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Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: b 1960
  • Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

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 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.

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.

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.

Interviews with Ian Rankin., 1986-2017, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50559-50570
Scope and Contents

This series contains interviews with Ian Rankin relating to his professional and personal reputation, as published in various periodicals. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency.

Dates: 1986-2017, undated.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about architecture, art, beer, charity, and food., 2001-2016.

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Identifier: MS.50569
Scope and Contents The interviews are from a variety of serial publications. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by subtopic, if applicable, and then chronologically by date of publication.Architecture. ‘Architect's Journal’, 12 April 2001, about Rankin’s thoughts on the architecture of buildings. Includes note to Rankin from Deborah Singmaster. Folios 1-36.Art. ‘Country Life’, 7 August 2013, about Rankin’s favourite painting, ‘Still’ by Alison Watt. Folios...
Dates: 2001-2016.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about Edinburgh/Scotland, and his childhood and ageing., 1999-2017.

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Identifier: MS.50566
Scope and Contents The interviews are from a variety of serial publications. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by subtopic, if applicable, and then chronologically by date of publication.Edinburgh/Scotland. Folios 1-47. ‘Sunday Telegraph’, 11 August 2002, about Edinburgh. 2 copies. ‘Spectator’, 21 October 2006, interview with Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith about Edinburgh. ‘Times’, 22 June 2009, about Edinburgh. 2 copies. ‘Sunday Post in10 Magazine’, 1 November...
Dates: 1999-2017.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about his career and writing., 1986-2017.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50559-50565
Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...
Dates: 1986-2017.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about his career and writing., 1986-1998.

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Identifier: MS.50559
Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...
Dates: 1986-1998.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about his career and writing., 2000-2001.

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Identifier: MS.50561
Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...
Dates: 2000-2001.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about his career and writing., 2002-2003.

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Identifier: MS.50562
Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...
Dates: 2002-2003.

Interviews with Ian Rankin about his career and writing., 2004.

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Identifier: MS.50563
Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...
Dates: 2004.