973, presented to Ian Rankin: Certificate of Merit for...
Dates:
1972-2009.
Collated proof of Ian Rankin's graphic novel 'Dark Entries'; with annotations by the author., 2009.
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Identifier: MS.50476
Dates:
2009.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Dark Entries', a graphic novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
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Typescripts of Ian Rankin's graphic novel 'Dark Entries'.
Contents of the Visitors’ Comments spiral bound notebook, 2007, from the exhibition 'Rankin & Rebus: Partners in Crime' at The Writer’s Museum. , 2007.
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Identifier: MS.50553
Scope and Contents
Sticky notes with messages written to Rankin by attendees of the exhibition were affixed to the pages of the notebook (MS.0242A). They have been removed and are individually foliated in this manuscript.
Dates:
2007.
Found in:
Archives and Manuscripts
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to events at which Ian Rankin was a participant or attendee.
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Papers relating to events featuring Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to exhibitions, workshops, and other events featuring Ian Rankin.
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Visitors’ Comments spiral bound notebook from the exhibition 'Rankin & Rebus: Partners in Crime' reception at The Writer’s Museum.