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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.

Scope and Contents Typescripts for 'Rankin on Staircase - Stranger Than Fiction?' by Ian Rankin, a documentary about 'Death on the Staircase', a BBC Channel 4 documentary by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade; with related developmental materials. Folios 1-43.Typescript scripts, 2005, of Ian Rankin for the documentary, several copies, some with timestamps; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-26.Commentary Record for the documentary, circa 2005, ‘Commentary record for ‘Death on the...

Scope and Contents Typescripts, 2002, for the television documentary 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts'. Folios 1-32.Typescript, 4-5 June 2002, first draft of 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts' script; with annotations by Rankin. Folios 1-13.Typescript, 30 May 2002, ‘Criminal Minds Shooting Script / Thursday, 30 May 2002’. Folios 14-18.Typescript, 17 May 2002, ‘Criminal Minds Script / Friday, 17 May 2002’; with annotation by Rankin. Folios 19-32. Developmental materials,...

Scope and Contents Unnamed BBC documentary on crime fiction by Ian Rankin.Annotated typescript scripts of Ian Rankin, 1997, with author's annotations. Folios 1-19. Includes fax to Wendy Pilmer (folios 9-19). Typescript of interviews conducted by Ian Rankin: Nick Blinkoe, Folios 20-21. Andrew Vachss, Folios 22-23. Tony Hillerman, Folios 24-25. Val McDermid, Folios 26-27. Research notes of Ian Rankin on crime writers as preparation for interviews, 1997. Folios 28-36. Harper Collins press release...

Scope and Contents Digitally annotated typescript, 2007, of Ian Rankin's novella 'A Cool Head', third draft. Folios 1-58.Annotated typescript, 2007, of Ian Rankin's novella 'A Cool Head' for Quick Reads, early draft, with author's annotations. Folios 59-109.Notes of Ian Rankin, 2007, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘A Cool Head’. Folios 110-119. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including second and third...

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

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

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....

Scope and Contents Annotated typescripts of 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', 1998, with author's and others' annotations. Folios 1-55.Research, working notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin for his radio documentary 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', 1998. Includes synopses of episodes, location notes, and research on the history of detectives and police in Britain.Includes email from Ian Docherty (Folio 62).Folios 56-72.Administrative documents and...

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

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Scope and Contents 'Hard Sums and Shadow-boxing: by Ian Rankin'. Three typescript drafts, 1983, all same draft. Folios 1-21.'A Haunting Tale for Christmas: by Ian J. Rankin'. Annotated typescript, 1983, with author’s annotations. Folios 22-31.'Herbert in Motion'. Notes, 1996, on submission to journals, etc. Folios 32-34.'Hiker Story'. Typescript, 2014, first draft. Folios 35-38.'I Am a Private Eye', short story submitted to Orchard Books' Picture Book...

Scope and Contents Typescript photocopy, 'Death Is Not the End: An Inspector Rebus Story By Ian Rankin', first draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-41.Typescript of Ian Rankin's novella, 'Death is Not the End', first draft. Folios 42-78.Typescript of Ian Rankin's novella, 'Death is Not the End', partial first draft with notes; with annotations by the author. Folios 79-86.Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Death is Not...

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

Scope and Contents 'Isolation'. Typescript, 1981. Folios 1-6.'Is This A Dagger?'. Annotated typescript, 2009, with author's annotations. Folios 7-13. Working notes, 2009. Folios 14-19. Email from Margaret Murphy regarding the short story. Folio 20.'Jackie Leven Said, A spoken-word short story by Ian Rankin'. Annotated typescript, 2004. draft for live performance, with author’s annotations. Folios 21-36. Annotated typescript, 2004, draft for live performance, with author’s annotations....

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Scope and Contents Typescripts of ‘Gesualdo’, an operetta with libretto by Ian Rankin and score by Craig Armstrong written as part of Scottish Opera’s Five:15 series. Folios 1-104.Proof and typescripts of ‘Gesualdo’ by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-63.Proof, 2008, 'Gesualdo: a chamber opera in 5 movements, music by Craig Armstrong, libretto by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-36.Annotated typescripts, 2008, of the libretto for ‘Gesualdo’ by Ian Rankin, three revised drafts; with annotations by...

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

Scope and Contents 'Not Just Another Saturday by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-8. Typescript, 2005, first draft. 'Not Provan: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 9-23. Annotated typescript, circa 1992, with author's annotations. 'The Passenger'. Folios 24-41. Annotated typescript 2014, first draft, with author's annotations. 'Saint Nicked: An Inspector Rebus...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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