Itineraries and schedules, 1997-1998 and 2006, for promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin. Some of the papers have been annotated by Rankin. Folios 1-11.

Papers, 1998-2003, relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels. Folios 12-26.

The papers are arranged alphabetically by the title of each novel, and by format and/or periodical under each novel.

"Beggar’s Banquet"

Photocopy of an advertisement in the 'Guardian' newspaper, 27 July 2002, for a book signing by Ian Rankin to promote his anthology of short stories, 'Beggars Banquet' at James Thin Bookshop, Edinburgh. Folio 12.

Photocopy an of advertisement in the 'Guardian' newspaper, 5 October 2002, for a book signing by Ian Rankin to promote his anthology of short stories, 'Beggars Banquet', and his novel ‘Resurrection Men’, at Waterstones bookstore, Newcastle. Folio 13.

Photocopy of an advertisement in the ‘Sunday Times' newspaper, 21 July 2002, for a book signing by Ian Rankin to promote his anthology of short stories, 'Beggars Banquet', at James Thin Bookshop, Edinburgh. Folio 14.

Photocopy of an advertisement in 'Books in the media', 5 July 2003, for a broadcast on Radio 4 of a reading to be given by Ian Rankin from his anthology of short stories, ‘Beggar’s Banquet’. Folio 15.

‘Black and Blue’ - See folios 17 and 24.

‘The Falls’

Invitation, 2001, to the publication release party for the novel 'The Falls', by Ian Rankin. Folio 16.

‘The Hanging Garden’

Leaflet, 1998, issued by Waterstone's, Edinburgh, promoting various literary events and activities, including book readings by Ian Rankin from his novels 'Black and Blue' and ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folio 17.

‘A Question of Blood’

Photocopy of advertisement, 23 August 2003, in the 'Independent' newspaper, for a promotional event for Ian Rankin to talk about his novel 'A Question of Blood' at Books, Etc, Cheapside. Folio 18.

Photocopy of advertisement, 31 August 2003, in the 'Sunday Times' newspaper, for a book signing event by Ian Rankin for his novel 'A Question of Blood' at Waterstones bookstore, Churchgate. Folio 19.

Photocopy of advertisement, 7 September 2003, in the 'Sunday Times' newspaper, for a book signing event by Ian Rankin for his novel 'A Question of Blood' at Waterstones bookstore, Dublin. Folio 20.

Photocopy of advertisement, 27 August 2003, in 'Time Out' magazine, for a book signing event by Ian Rankin for his novel 'A Question of Blood' at Borders, Tottenham Court Road, London. Folio 21.

Photocopy of advertisement, 3 September 2003, in 'Time Out' magazine, for a publicity event for Ian Rankin to promote his novel 'A Question of Blood' at Ottakar’s Bookshop, Putney. Folio 22.

‘Resurrection Men’

Photocopy of advertisement, 29 September 2002, in the ‘Sunday Times' newspaper for a book signing by Ian Rankin to promote his novel 'Resurrection Men' at Hammicks, Chelsea. Folio 23.

See also Folio 13.

‘Set in Darkness’

Photocopy of advertisement, 17 February 2000, in 'The List (Glasgow and Edinburgh), for a book reading by Ian Rankin of his novel 'Set in Darkness'. Folios also contains review, 7 March 2000, in ‘The Herald’ (Glasgow), of 'Set in Darkness'. Folio 24.

Photocopy of advertisement, 17 February 2000, in 'The List (Glasgow and Edinburgh), for a publicity event to promote Ian Rankin’s novels 'Black and Blue' and 'Set In Darkness'. Folio 24.

Photocopy of advertisement, 23 February 2000, in ‘City Life (What’s On In Manchester)’, for a publicity event to promote Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Set in Darkness’ at Deansgate Waterstones. Folio 25.

Leaflet, 2002, in Catalan, advertising a talk and presentation to be given in Catalonia by Ian Rankin on his novel ‘Set in Darkness’. Folio 26.