The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies.

The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of periodical.

‘Guardian’, 28 May 2005, about the development of Rankin’s career and his personal life. 2 copies, one full newspaper section and one photocopy. ‘New Books’, September/October 2005. ‘Scotsman’, 24 October 2005, about Rankin’s writing career, Edinburgh, and Scottish crime fiction. ‘Les Amis De La Litterature Policiere’, June 2006, in French. ‘Herald’, 17 December 2005, interview with Ken Stott and Ian Rankin about the ‘Rebus’ television adaptation, and the character of Rebus. ‘Evening Standard’, 13 November 2006, about Rankin’s career, family, and friendship with JK Rowling. ‘SFX’, December 2006, about Rankin’s graphic novel ‘Dark Entries’. ‘Waterstone Books Quarterly’, 1 April 2007, interview with Rankin by Harlan Coben about his career. ‘Observer’, 18 November 2007. ‘Daily Mail’, 30 November 2007, about Rankin’s career, his novel ‘Exit Music’, and personal life including his children. ‘Classic FM Magazine’, 1 February 2008, about Rankin’s libretto for the operetta ‘Gesualdo’. ‘Financial Times’, 16 February 2008, about Rankin’s career and finances. ‘ALCS News’, Spring 2008, about Rankin’s writing and his experiences with licensing. ‘Q Magazine’, 1 January 2009, about Rankin’s writing career, crime writing, and his personal life. ‘Read’ magazine, June 2009, in French. ‘Independent on Sunday’, 30 August 2009, about Rankin’s career and writing influences, and his image. ‘Irish Examiner’, 4 September 2009, about Rankin’s recent novel ‘The Complaints’, his writing influences, and the police. ‘Tripwire’, Annual 2009, about Rankin’s graphic novel ‘Dark Entries’.