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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:

Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters ‘In a House of Lies’., 2018.

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Identifier: MS.50352
Scope and Contents Research and working notes of Ian Rankin for ‘In a House of Lies’. Folios 1-78.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 changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes notes on COPD taken by Rankin from a conversation with Ian Martin. ...
Dates: 2018.

Original folders in which the parts of the Ian Rankin archive were held on receipt by the National Library of Scotland., Undated.

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Identifier: MS.50686
Scope and Contents The folders are arranged in the order in which they were received by the Library. Most of the folders have been annotated by Ian Rankin. (i) 'Early short stories (unpublished mostly)'. (ii) 'Westwind 1st Draft 15a2'. (iii) 'Westwind manuscript 2nd Draft 3rd Draft'. (iv) 'Wolfman, 1st draft notes etc.'. (v) 'Notes for next Jack Harvey'. (vi) 'Rebus Novel / Strip Jack 2nd draft - no typescript 1st draft extant'. ...
Dates: Undated.

Original folders in which the various parts of the Ian Rankin archive were held on receipt by the National Library of Scotland., Undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.50686-50691
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: 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: Undated.

Other Essays, Reviews, and Meditations, relating to Rankin’s PhD thesis on Muriel Spark., 1983-1986.

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Identifier: MS.50602
Scope and Contents Items are arranged chronologically, as determined by marked dates and content. Manuscript of Ian Rankin, 1986, of a review of ‘Muriel Spark’ by Alan Bold (1986), with related research notes. Folios 1-10. Typescripts, 1984-1985, of an essay by Ian Rankin, ‘Crocodiles, Rocks, Chess, and Disguise: The Fiction of Muriel Spark’, an essay. Folios 11-69.Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘Crocodiles, Rocks, Chess, and Disguise: The Fiction of Muriel Spark’,...
Dates: 1983-1986.

Papers of Ian Rankin relating to his work in journalism, 1985-2018, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50543-50558
Scope and Contents

This series contains papers relating to the journalistic activities of Ian Rankin. Included, in manuscript, typescript or published format, are articles, reviews, interviews, and obituaries written by Rankin. Some working notes of Rankin are included, and also some papers concerning the administrative aspects of his journalistic engagement.

Dates: 1985-2018, undated.

Papers relating to activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his works, including itinaries, copies of event listings, and photographs., 1997-2006.

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Identifier: MS.50546
Scope and Contents Itineraries and schedules, 1997-1998 and 2006, for promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin. Some of the papers have been annotated by Rankin. Folios 1-11. Papers, 1998-2003, relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels. Folios 12-26.The papers are arranged alphabetically by the title of each novel, and by format and/or periodical under each novel. "Beggar’s Banquet"Photocopy of an advertisement in...
Dates: 1997-2006.

Papers relating to ceremonies and receptions featuring Ian Rankin., 1986-2009.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.50550
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 1986-2009.

Papers relating to events attended by Ian Rankin., 1990-2018, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50555-50557
Scope and Contents

This series contains materials relating to trips, charity events, ceremonies/receptions, and other events attended by Ian Rankin where he was not the subject/guest of honour. Included are ephemera, administrative materials, and promotional materials relating to the events.

Dates: 1990-2018, undated.

Papers relating to events featuring Ian Rankin., 1986-2017.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50546-50554
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1986-2017.

Papers relating to exhibitions, workshops, and other events featuring Ian Rankin., 1984-2017.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50552-50554
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 1984-2017.

Papers relating to festivals at which Ian Rankin was a speaker., 1995-2017.

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Identifier: MS.50551
Scope and Contents The materials are in a variety of formats. Entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the festival. Under each festival, entries are arranged chronologically.Boswell Book Festival. Leaflet for the Boswell Book Festival, 2015, featuring Ian Rankin. Folios 1-16.Cheltenham Festival of Literature. Advertisements, September-October 2002, in ‘The Guardian’, the ‘Independent’, and the ‘Independent Magazine’ for the Cheltenham Festival of Literature featuring Ian...
Dates: 1995-2017.

Papers relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin., 1997-2014.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50546-50549
Scope and Contents

The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the circumstances or location of the promotional activity: ‘General itineraries and schedules’, ‘promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels’, ‘promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom’, and ‘other publicity events’. The entries are arranged uniquely under each sequence.

Dates: 1997-2014.

Papers relating to promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in Greece, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Sweden. , 2002-2014.

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Identifier: MS.50548
Scope and Contents Materials are arranged alphabetically by the name of the country in which the event took place, and therewithin are in their original order upon acquisition. Greece. Folios 1-17. Photocopies of assorted papers, 2003, including press releases, interviews and reviews, in Greek, relating to a publicity tour of Greece made by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-15.No folio 16.Leaflet, 2014, in Greek, advertising an interview and talk with Ian Rankin in Athens, hosted by...
Dates: 2002-2014.

Papers relating to promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom. , 2000-2014.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50547-50549
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the circumstances or location of the promotional activity: ‘General itineraries and schedules’, ‘promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels’, ‘promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom’, and ‘other publicity events’. The entries are arranged uniquely under each sequence.

Dates: 2000-2014.

Papers relating to the financial affairs of Ian Rankin. , 1990-2010.

 Series
Identifier: MS.50608
Scope and Contents

Tax, income, and expenditure documents, 1990-2001, of Ian Rankin. Also includes related correspondence from Orion Publishing Group. Papers are arranged chronologically. Folios 1-24.

Receipt, 2004, and invoice, 2010, of Central Radio Taxis for John Rebus Limited. Folios 25-26.

Dates: 1990-2010.

Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin., 1978-2018, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50533
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1978-2018, undated.

Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin., 1972-2018.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.50310-50593
Scope and Contents

Professional papers of Ian Rankin.

Dates: 1972-2018.

Photocopies made by Ian Rankin from works concerning Bible John as research for ‘Black and Blue’; with the synopsis of 'Black Rain' (‘Black and Blue’), and publicity material for and cover proofs of ‘Black and Blue’., 1995-1997.

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Identifier: MS.50315
Scope and Contents Photocopies, circa 1995, from 'Bible John: search for a sadist', by Charles Stoddart (pages 1-25, 96-97, 121-151). The copies were made by Ian Rankin as research for his novel 'Black and Blue' and include his annotations. Folios 1-29.Printed copy of a fax sent to Peter Robinson from Ian Rankin with the synopsis of ‘Black rain’ (subsequently 'Black and Blue'). A second copy of the synopsis is also included. Folios 30-34.Publicity material, 1997, for Ian Rankin's novel...
Dates: 1995-1997.

Photocopies of journals and volumes, 1962-1990, collected by Ian Rankin as research for his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark. , 1962-1990.

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Identifier: MS.50604
Scope and Contents

Photocopies are arranged chronologically by publication of the journal/volume, with those undated at the end.

Includes printouts, 1983, MLA International Bibliography for ‘Muriel Spark’ and Comprehensive Dissertation Extracts bibliography for ‘Muriel Spark’. Folios 150-157.

Dates: 1962-1990.