Photocopies made by Ian Rankin from works concerning Bible John as research for ‘Black and Blue’; with the synopsis of 'Black Rain' (‘Black and Blue’), and publicity material for and cover proofs of ‘Black and Blue’., 1995-1997.
Scope and Contents
Photocopies, circa 1995, from 'Bible John: search for a sadist', by Charles Stoddart (pages 1-25, 96-97, 121-151). The copies were made by Ian Rankin as research for his novel 'Black and Blue' and include his annotations. Folios 1-29.
Printed copy of a fax sent to Peter Robinson from Ian Rankin with the synopsis of ‘Black rain’ (subsequently 'Black and Blue'). A second copy of the synopsis is also included. Folios 30-34.
Publicity material, 1997, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Black & Blue'.
Blurb/teaser from Orion Publishing Group. Folios 35-36.
Quote Sheet. Folio 37.
Advertisement in a magazine. Folios 38-39.
Cover proofs, 1997 and undated, of Ian Rankin's novel 'Black & Blue'. Folios 40-49.
Dates
- Creation: 1995-1997.
Creator
- Rankin, Ian James (crime writer) (Person)
- Orion Publishing Group (Organization)
- Shot in the Dark Collective. A Shot in the Dark (magazine publisher) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
49 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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