The reviews are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in two sequences, ‘Inspector Rebus novels’ followed by ‘Malcolm Fox novels’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the novels; then, under each novel, alphabetically by the title of the serial publication in which the review was published.

This series contains published reviews of the creative works of Ian Rankin. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals containing the reviews. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency.

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

Scottish Book Marketing Group bestseller lists, 1998-2002, ‘Top Twenty Scottish Titles / Scottish Bestseller List’, featuring the novels of Ian Rankin. Folios 1-55.

Lists cover specific dates, format DD Month YYYY.

Scottish Book Marketing Group yearly bestseller lists, 1999-2001, ‘Scottish Bestseller List / Top Ten Scottish Titles’, featuring the novels of Ian Rankin. Folios 56-58.

Lists are for entire calendar years.

Typescripts, 1988-1989, of possible storylines for ‘The Bill’ by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-43.

Notes, 1989, of Ian Rankin from a meting with Barbara Cox, writer on television show ‘The Bill’, about Rankin’s development of a screenplay 'Swings and Roundabouts' for 'The Bill'. Folios 44-47.

Episode pitch, circa 1988, ‘Missing Person’, by Ian Rankin, to the television show 'The Bill'; fax. Folios 48-50.

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.

Includes annotated earlier draft of Chapter Four (written as Chapter Five)

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, stage plays of Ian Rankin. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are promotional materials and ephemera from performances.

Includes correspondence, 3 October 2012, from Mark Thomson to Ian Rankin regarding the script. Folio i.

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

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

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

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

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.

The foot of the recto of the title page has been annotated in red ink, '2nd printed draft - went to agent [and] editor (UK [and] US). Amended using editor's notes 6/96'. The recto also includes notes on the insertion of the Bible John sections into the typescript.

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.

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

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

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.

'Empty Capital’, of which this is the first printed draft, was an early working title for the novel subsequently published as ‘Black and Blue’. This is the first printed draft of the novel.