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Developmental notes of Ian Rankin, including notes on various ideas for creative works., Circa 1996-1999.

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Identifier: MS.50529

Scope and Contents

Notes of Ian Rankin, Circa 1996, from original folder annotated by Rankin 'Comic Fife Losers Novel'. Folios 1-17. Includes notes towards a comic novel (unwritten). Notes are in their original order upon acquisition.

Notes, Circa 1997-1999, from original folder annotated by Rankin ‘World's End + story ideas etc 1990s'. Folios 18-38. Notes detail short story ideas and ideas for other works, and commentary on the writing process. A large portion of the notes are on a concept for a short story about Glasgow gangsters. Notes are in their original order upon acquisition.

Includes notes towards short story ‘Adventures in Babysitting.’

Dates

  • Creation: Circa 1996-1999.

Creator

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Extent

1 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Separated Materials

MS.50454. [Contains typescripts and working notes of 'Adventures in Babysitting']

Repository Details

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

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