Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Competitions and Awards’, ‘Literature Festivals, Conferences, and Publicity Events’, and ‘Language and Literature’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles about competitions and awards won by Ian Rankin, including Rankin’s OBE. Folios...

Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in two sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Articles about genres of writing and writers’, and ‘Articles about or mentioning Ian Rankin’s career and/or writing (general)’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then chronologically by date of publication. Articles about genres of writing and writers, featuring or mentioning Ian Rankin....

Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Novels’, ‘Television Productions’, and ‘Radio Productions’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, then alphabetically by the title of the work (if applicable), then chronologically by date of publication. Articles about a novel or novels of Ian Rankin.Rebus Novels. Folios 1-100.Articles about or...

Scope and Contents This series contains published articles and features relating to the professional and personal reputation of Ian Rankin. The articles either feature Rankin, or mention Rankin in relation to another topic. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals containing the reviews. The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency. The articles are arranged in six...

Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in four sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘People’, ‘Charity’, ‘Edinburgh’, ‘Scene of the Crime art exhibit’, ‘Film Premieres’, and ‘Other’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles and interviews about or with a person or persons in which Ian...

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Photocopy of an article, 7 August 1999, ‘Crime does pay’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction, from ‘The Express’. Folios 1-3.Press cutting and photocopy of an article, 9 March 2000, ‘A life in crime’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction and crime writing, from...

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: current events and politics; and articles in the ‘Festival Times’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 2004-2015, by Ian Rankin on current events and politics. Folios 1-53.Article, 17 May 2004, ‘Rights and...

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘Edinburgh and Edinburgh festivals’, ‘language and literature’, and ‘film and television’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1997-2017, by Ian on Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festivals. Folios 1-72.Press cutting...

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into four sequences: ‘personal life’, ‘police’, ‘pubs’, and ‘other topics’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1992-2014, written by Ian Rankin on his personal life. Folios 1-60.Press cutting of an article, 15 November 1998, ‘Ian...

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Article, 2001, ‘The accidental crime writer’, by Ian Rankin on his writing career in ‘The Arvon Journal’, Winter 2001 issue. Includes letter, 16 January 2001, to Ian Rankin from Saul Hyman, Assistant National Director of The Arvon Foundation. Folios 1-9....

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Photocopy of an article, 28 December 2007, 'My Six Best Albums', by Ian Rankin, from the ‘Daily Express’. Folio 1.Press cutting of an article, October 2004, ‘Pumping up the volumes’, by Ian Rankin on books about rock music, from ‘Esquire’. Folio 2....

Scope and Contents The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘music and hi-fi’ and ‘people (individuals other than Ian Rankin)’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1992-2017, by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi. Folios 1-31.Press cutting of a column, 2017, by Ian Rankin on...

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This series contains interviews with Ian Rankin relating to his professional and personal reputation, as published in various periodicals. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency.

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This series contains press, awards, and other papers relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin, regarding his career as a writer and his personal life.

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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.

Scope and Contents Press cuttings, 1984-2000. Folios 1-94.The newspaper and magazines cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Other crime. Folios 1-64. Police. Folios 65-75. Other. Folios 76-94.Printouts, undated, from various books on the history of Edinburgh. Folios 95-116.Leaflet, undated, ‘Crime and Punishment : An exhibition of documents from the national...

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....

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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.

Scope and Contents Obituaries, 2006-2015, written by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-56.The obituaries are in either typescript or published format and are noted as such. The published obituaries are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the subject of the obituary.Banks, Iain Menzies.Press cutting and photocopy of an obituary, 14 June 2014, by Ian Rankin for Iain Menzies Banks, from ‘Saturday Guardian’. Folios 1-2....