Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin, 2007-2008, relating to the development of the plot and characters for his full-length novel ‘Doors Open’. Folios 1-15.Includes largely editorial notes of Ian Rankin and Caroline Oakley (editor, Orion Publishing Group) relating to the full-length novel ‘Doors Open’, based on the short novel of the same name written by Rankin for ‘The New York Times’.Most of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by theme and...

Scope and Contents Notes, 2001-2003, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘A Question of Blood’. Folios 1-38. Most of the notes are undated. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement. Editorial notes, 2001-2003, of Ian Rankin relating to revised drafts of ‘A Question of...

Scope and Contents Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Black and Blue’, including notes on Bible John.Editorial notes, 1996, of Ian Rankin relating to the third draft of ‘Black and Blue’. Folios 1-15.The notes relate to plot and character revisions and additional plot development for the third draft. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme. Research notes, circa 1996, of Ian...

Scope and Contents The notes include research and working notes, as well as editorial notes, of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 137-141). Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and final drafts. Otherwise, as most of the notes are undated, the relation between the notes and the drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far...

Scope and Contents Notes, 2013-2015, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Even Dogs in the Wild’. Folios 1-75.The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 72-74). Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and fourth drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear, as most of the...

Scope and Contents The notes include research and working notes, including research notes on the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko, crime in Edinburgh, sport in Edinburgh, and politics. The notes also include editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 80-86). 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, as most of the notes are...

Scope and Contents The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 75-102). 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, as most of the notes are undated, and some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as...

Scope and Contents Notes, 1994-1995, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Let It Bleed’. Folios 1-85. Most of the notes are undated. The notes include first notes towards the novel as well as 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 development of the novel progressed. As far as possible,...

Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin, 2000-2001, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Resurrection Men’. Folios 1-59. The notes include working and research notes of Rankin, including research on Tulliallan Scottish Police College (photograph of the College, Folio 59), relevant events, Peter Williamson, and herbal medicine. Most of the notes are undated. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated...

Scope and Contents Notes, 1998-1999, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Set In Darkness’. Folios 1-91. 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 development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and...

Scope and Contents Notes, 2009, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Complaints’. Folios 1-44.The notes include working notes and research, including research on the Complaints and Conduct Department (Police Scotland), surveillance, banking crisis, and ketamine. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including the first, second, third, and final drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts...

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...

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...

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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).

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: 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 police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Scope and Contents Page 1, circa 1999, of first and second drafts of Ian Rankin’s novel 'The Falls'. Folios 1-3.Developmental, 2000, notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Falls’. Folios 4-49.The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folio 49). Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the...