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Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)

 Person

Dates

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

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Administrative, promotional, and other materials relating to various novels of Ian Rankin., 1987-2013.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50440-50443
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1987-2013.

Contract, advertisement, and cover proofs for Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Hide and Seek’., 1989-1997.

 File
Identifier: MS.50349
Scope and Contents

Contract, 1989, between Ian Rankin and Barrie [and] Jenkins Ltd, care of Curtis Brown Limited (agents), for novel 'Hide and Seek'. Folios 1-11.

Advertisement, 1991, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Hide [and] Seek' in the Barrie [and] Jenkins catalogue (Folio 14). Folios 12-29.

Cover proofs, 1997, of Ian Rankin's novel 'Hide [and] Seek'. Folios 30-32.

Dates: 1989-1997.

Cover proofs and publicity material relating to the publication of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘The Falls’., 2000-2003.

 File
Identifier: MS.50335
Scope and Contents Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs, 2000, for novel ‘The Falls’, UK and US editions. Folios 1-7.Cover proof, 2003, of BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Falls'. Folios 8-9.Advertisements, 2000-2003, 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, 2000. Folios 78-80.Advertisement, 2003, for Radio...
Dates: 2000-2003.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Strip Jack’; with related promotional material., 1992-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50399
Scope and Contents Notes, 1991, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Strip Jack’. Folios 1-64.The notes include research and working notes, including research on forensic science, pathology, and Edinburgh. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third 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...
Dates: 1992-2000.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Black Book’; with related press cuttings and cover proofs., Circa 1992-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50317
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...
Dates: Circa 1992-2000.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Flood’; with a related contract, financial documents, and advertisements., 1984-1986.

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Identifier: MS.50435
Scope and Contents Notes, 1984, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Flood’, including editorial notes. Folios 1-28.Includes synopsis, drafts of passages, character and plot development, and research on mining history. Most of the notes are undated. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement. Contract, 1985, with Polygon Books (publishers) for Ian Rankin's novel 'The Flood',...
Dates: 1984-1986.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Witch Hunt’; with cover proofs of the novel., 1988-1993.

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Identifier: MS.50421
Scope and Contents Notes, 1988-1993, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Witch Hunt’. Folios 1-41.The notes include background research by Rankin on crime, blindness, and specific locations. 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 subsequently annotated by Rankin as his...
Dates: 1988-1993.

Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin., 1986-2008.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50412-50431
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1986-2008.

Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50445
Scope and Contents This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1984-2018.

Miscellaneous papers relating to various novels of Ian Rankin. , Circa 1999-2013.

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Identifier: MS.50443
Scope and Contents

‘Number One’ booklet, circa 1999, on new Rankin advertising campaign. Folios 1-10.

Printed presentation booklet, 2002, for 'Ian Rankin: Presentation to Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson' - marketing and publicity for Ian Rankin's novels. Folios 11-18.

List, circa 2013, of Ian Rankin of songs mentioned in his novels. Folios 19-21.

Dates: Circa 1999-2013.

Papers relating to activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his works, including itinaries, copies of event listings, and photographs., 1997-2006.

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Identifier: MS.50546
Scope and Contents Itineraries and schedules, 1997-1998 and 2006, for promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin. Some of the papers have been annotated by Rankin. Folios 1-11. Papers, 1998-2003, relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels. Folios 12-26.The papers are arranged alphabetically by the title of each novel, and by format and/or periodical under each novel. "Beggar’s Banquet"Photocopy of an advertisement in...
Dates: 1997-2006.

Papers relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin., 1997-2014.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50546-50549
Scope and Contents

The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the circumstances or location of the promotional activity: ‘General itineraries and schedules’, ‘promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels’, ‘promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom’, and ‘other publicity events’. The entries are arranged uniquely under each sequence.

Dates: 1997-2014.

Press cuttings and pamphlets taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’; with a synopsis of, and cover proofs for, the novel., 1989-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50348
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...
Dates: 1989-2000.

Press cuttings collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Dead Souls’; with the synopses of, and cover proofs and publicity material for, the novel., 1992-2000.

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Identifier: MS.50322
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...
Dates: 1992-2000.

Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin., 1986-2000.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50412-50421
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1986-2000.