Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b 1960
- Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Flood’; with a related contract, financial documents, and advertisements., 1984-1986.
File
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.
Partial early draft of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Knots and Crosses’, notes of Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters of the novel, and a synopsis; with assorted documents concerning the publication of the novel., 1985-2006.
File
Identifier: MS.50357
Scope and Contents
Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'Knots and Crosses', 1985, partial early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-26.
Notes of Ian Rankin, 1985-1987, relating to the development of the plot and characters ‘Knots and Crosses’. Folios 27-51.Most of the notes are undated. The notes include early developmental notes and research, including research into the SAS and police ranks. Also included are notes for subsequent drafts. As far as possible, evidence of changes...
Dates:
1985-2006.
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 'Knots and Crosses' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and administrative materials.
Typescripts of 'Knots and Crosses' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and administrative materials., Circa 1985-Circa 2006., bulk: 1985-1987.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50354-50357
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
Circa 1985-Circa 2006.; Majority of material found within 1985-1987.
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.
Typescripts of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials., Circa 1984-1986.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50432-50435
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:
Circa 1984-1986.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Ian Rankin archive.
/
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.
/
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.