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Typescript script for film by Ian Rankin, ‘The Only True Comedian’; with related developmental notes and administrative materials; Synopsis/pitch for a film titled ‘Granite City’ by Ian Rankin., 1999.

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Identifier: MS.50506

Scope and Contents

Annotated typescript, 1999, of script by Ian Rankin, 'The Only True Comedian', with author's annotations. Folios 1-21.

Editorial notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin, Andy Goddard, and Nic Marston (director) of Rankin's script for 'The Only True Comedian', as manuscript, email, and fax copy. Folios 22-29.

Synopses, circa 1999, of Ian Rankin for ‘The Only True Comedian’ film, 4 copies. Folios 30-37.

Submission, June 1999, of Ian Rankin to the New Found Land film production scheme for ‘The Only True Comedian’. Folios 38-42.

Budget proposal, 1999. Folio 43-45.

‘Roughcuts’ newsletter, May 1999, newsletter of Scottish Screen, with an article detailing the New Found Land film production scheme. Folios 46-47.

Envelope in which the above materials for ‘The Only True Comedian’ were held, annotated 'Nik + Andy, "Only True Comedian" outline'. Folio 48.

Synopsis/pitch, 1997, for a film titled ‘Granite City’ by Ian Rankin. Folios 49-50.

Dates

  • Creation: 1999.

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Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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