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Graphic novels.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Comics in book form, which generally consist of an extended story with sequential art. The term is not strictly defined, as graphic novels can be collections of comics previously published as serials, or works that were created specifically for book form. The term is also used more broadly to refer to collections or anthologies of comics published in book form.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Artwork by Cam Kennedy for the graphic novel edition of Robert Louis Stevenson`s "Kidnapped" (2007).

 File
Identifier: Acc.12703
Scope and Contents

Includes the text for the graphic novel, by Alan Grant, a mock-up of the book, and a copy of the final published work.

Dates: circa 2006.

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

 File
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...
Dates: Circa 1996-1999.

Typescripts of 'Dark Entries', a graphic novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2006-2009.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50476-50479
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, short stories, and other creative works by Ian Rankin. With these are papers relating to Rankin’s interactions with his publishers and agents, including administrative papers and other evidence of the process of publication, particularly editorial engagement.

Dates: 2006-2009.