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,...

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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.

Scope and Contents Notes, 2009 or before, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Dark Entries’. Folios 1-41.The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the graphic novel progressed. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a development of and changes in plot and theme.Also Included is...

Scope and Contents Backlist Sales Charts, 2000-2006, of Ian Rankin’s novels, sent to Rankin from Orion Publishing Group. Folios 1-53.Sales charts indicate sales figures by month as well as year-to-date. Various figures, charts, and correspondence, 1999-2008, relating to the sales of Ian Rankin’s novels, largely sent to Rankin from Orion Publishing Group. Folios 54-65.Includes correspondence with Curtis Brown and Orion Publishing Group. Also includes list of top selling...

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Letter, 2005, of James Mavor to Ian Rankin. Folio 1.

Typescript, 2005, of the first draft of ‘Reichenbach Falls’ by James Mavor first draft. Folios 2-89.

Scope and Contents The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name. Abel, Dominic. See Dominic Abel Literary Agency.Aberdeenshire County Council.Letter, 1999, of Malcolm McAuslin, Area Manager Banff and Buchan, to Ian Rankin concerning a perceived slight on the town of Macduff; with a typescript copy of Rankin’s reply. Folios 1-2.Amnesty International. Print-out...

Scope and Contents The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name.Calder, Angus.Letter, 1998, of Angus Calder to Ian Rankin concerning the Rebus novels and forwarding one of his own poems, entitled ‘Love Poem’, to Rankin. Folios 1-2. Cameron, Dougy.Letter, 2010, of Dougy Cameron to Ian Rankin regarding Cameron’s father Alexander being a character in Rankin’s next novel....

Scope and Contents The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name.Farmer, Tom.Print-out of an email, 2003, of Tom Farmer to Ian Rankin relating to character names in his novels. Folio 1.Feetenby, John.Letter, 1996, of John Feetenby, Waterstone’s, Aberdeen, to Ian Rankin regarding personal matters. Folio 2.Fesperman, Dan.Letter, 1998, of Dan...

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This series contains correspondence with Ian Rankin, consisting mostly of letters to him, but with some copies of his own letters included. Concerning both professional and personal interests, the correspondents include fans, professional contacts, musicians, charities, and others.

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....

Scope and Contents The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name. Pappu, Phyllis.Letter, 2000, of Phyllis Pappu to Ian Rankin regarding Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 1-2.Pelicula Films. See Yule, John.Penzler, Otto.Letters and fax, 1993, 1996-1997, of Otto Penzler to Ian Rankin regarding publishing of Rankin’s novels (1993) and Rankin's novella...

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 The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name. McAlpine, Joan. See Sunday Times.McDermid, Val.Letters, 1994-1996, of Val McDermid to Ian Rankin, regarding their writing and personal matters (1994) and on behalf of the Crime Writers Association (1996). Folios 1-4.Permission is required before folios 1-4 may be consulted or copied.McFadzean,...

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This series contains correspondence with Ian Rankin, consisting mostly of letters to him, but with some copies of his own letters included. Concerning both professional and personal interests, the correspondents include fans, professional contacts, musicians, charities, and others.

Scope and Contents Drafts are in reverse order of creation as best as can be determined.Typescript, 1984, of Ian Rankin, ‘Ian James Rankin: Thesis Proposal and Outline, Muriel Spark’. Folios 1-9. This is Rankin’s revised proposal. Includes administrative form and letter from Rankin’s supervisor regarding the revised proposal, and a photocopy of an earlier version of the thesis proposal dated 1983, with annotations by Rankin’s supervisor. Typescript, between 1983-1984, of Ian Rankin,...

Scope and Contents 'Step Right Up, By Ian Rankin'. Annotated typescript, 2009, with author's annotations. Annotated 'July 09, Tom Waits-themed song for BBC Radio 3'. Folios 1-5.‘Stirling's castle, or how a tiny piece of moss became a king’. Carbon copy typescript, undated, annotated ‘a short story conceived by Ian Rankin, initial impetus by Miranda Harvey’. Folios 6-12. Manuscript, 1983. Folios 13-17.'The Story That I Wrote’. Typescript, 1984, latest draft, with by-line ‘edited by Ian...

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

Scope and Contents Unnamed BBC documentary on crime fiction by Ian Rankin.Annotated typescript scripts of Ian Rankin, 1997, with author's annotations. Folios 1-19. Includes fax to Wendy Pilmer (folios 9-19). Typescript of interviews conducted by Ian Rankin: Nick Blinkoe, Folios 20-21. Andrew Vachss, Folios 22-23. Tony Hillerman, Folios 24-25. Val McDermid, Folios 26-27. Research notes of Ian Rankin on crime writers as preparation for interviews, 1997. Folios 28-36. Harper Collins press release...

Scope and Contents Typescripts of and materials relating to chapters and other contributions by Ian Rankin to various anthologies and collections. Folios 1-63.Chapters and contributions are for anthologies, edited volumes, encyclopaedias, and other collections. They are in various proof and typescript formats, with related working notes. Materials are arranged alphabetically by the title of the work containing the chapter.‘Cookin’ by Stuart McLean. Folios 1-2. Form, 'Template for...

Scope and Contents Annotated typescripts of 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', 1998, with author's and others' annotations. Folios 1-55.Research, working notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin for his radio documentary 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', 1998. Includes synopses of episodes, location notes, and research on the history of detectives and police in Britain.Includes email from Ian Docherty (Folio 62).Folios 56-72.Administrative documents and...

Scope and Contents 'Isolation'. Typescript, 1981. Folios 1-6.'Is This A Dagger?'. Annotated typescript, 2009, with author's annotations. Folios 7-13. Working notes, 2009. Folios 14-19. Email from Margaret Murphy regarding the short story. Folio 20.'Jackie Leven Said, A spoken-word short story by Ian Rankin'. Annotated typescript, 2004. draft for live performance, with author’s annotations. Folios 21-36. Annotated typescript, 2004, draft for live performance, with author’s annotations....

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

Scope and Contents 'Not Just Another Saturday by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-8. Typescript, 2005, first draft. 'Not Provan: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 9-23. Annotated typescript, circa 1992, with author's annotations. 'The Passenger'. Folios 24-41. Annotated typescript 2014, first draft, with author's annotations. 'Saint Nicked: An Inspector Rebus...