Press cuttings and pamphlets taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’; with a synopsis of, and cover proofs for, the novel., 1989-2000.
Scope and Contents
Press cuttings and leaflets, 1989-1997, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 1-108.
Press Cuttings.
The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’.
The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.
War Criminals/Crimes (Folios 1-23)
Refugees (Folios 24-27)
Crime (Folios 28-39)
Other (Folios 40-80)
Leaflets and booklets.
Leaflets from Alcoholics Anonymous (Folios 81-88)
Information Booklet on Oradour-Sur-Glane (Folios 89-108)
Synopsis of ‘The Hanging Garden’, circa 1997, written by Rankin prior to completion of the first draft and sent to Caroline Oakley (Editor, Orion Publishing Group). Folios 109-110.
Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs, 1998-2000, for novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 111-116.
Dates
- Creation: 1989-2000.
Creator
- Rankin, Ian James (crime writer) (Person)
- Orion Publishing Group (Organization)
- Alcoholics Anonymous (international mutual aid fellowship) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
117 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Foios 1-116, and folio 3a.
Repository Details
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