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

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

Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'Westwind', revised draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-260.

Manuscript partial draft, 1988, of Ian Rankin's novel 'Westwind'. Updated section from second/third draft (MS.0120). Folios 261-267.

Typescript, 1995, early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-73.

Typescript, 1993, first draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 74-136.

Typescript, 1993, 'The Serpent's Back: a 60-minute radio drama by Ian Rankin, a few provisional scenes'; annotated 'somegood stuff in here' by the author. Folios 137-147.

Typescript, 1995, later draft; with annotations by the author. Folios i-82.

Typescript, 1995, later draft/rewrite; with annotations by the author. Folios 83-167.

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.

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.

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.

Includes first drafts of Chapters One and Two (Folios 1-13) followed by notes (Folios 14-25).

Includes press cutting about child criminals taken by Rankin as research (Folios 26-27).

Includes correspondence to Rankin from Professor Francis Lyall of the University of Aberdeen Faculty of Law on laws regarding child criminals for research (Folio 28).

'Sabbath Child' was not completed nor published.

Folios 1-28.

'Summer Rites' was Ian Rankin's first, and unpublished, novel.

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

Visitors’ Comments spiral bound notebook, 2007, from the exhibition 'Rankin [and] Rebus: Partners in Crime' reception at The Writer’s Museum. Contains sticky notes with messages written to Rankin by attendees of the exhibition.

This series contains papers relating to publicity events/tours, ceremonies/receptions/dinners, festivals, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and other events featuring Ian Rankin as subject, honoree, or speaker. Included are ephemera, including programmes and invitations, and promotional materials, including leaflets and other advertisements. Also included is limited correspondence relating to Rankin's attendance of events.

Includes manuscript and typescript notes of Ian Rankin, some originating from others, for short story ideas involving his character Inspector Rebus.

Notes are arranged by date, where available, and otherwise left in original order from accession.

Folios 1-56.