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Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)

 Person

Dates

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

Found in 422 Collections and/or Records:

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

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Identifier: MS.50349
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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 marketing and publicity material for Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Resurrection Men’., 2001-2003.

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Identifier: MS.50384
Scope and Contents

Cover proofs for ‘Resurrection Men’, 2001. Folios 1-7.

Includes letter to Rankin from Susan Lamb (Orion Publishing Group) (Folio 1).

Cover proof from Greek publisher Metaixmio is out of order. Folio 106.

Marketing and Publicity Campaign Summary for ‘Resurrection Men’, 2002. Folios 8-22.

Advertisements, 2002-2003, for ‘Resurrection Men’ in magazines and as posters. Folios 23-105.

Dates: 2001-2003.

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

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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 materials of Ian Rankin for various creative works, including contact details and working notes., Circa 1985-2012.

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Identifier: MS.50527
Scope and Contents Contact details, circa 2004-2012, of people to be used as characters in Rankin’s novels, collected by or sent to Ian Rankin. Folios 1-3.Arnold, Gavin Glass, Katie Martin, John Mellon, Jim Robison, Elaine Data Protection: names, phone numbers, email addresses Notes, 1985-Circa 2000, by Ian Rankin on his creative writing, including story ideas and personal notes. Folios 4-Notes are manuscript and typescript. The series contains notes on ideas...
Dates: Circa 1985-2012.

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.

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

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.

Developmental notes and related ephemera for ‘Dark Road’, a stage play by Ian Rankin and Mark Thomson., 2010-2013.

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Identifier: MS.50514
Scope and Contents Developmental notes, 2010-2012, of Ian Rankin for the stage play ‘Dark Road’. Folios 1-29.Includes first notes, and notes on plot and characters. Notes are manuscript and typescript. Notes are arranged chronologically. Includes character notes, notes on plot development, and editorial/working notes from a meeting at the Lyceum in October 2010. Also includes editorial notes of Rankin on an unidentified draft. Folio 29. Ephemera from the production of ‘Dark...
Dates: 2010-2013.

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.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin, and others, for his short novel ‘Doors Open’, written for 'The New York Times Magazine'., 2006-2007.

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Identifier: MS.50427
Scope and Contents

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.

The notes include editorial notes of Ilena Silverman (Story Editor, New York Times) and Megan L. (New York Times).

Dates: 2006-2007.

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

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.

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.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Black and Blue’., 1994-1996.

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Identifier: MS.50312
Scope and Contents Notes, 1994-1996, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters of his novel ‘Black and Blue’. Folios 1-112. 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...
Dates: 1994-1996.

Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Black and Blue’, including notes on Bible John., 1994-1996.

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Identifier: MS.50313
Scope and Contents Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Black and Blue’, including notes on Bible John.Editorial notes, 1996, of Ian Rankin relating to the third draft of ‘Black and Blue’. Folios 1-15.The notes relate to plot and character revisions and additional plot development for the third draft. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme. Research notes, circa 1996, of Ian...
Dates: 1994-1996.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.