The articles are in either typescript and published format and are noted as such. The published articles are from a variety of serial publications. The entries are arranged into two sequences: ‘music and hi-fi’ and ‘people (individuals other than Ian Rankin)’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical.

Articles, 1992-2017, by Ian Rankin on music and hi-fi. Folios 1-31.

Press cutting of a column, 2017, by Ian Rankin on the song 'The Jean Genie’, from ‘Recorder’ magazine. Folios 1-2.

Annotated typescript of an article, 2015, by Ian Rankin on Madonna, for ‘Ruth and Martin's Album Club’ (website), with author's annotations; with related developmental notes. Folios 3-12.

Press cutting of an article, 9 November 2003, 'Ian Rankin at the MTV Awards', by Ian Rankin, from ‘Scotland on Sunday’. Folio 13.

Typescript of an article, 'Ian Rankin at the MTV Awards', 2003, by Ian Rankin. Folios 14-18.

Annotated typescript of an article, 1992, by Ian Rankin on hi-fi. Folios 19-22.

Typescript of an article in an email, 12 November 2002, ‘Joy Division’, 2002, by Ian Rankin, final draft. Folios 23-24.

Annotated typescript of an article in an email, ‘Joy Division’, with author's annotations. Folios 25-27.

Annotated typescript of an article, 'Exile on Yonge Street By Ian Rankin', undated, with author's annotations. Folios 28-31.

Articles, 1985-2011, by Ian Rankin on people (individuals other than Ian Rankin). Folios 32-120.

Press cutting of an article, 2004, 'An Appreciation of Professor Anthony Busuttil OBE', by Ian Rankin, from the ‘Journal of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh’. Includes letter to Rankin from Susan L Laurence, Editorial Assistant of the Journal. Folios 32-33.

Article and photocopy, 16 July 2005 ‘Pope of pulp’, by Ian Rankin on Raymond Chandler, from ‘The Times’ Books section, 2 copies. Folios 34-42.

Typescript of an article, 2004, by Ian Rankin on Sean Connery, for ‘Esquire’, final draft. Folios 43-50.

Typescript of an article in an email, 23 November 2004, by Ian Rankin on Sean Connery, for ‘Esquire’ revised draft with edits by Shaun Phillips, editor. Folios 51-63.

Annotated typescript of an article, 2004, by Ian Rankin on Sean Connery, for ‘Esquire’, early draft; with author’s annotations; with related editorial, research, and working notes; and with correspondence from Shaun Phillips of Esquire. Folios 64-89.

Annotated typescript of an article, 'The Death of Willie McRae', 2011, with author's annotations; with related administrative notes. Folios 90-94.

Article, 18 November 2006, 'Thomas Pynchon: A Fearful Appreciation by Ian Rankin', by Ian Rankin, in the ‘Guardian Review’. Folios 95-97.

Annotated typescript of an article, 'Thomas Pynchon: A Fearful Appreciation By Ian Rankin', 2006, by Ian Rankin for ‘The Guardian Review; with author's annotations and related developmental notes. Folios 98-120.