Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b 1960
- Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995
Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:
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., 1983-2012, undated.
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Identifier: MSS.50527-50533
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1983-2012, undated.
Developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various unpublished or unidentified creative works, including notes and press cuttings., Circa 1985-2012.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50527-50529
Scope and Contents
From the File:
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.
Dates:
Circa 1985-2012.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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.
Developmental materials of Ian Rankin on his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark., 1962-1990.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50603-50607
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains manuscripts of, and associated working papers for, Ian Rankin’s PhD thesis on Muriel Spark for the University of Edinburgh. The working papers include extensive research notes, press cuttings, and other research materials collected by Rankin, as well as correspondence and other contact between Rankin and his PhD supervisor. Also included are administrative materials of the University of Edinburgh regarding postgraduate studies.
Dates:
1962-1990.
Developmental notes, 1992, of Ian Rankin and Beth Porter for screenplay 'Quality of Life', Episode 1 of the BBC’s adaptation ‘Rebus’., 1992.
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Identifier: MS.50496
Scope and Contents
Working notes, 1992, of Ian Rankin for screenplay 'Quality of Life', Episode 1 of ‘Rebus’. Folios 1-33.Includes working notes of Rankin on characters, plot development, and episode structure. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by development of themes and plot.
Editorial notes, 1992, of Ian Rankin and Beth Porter for screenplay ‘Quality of Life’, Episode 1 of ‘Rebus’. Folios 34-45.Includes annotated typescript...
Dates:
1992.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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 by Ian Rankin for the screenplay ‘Quality of Life’, Episode 1 of the BBC’s television adaptation ‘Rebus’, with related developmental notes.
Developmental notes and administrative materials relating to ‘Rebus’s Scotland: An exploration by Ian Rankin'., 1945-2005.
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Identifier: MS.50522
Scope and Contents
Working notes, 2005, of Ian Rankin for ‘Rebus’s Scotland’. The notes are arranged in their original order in which they arrived; manuscript followed by typescript. Folios 1-19.Editorial notes, 2005, of Ian Rankin and another for ‘Rebus’s Scotland’. The notes are undated, and the arrangement has been suggested by chronology. Folios 20-30.Press cuttings, 1945-2005, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his non-fiction work 'Rebus's Scotland'. Folios 31-44....
Dates:
1945-2005.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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, and related working papers of other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and related developmental materials of chapters, essays, and other non-fiction works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescript of ‘Rebus’s Scotland: An exploration by Ian Rankin'; with related developmental and administrative materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin and others for his graphic novel ‘Dark Entries’; with related press cutting and business card., Circa 2006-2008.
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Identifier: MS.50479
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...
Dates:
Circa 2006-2008.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin and others for his television serial 'Lazarus'; with related press cuttings collected as research., 1997-2000.
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Identifier: MS.50493
Scope and Contents
Working notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin and Christopher Penfold. Folios 1-30.The notes include research and information on character, plot, and backstory development, research on heroin and cocaine usage, customs, Fraserburgh, more. As most of the notes are undated, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes working synopsis of ‘Lazarus’. Folios 20-30.
Editorial notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin,...
Dates:
1997-2000.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his full-length novel ‘Doors Open’., 2007-2008.
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Identifier: MS.50424
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, 2007-2008, relating to the development of the plot and characters for his full-length novel ‘Doors Open’. Folios 1-15.Includes largely editorial notes of Ian Rankin and Caroline Oakley (editor, Orion Publishing Group) relating to the full-length novel ‘Doors Open’, based on the short novel of the same name written by Rankin for ‘The New York Times’.Most of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by theme and...
Dates:
2007-2008.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
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Typescripts of the full length novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘A Question of Blood’., 2001-2003.
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Identifier: MS.50376
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2001-2003, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘A Question of Blood’. Folios 1-38. Most of the notes are undated. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.
Editorial notes, 2001-2003, of Ian Rankin relating to revised drafts of ‘A Question of...
Dates:
2001-2003.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'A Question of Blood' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Black and Blue’; with related promotional materials., 1994-1996.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50312-50315
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From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
1994-1996.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Black and Blue' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Bleeding Hearts’., 1993-1994.
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Identifier: MS.50413
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1993-1994, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Bleeding Hearts’. Folios 1-49.Most of the notes are undated. 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 of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development...
Dates:
1993-1994.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescript of 'Bleeding Hearts' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, press cuttings, and cover proofs.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Blood Hunt’; with press cuttings collected by Rankin as research for the novel, and a synopses of and cover proofs for the novel., 1992-2000.
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Identifier: MS.50419
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, circa 1994, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Blood Hunt’. Folios 1-63. The notes include plot and character development, a synopsis, and background research on the SAS, the Falklands, and philosophy. 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...
Dates:
1992-2000.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescript of 'Blood Hunt' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, press cuttings, and cover proofs.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Dead Souls’., 1997-1999.
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Identifier: MS.50321
Scope and Contents
The notes include research and working notes, as well as editorial notes, of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 137-141). Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and final 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...
Dates:
1997-1999.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Dead Souls' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Even Dogs in the Wild’; with press cuttings collected by Rankin as research for the novel., 2013-2015.
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Identifier: MS.50325
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2013-2015, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Even Dogs in the Wild’. Folios 1-75.The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 72-74). Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and fourth drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear, as most of the...
Dates:
2013-2015.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Even Dogs in the Wild' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Exit Music’., 2006-2007.
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Identifier: MS.50329
Scope and Contents
The notes include research and working notes, including research notes on the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko, crime in Edinburgh, sport in Edinburgh, and politics. The notes also include editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 80-86). 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, as most of the notes are...
Dates:
2006-2007.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Exit Music' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Fleshmarket Close’., 2002-2004.
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Identifier: MS.50339
Scope and Contents
The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 75-102). 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, as most of the notes are undated, and some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as...
Dates:
2002-2004.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Fleshmarket Close' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Let It Bleed’., 1994-1995.
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Identifier: MS.50361
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1994-1995, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Let It Bleed’. Folios 1-85. Most of the notes are undated. The notes include first notes towards the novel as well as 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 development of the novel progressed. As far as possible,...
Dates:
1994-1995.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Let It Bleed' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Mortal Causes’., 1985-1994.
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Identifier: MS.50366
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1985-1993, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Mortal Causes’. Folios 1-69. The notes include first working notes towards the novel as well as research notes, including research about Orange Marches, Ulster, police procedure, and juries. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a...
Dates:
1985-1994.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Mortal Causes' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Rather Be the Devil’; with related press cuttings collected by Rankin as research., 2015-2016.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.50380
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, 2015-2016, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Rather Be the Devil’. Folios 1-64. Most of the notes are undated. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes research on...
Dates:
2015-2016.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Rather Be the Devil' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Resurrection Men’; with related press cuttings and leaflets collected by Rankin as research., 2000-2001.
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Identifier: MS.50383
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, 2000-2001, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Resurrection Men’. Folios 1-59. The notes include working and research notes of Rankin, including research on Tulliallan Scottish Police College (photograph of the College, Folio 59), relevant events, Peter Williamson, and herbal medicine. Most of the notes are undated. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated...
Dates:
2000-2001.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Resurrection Men' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Saints of the Shadow Bible’. , 2013.
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Identifier: MS.50387
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Saints of the Shadow Bible’. The notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. Most of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by the development of themes and plot as well as drafts and other revisions....
Dates:
2013.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Saints of the Shadow Bible' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel "Standing in Another Man’s Grave"., 2011-2012.
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Identifier: MS.50396
Scope and Contents
The notes include research and working notes of Rankin. Most of the notes are undated. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.
Dates:
2011-2012.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of "Standing in Another Man's Grave" by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings.
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.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescript of 'Strip Jack' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
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.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescript of 'The Black Book' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Complaints’., 2009.
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Identifier: MS.50406
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2009, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Complaints’. Folios 1-44.The notes include working notes and research, including research on the Complaints and Conduct Department (Police Scotland), surveillance, banking crisis, and ketamine. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including the first, second, third, and final drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts...
Dates:
2009.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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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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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Malcolm Fox novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Complaints' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings.