Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b 1960
- Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995
Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Flood’; with a related contract, financial documents, and advertisements., 1984-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50435
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1984, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Flood’, including editorial notes. Folios 1-28.Includes synopsis, drafts of passages, character and plot development, and research on mining history. Most of the notes are undated. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.
Contract, 1985, with Polygon Books (publishers) for Ian Rankin's novel 'The Flood',...
Dates:
1984-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Impossible Dead’., 2010-2011.
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Identifier: MS.50410
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2010-2011, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Impossible Dead’. Folios 1-85.The notes include working and research notes, including research on Willie McRae, the 1980s, and terrorism. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and...
Dates:
2010-2011.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Malcolm Fox novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Impossible Dead' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and press cuttings.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Naming of the Dead’., 2005-2006.
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Identifier: MS.50370
Scope and Contents
Notes, 2005-2006, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Naming of the Dead’. Folios 1-66. The notes include working notes and research notes, including research on the 'night police' and the G8. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of changes in theme and plot have been used...
Dates:
2005-2006.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Naming of the Dead' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and a cover proof.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Tooth and Nail’; with a cover proof., 1990-1991, undated.
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Identifier: MS.50402
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1990-1991, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Tooth and Nail’. The notes include working notes as well as research notes on forensics and pathology, police procedure, and serial killers. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and final drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development...
Dates:
1990-1991, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Tooth and Nail' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and a cover proof.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Westwind’; with related press cuttings and a contract., 1987-1989.
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Identifier: MS.50431
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1987, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Westwind’. Folios 1-34.Most of the notes are undated. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes manuscript note with doodles, ‘The author at work’ (Folio 8).Includes 'Excisions made between drafts 1 and 2 of Westwind': typescript pages removed from MS.0120 (Folios 17-31)....
Dates:
1987-1989.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of 'Westwind' by Ian Rankin; with related working and administrative papers.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Witch Hunt’; with cover proofs of the novel., 1988-1993.
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Identifier: MS.50421
Scope and Contents
Notes, 1988-1993, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Witch Hunt’. Folios 1-41.The notes include background research by Rankin on crime, blindness, and specific locations. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his...
Dates:
1988-1993.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin.
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Incomplete typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Witch Hunt’; with related working papers of cover profs of the novel.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin, including notes on various ideas for creative works., Circa 1996-1999.
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Identifier: MS.50529
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, Circa 1996, from original folder annotated by Rankin 'Comic Fife Losers Novel'. Folios 1-17.
Includes notes towards a comic novel (unwritten). Notes are in their original order upon acquisition.Notes, Circa 1997-1999, from original folder annotated by Rankin ‘World's End + story ideas etc 1990s'. Folios 18-38.
Notes detail short story ideas and ideas for other works, and commentary on the writing process. A large portion of the notes are on a concept for a...
Dates:
Circa 1996-1999.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various creative works, including contact details, working notes, research, and press cuttings; report on marketing research project on Ian Rankin.
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Developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various unpublished or unidentified creative works, including notes and press cuttings.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin on his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark., Between 1981-1990.
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Identifier: MS.50603
Scope and Contents
Manuscript notes contain research on Muriel Spark and her writing, collected from various volumes, journals, interviews, and reviews. Also included are general developmental notes by Rankin on his thesis. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, are arranged in their original order upon acquisition.
Dates:
Between 1981-1990.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’; with related contract and printed radio listings., 1993-1995.
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Identifier: MS.50484
Scope and Contents
Working, research, and editorial notes, 1993-1995, of Ian Rankin and others relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Serpent’s Back’.The notes include early working notes, research notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and of BBC Radio Drama editor Patrick Rayner. Many of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by development of themes and revisions. Folios 1-124.Includes storylines of ‘The...
Dates:
1993-1995.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio scripts of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of the radio plays and short stories for radio of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Serpent's Back', a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related working notes, publicity, and administrative materials.
Editorial notes of Ian Rankin relating to the second draft of ‘The Hanging Garden’., 1997.
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Identifier: MS.50347
Scope and Contents
The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for the second draft. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme. Included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 1-17, 62-63).
Dates:
1997.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'The Hanging Garden' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
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Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Hanging Garden’.
Incomplete typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Witch Hunt’; with related working papers of cover profs of the novel., 1988-2000.
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Identifier: MSS.50420-50421
Scope and Contents
Partial annotated typescript, 'Witch', later draft, a novel by Ian Rankin writing as Jack Harvey. This was ultimately published as ‘Witch Hunt’. Folios v-157.
Partial typescript by Ian Rankin of his novel 'Witch Hunt', earlier draft, opening. Folios 158-163.
Dates:
1988-2000.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin.
Index Cards annotated by Ian Rankin with sources for his PhD on Muriel Spark, labelled ‘Criticism’., Between 1981-1983.
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Identifier: MS.50605
Scope and Contents
Index cards annotated by Ian Rankin with journals, books, and other sources for his PhD on Muriel Spark. Also includes and A-Z index card guides.
Dates:
Between 1981-1983.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Developmental materials of Ian Rankin on his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
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Index Cards annotated by Ian Rankin with journals, books, and other sources for his PhD on Muriel Spark.
Index Cards annotated by Ian Rankin with sources for his PhD on Muriel Spark., labelled ‘General’, ‘Interviews’, and ‘Reviews’., Between 1981-1983.
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Identifier: MS.50606
Scope and Contents
Index cards annotated by Ian Rankin with journals, books, and other sources for his PhD on Muriel Spark. 169 folios.
Dates:
Between 1981-1983.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Developmental materials of Ian Rankin on his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
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Index Cards annotated by Ian Rankin with journals, books, and other sources for his PhD on Muriel Spark.
Lectures and seminars written and given by Ian Rankin on creative writing and literary works; Speeches and addresses written and given by Ian Rankin at events, or printed., 1985-2009, undated.
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Identifier: MS.50526
Scope and Contents
Lectures and seminars written and given by Ian Rankin on creative writing and literary works. Folios 1-88.Materials include typescripts and related developmental notes. Lectures are arranged alphabetically by title.‘Creative Writing’. Folios 1-26.
This lecture was given by Rankin in Japan.
Typescripts, 1996-1997, of Ian Rankin’s lecture 'Creative Writing', three drafts, early and revised; with author’s annotations. 'Reading the Reader: Reader-Response...
Dates:
1985-2009, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working notes of lectures and speeches of Ian Rankin.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of chapter of his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark’s novels 'The Public Image', 'The Driver's Seat', and 'Not to Disturb'; with related developmental materials., Between 1983-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50599
Scope and Contents
Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘The End of Things: Suicides and Structures’, chapter of thesis, annotated with alternate title, ‘The Director’s Seat: Suicides and Structures’; with annotations by the author; with related developmental notes. Folios 1-52 (original foliation of the typescript, 1-48).Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘Chapter Five / The end of things: Suicides and structures.’; with annotations by the author. Includes manuscript notes and footnotes inserted...
Dates:
Between 1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of chapters of his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark’s novels ‘Hothouse by the East River’; and ‘The Abbess of Crewe’ and ‘The Takeover’; with related developmental materials., Between 1983-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50600
Scope and Contents
Chapter and research on Muriel Spark’s novel ‘Hothouse by the East River’. Folios 1-55.Typescript, 1984, of Ian Rankin, ‘’The Mortality Problem’: The Hothouse by the East River as Study in Fictional Intent’, chapter of thesis; with annotations by the author; and with related working notes. Folios 1-22.Typescript, undated and untitled, of Ian Rankin, about Spark’s novel ‘Hothouse by the East River’, with related developmental notes; with annotations by Rankin’s PhD...
Dates:
Between 1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of chapters of his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark’s novels ‘Territorial Rights’; and ‘Loitering with Intent’; with related developmental materials., Between 1983-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50601
Scope and Contents
Chapter and research on Muriel Spark’s novel ‘Territorial Rights’. Folios 1-22.Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘The Use and Abuse of Territorial Rights’, chapter of thesis; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-13.Manuscript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘The Use and Abuse of Territorial Rights’, chapter of thesis, partial draft. Folios 14-16.Research notes of Ian Rankin on Spark’s novel ‘Territorial Rights’. Folios 17-22.
Chapter and...
Dates:
Between 1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of chapters of his PhD thesis on the novel ‘The Girls of Slender Means’; Spark’s dramas; and novel ‘The Mandelbaum Gate’; and the short stories of Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials., Between 1983-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50598
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Chapter and research on Muriel Spark’s novel ‘The Girls of Slender Means’. Folios 1-29.Typescript, 1986, of Ian Rankin, ‘“Nowhere’s Safe”: The Girls of Slender Means’, chapter of thesis; with annotations by the author; and with related working notes. Folios 1-17.Manuscript, undated and untitled, of Ian Rankin, about Spark’s novel ‘The Girls of Slender Means’. Folios 18-23.Research notes of Rankin on Muriel Spark’s novel ‘The Girls of Slender Means’. Folios...
Dates:
Between 1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of chapters of his PhD thesis on the novels 'Memento Mori', 'The Ballad of Peckham Rye', and 'The Bachelors'; and ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’; with related developmental materials., Between 1983-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50597
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Chapter and research on 'Memento Mori', 'The Ballad of Peckham Rye', and 'The Bachelors'. Folios 1-39.Typescript, after June 1985, of Ian Rankin, ‘Humane Observation and After’, chapter of thesis; with annotations by the author and Rankin’s PhD supervisor. Folios 1-19.Partial manuscript, undated, of Ian Rankin of his chapter on 'Memento Mori', 'The Ballad of Peckham Rye', and 'The Bachelors'. Folios 20-24.Research notes of Ian Rankin on Spark’s novel...
Dates:
Between 1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of the Introduction and Chapter One of his PhD thesis; with related developmental notes., Between 1983-1986.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50595-50596
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Ian Rankin worked on his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark for the University of Edinburgh from 1983-1986. Rankin did not complete his thesis, and as such the archive does not contain a complete draft. The drafts in this series are in manuscript and typescript format. The materials are arranged into sequences based on the chapters and contents of Rankin’s PhD thesis, according to the outline in his latter thesis proposal. The chapters focus on specific novels or other works...
Dates:
Between 1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
Manuscript and typescripts of Ian Rankin of drafts of the Introduction and Chapter One of his PhD thesis; with related developmental notes., 1983-1986.
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Identifier: MS.50596
Scope and Contents
Manuscript and typescript drafts, 1986 or before, of Ian Rankin of the Introduction and Chapter One of his PhD thesis. Folios 1-90.Typescript, 1986, of Ian Rankin, ‘Thesis Introduction’; with annotations by the author and Rankin’s thesis supervisor. Folios 1-24.Typescript, 1986, of Ian Rankin, ‘The Use and Abuse of Fiction in the novels of Muriel Spark’, the introduction to his PhD thesis, earlier draft; with annotation by the author and Rankin’s thesis supervisor....
Dates:
1983-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials.
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Manuscripts and typescript drafts by Ian Rankin of chapters and essays towards his PhD thesis on Muriel Spark.
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Manuscript and typescript drafts of Ian Rankin of the Introduction and Chapter One of his PhD thesis; with related developmental notes.
Manuscripts and typescripts of 'October 26 2028’, 'The Only True Comedian’, ‘Passions’, 'A Personal History of Hunger', and 'Pigeon Pie', short stories by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1983-1998.
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Identifier: MS.50462
Scope and Contents
'October 26 2028’.
Typescript of Ian Rankin, 1998, final draft, including note from Ian Rankin to ‘Alan’ of The Scotsman. Folios 1-7.
Annotated typescript, 1998, second draft, with author's annotations, including note from Ian Rankin to ‘Alan’. Folios 8-13.
Typescript, 1998, first draft, with working note. Folios 14-19.'The Only True Comedian by Ian Rankin'
Annotated typescript, 1998, second draft, with author's annotations. Folios 20-26.
Annotated typescript, 1998, first draft,...
Dates:
1983-1998.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin, other than Rebus short stories.
Manuscripts and typescripts of untitled short stories by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1983-2015, undated.
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Identifier: MS.50469
Scope and Contents
Untitled short story about a boy and a library.
Typescript, 1983. Folios 1-5.Untitled short story about a Mr. Green.
Annotated typescript, 1983, with author's annotations. Folios 6-15.
Manuscript, 1983, partial draft of ‘Part II’. Folios 16-17.
Manuscript notes, 1983. Folios 18.Untitled short story about a princess.
Typescript, 1983. Folios 19-30.Untitled short story, beginning 'John Lawson had driven …'.
Manuscript, 1986. Folios 31-32.Untitled...
Dates:
1983-2015, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts and typescripts of 'Westwind' by Ian Rankin; with related working and administrative papers., 1987-1989.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50428-50431
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:
1987-1989.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and related working papers of other creative works of Ian Rankin., 1977-2016, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50516-50523
Scope and Contents
This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, various other creative works of Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.
Dates:
1977-2016, undated.