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Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: b 1960
  • Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin., 1986-2008.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50412-50431
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....
Dates: 1986-2008.

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

 File
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 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.

Press cuttings and pamphlets taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’; with a synopsis of, and cover proofs for, the novel., 1989-2000.

 File
Identifier: MS.50348
Scope and Contents Press cuttings and leaflets, 1989-1997, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 1-108.Press Cuttings.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.War Criminals/Crimes...
Dates: 1989-2000.

Press cuttings collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Dead Souls’; with the synopses of, and cover proofs and publicity material for, the novel., 1992-2000.

 File
Identifier: MS.50322
Scope and Contents The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to the plot and the character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Dead Souls’.The cuttings are arranged by topic, and chronologically under each topic.Crimes against children. Folios 1-30. Crime (other). Folios 31-47. Missing children. Folios 48-72. Other. Folios 73-78.Two copies of the synopsis, 1997, of ‘Dead Souls’. Folios 79-86.Cover proofs, 1998-2000, of ‘Dead Souls’ from...
Dates: 1992-2000.

Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin., 1986-2000.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50412-50421
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....
Dates: 1986-2000.

Typescripts of 'The Falls' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials., Circa 1999-2003.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50331-50335
Scope and Contents Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs for novel ‘The Falls’, UK and US editions. OrionFolios 1-7.Cover proof of BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Falls'.Folios 8-9.Advertisements for ‘The Falls’ on the cover of The Bookseller magazine (2 copies and a print-out of the cover) and inside St Martin's Paperback catalogue.Folios 10-77.Franking machine labels.Folios 78-80.Listing for BBC...
Dates: Circa 1999-2003.