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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, short stories, and other creative works by Ian Rankin. With these are papers relating to Rankin’s interactions with his publishers and agents, including administrative papers and other evidence of the process of publication, particularly editorial engagement.

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Proof, 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin, Chapters 1 and 2, to be published in ‘The New York Times Magazine’; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-7.

Typescript, 'Doors Open: a short novel (37,000 words) by Ian Rankin', written for the ‘New York Times Magazine’; with annotations by the author. Folios 8-120.

This ‘short novel’ would later become the full length novel ‘Doors Open’, published by Ian Rankin in 2008.

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....

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Typescript proof, 1995, with annotations by the author. Folios 1-87.

Schedule for reading from the BBC, 1995. Folios 88-93.

Pronunciation Sheet, 1995. Folios 94-95.

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 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....

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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.