Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b 1960
- Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995
Found in 422 Collections and/or Records:
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 ‘Set In Darkness’., 1998-1999.
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Identifier: MS.50391
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1998-1999, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Set In Darkness’. Folios 1-91. 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 development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and...
Dates:
1998-1999.
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 'Set In Darkness' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
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.
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.
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 of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Impossible Dead’., 2010-2011.
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Identifier: MS.50410
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2010-2011, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Impossible Dead’. Folios 1-85.The notes include working and research notes, including research on Willie McRae, the 1980s, and terrorism. 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...
Dates:
2010-2011.
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 Impossible Dead' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Naming of the Dead’., 2005-2006.
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Identifier: MS.50370
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2005-2006, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Naming of the Dead’. Folios 1-66. The notes include working notes and research notes, including research on the 'night police' and the G8. 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 changes in theme and plot have been used...
Dates:
2005-2006.
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 'The Naming of the Dead' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and a cover proof.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Tooth and Nail’; with a cover proof., 1990-1991, undated.
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Identifier: MS.50402
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1990-1991, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Tooth and Nail’. The notes include working notes as well as research notes on forensics and pathology, police procedure, and serial killers. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and final 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:
1990-1991, undated.
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 'Tooth and Nail' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and a cover proof.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Westwind’; with related press cuttings and a contract., 1987-1989.
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Identifier: MS.50431
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1987, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Westwind’. Folios 1-34.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.Includes manuscript note with doodles, ‘The author at work’ (Folio 8).Includes 'Excisions made between drafts 1 and 2 of Westwind': typescript pages removed from MS.0120 (Folios 17-31)....
Dates:
1987-1989.
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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Manuscripts and typescripts of 'Westwind' by Ian Rankin; with related working and administrative papers.
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.
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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Incomplete typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Witch Hunt’; with related working papers of cover profs of the novel.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin, including notes on various ideas for creative works., Circa 1996-1999.
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Identifier: MS.50529
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, Circa 1996, from original folder annotated by Rankin 'Comic Fife Losers Novel'. Folios 1-17.
Includes notes towards a comic novel (unwritten). Notes are in their original order upon acquisition.Notes, Circa 1997-1999, from original folder annotated by Rankin ‘World's End + story ideas etc 1990s'. Folios 18-38.
Notes detail short story ideas and ideas for other works, and commentary on the writing process. A large portion of the notes are on a concept for a...
Dates:
Circa 1996-1999.
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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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.
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Developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various unpublished or unidentified creative works, including notes and press cuttings.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin on his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark., Between 1981-1990.
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Identifier: MS.50603
Scope and Contents
Manuscript notes contain research on Muriel Spark and her writing, collected from various volumes, journals, interviews, and reviews. Also included are general developmental notes by Rankin on his thesis. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, are arranged in their original order upon acquisition.
Dates:
Between 1981-1990.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’; with related contract and printed radio listings., 1993-1995.
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Identifier: MS.50484
Scope and Contents
Working, research, and editorial notes, 1993-1995, of Ian Rankin and others relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’.The notes include early working notes, research notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and of BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Many of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by development of themes and revisions. Folios 1-124.Includes storylines of ‘The...
Dates:
1993-1995.
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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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 radio scripts of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio plays and short stories for radio of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Serpent's Back', a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related working notes, publicity, and administrative materials.
Documents relating to the sales of Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels., 1999-2008.
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Identifier: MS.50591
Scope and Contents
Backlist Sales Charts, 2000-2006, of Ian Rankin’s novels, sent to Rankin from Orion Publishing Group. Folios 1-53.Sales charts indicate sales figures by month as well as year-to-date. Various figures, charts, and correspondence, 1999-2008, relating to the sales of Ian Rankin’s novels, largely sent to Rankin from Orion Publishing Group. Folios 54-65.Includes correspondence with Curtis Brown and Orion Publishing Group. Also includes list of top selling...
Dates:
1999-2008.
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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Materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin.
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Bestseller lists featuring the novels of Ian Rankin; sales lists for Ian Rankin’s novels; Public Lending Right lists featuring Ian Rankin’s novels.
Editorial notes for ‘Watchman’, a spy novel by Ian Rankin; with a related contract and advertisements., 1987-2004.
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Identifier: MS.50436
Scope and Contents
Editorial notes, 1987, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Watchman', from Sara Kerruish at The Bodley Head. Folios 1-2.
Contract, 1987, between Ian Rankin, care of Curtis Brown (agents), and The Bodley Head, for Rankin's novel 'Watchman'. Folios 3-14.Includes correspondence to Rankin from Michael Shaw (agent, Curtis Brown) regarding royalties and the contract (Folios 13-14).
Advertisement, 1988, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Watchman' in The Bodley Head catalogue. Folios...
Dates:
1987-2004.
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.
Editorial notes of Ian Rankin relating to revised drafts of "Standing in Another Man’s Grave"., 2012.
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Identifier: MS.50395
Scope and Contents
The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for the first, second, third, and final drafts. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme.
Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (editor, Orion Publishing Group) (Folio 48).
Dates:
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.
Editorial notes of Ian Rankin relating to the second draft of ‘The Hanging Garden’., 1997.
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Identifier: MS.50347
Scope and Contents
The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for the second draft. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme. Included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 1-17, 62-63).
Dates:
1997.
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 'The Hanging Garden' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
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Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Hanging Garden’.
Ian Rankin archive.
Fonds
Identifier: MSS.50301-50691
Scope and Contents
The archive of Ian Rankin represents the author’s extensive creative output as well as his wide ranging cultural interests. The archive consists largely of literary manuscripts and typescripts for the majority of his works. Some personal papers are also held. Of particular significance are his crime novels, most notably those of the Inspector Rebus series. Also included are more than 100 short stories, most from the early part of his career in the 1980s; assorted other creative works, such...
Dates:
1972-2018.
Incomplete typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘The Flood’, early drafts; with annotations of the author. , 1984 or before.
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Identifier: MS.50434
Scope and Contents
Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Flood', Part One, early partial draft. Folios 1-26.
Annotated typescript extracts/scenes of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Flood', for early draft, with annotations by the author. Folios 27-40.
Dates:
1984 or before.
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 of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials.
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Typescripts of 'The Flood' by Ian Rankin.
Incomplete typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Witch Hunt’, revised and early drafts., 1993.
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Identifier: MS.50420
Scope and Contents
Partial annotated typescript by Ian Rankin of 'Witch', later draft, a novel by Ian Rankin writing as Jack Harvey.
Folios v-157.
Partial typescript by Ian Rankin of his novel 'Witch Hunt', earlier draft, opening.
Folios 158-163.
Dates:
1993.
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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Incomplete typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Witch Hunt’; with related working papers of cover profs of the novel.