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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.

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Typescripts, 1999, of scripts for ‘That Braveheart Feeling’, a BBC production by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-15.

Typescript, 1999, revised draft. Folios 1-8. Annotated typescript, 1999, first draft, with author's annotations. Folios 9-15.

Editorial notes, 1999, of Ian Rankin for ‘That Braveheart Feeling’. Folio 16.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

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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.

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

Scope and Contents 'Sunday: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-12. Typescript, circa 1992. 'Tell Me Who to Kill’. Folios 13-47. Typescript, circa 2003, revised draft. Folios 13-22. Annotated typescript, circa 2003, revised draft, with author’s annotations. Folios 23-44. Annotated partial typescript, circa 2003, with author's annotations. Folios 45-47. ...

Scope and Contents 'The Acid Test: A short story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-7. Typescript, 1998. ‘Atonement: An Inspector Rebus story By Ian Rankin'. Folios 8-54. Annotated typescripts, 2005, revised drafts, with author’s annotations; with related working notes. 'Auld Lang Syne: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 55-67. Typescript, circa 1992. 'Cafferty's...

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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.

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...

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 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 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 police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.

Scope and Contents This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, introductions written by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.The introductions are arranged in three sequences based on the work being introduced: ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin to his own works’, ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin to literary works of others’, and ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

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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 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 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:

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.

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Includes first drafts of Chapters One and Two (Folios 1-13) followed by notes (Folios 14-25).

Includes press cutting about child criminals taken by Rankin as research (Folios 26-27).

Includes correspondence to Rankin from Professor Francis Lyall of the University of Aberdeen Faculty of Law on laws regarding child criminals for research (Folio 28).

'Sabbath Child' was not completed nor published.

Folios 1-28.

Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Tooth and Nail’. The notes include references to specific drafts, including first and final drafts. The distinction between notes relating to specific drafts is not always clear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. Included are editorial notes relating to plot and character revisions and additional plot development...

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Visitors’ Comments spiral bound notebook, 2007, from the exhibition 'Rankin [and] Rebus: Partners in Crime' reception at The Writer’s Museum. Contains sticky notes with messages written to Rankin by attendees of the exhibition.

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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.

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Includes manuscript and typescript notes of Ian Rankin, some originating from others, for short story ideas involving his character Inspector Rebus.

Notes are arranged by date, where available, and otherwise left in original order from accession.

Folios 1-56.