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Typescript, June 2009, ‘Justified Sinner / A Feature Film Screenplay by James Mavor and Ian Rankin’. Folios i-ii, 1-80.

Editorial notes, 2010, of James Mavor and Ian Rankin. Folios 81-96.

The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for revised drafts. Some of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme.

Scope and Contents Typescript, 1997, first draft, with annotations by the author. Folios i-80Developmental notes, 1997, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Third Gentleman’.Includes working notes, research, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin. Includes references to second, third, and fourth drafts. Most of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by development of themes and revisions....

Scope and Contents Annotated typescript, 1999, of script by Ian Rankin, 'The Only True Comedian', with author's annotations. Folios 1-21.Editorial notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin, Andy Goddard, and Nic Marston (director) of Rankin's script for 'The Only True Comedian', as manuscript, email, and fax copy. Folios 22-29.Synopses, circa 1999, of Ian Rankin for ‘The Only True Comedian’ film, 4 copies. Folios 30-37.Submission, June 1999, of Ian Rankin to the New Found Land film...

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This series contains articles written by Ian Rankin in both typescript and published form. Published articles are in the form of both press cuttings and complete periodicals. Also included are a limited number of developmental notes, administrative materials, and correspondence relating to the writing and publication of the articles.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, stage plays of Ian Rankin. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are promotional materials and ephemera from performances.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

Scope and Contents

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting and performances. Additionally, some administrative correspondence, promotional materials, and ephemera are included.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

Scope and Contents Typescripts, 2002, for the television documentary 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts'. Folios 1-32.Typescript, 4-5 June 2002, first draft of 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts' script; with annotations by Rankin. Folios 1-13.Typescript, 30 May 2002, ‘Criminal Minds Shooting Script / Thursday, 30 May 2002’. Folios 14-18.Typescript, 17 May 2002, ‘Criminal Minds Script / Friday, 17 May 2002’; with annotation by Rankin. Folios 19-32. Developmental materials,...

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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, stage plays of Ian Rankin. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are promotional materials and ephemera from performances.

Scope and Contents 'Hard Sums and Shadow-boxing: by Ian Rankin'. Three typescript drafts, 1983, all same draft. Folios 1-21.'A Haunting Tale for Christmas: by Ian J. Rankin'. Annotated typescript, 1983, with author’s annotations. Folios 22-31.'Herbert in Motion'. Notes, 1996, on submission to journals, etc. Folios 32-34.'Hiker Story'. Typescript, 2014, first draft. Folios 35-38.'I Am a Private Eye', short story submitted to Orchard Books' Picture Book...

Scope and Contents 'Isolation'. Typescript, 1981. Folios 1-6.'Is This A Dagger?'. Annotated typescript, 2009, with author's annotations. Folios 7-13. Working notes, 2009. Folios 14-19. Email from Margaret Murphy regarding the short story. Folio 20.'Jackie Leven Said, A spoken-word short story by Ian Rankin'. Annotated typescript, 2004. draft for live performance, with author’s annotations. Folios 21-36. Annotated typescript, 2004, draft for live performance, with author’s annotations....

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

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Typescripts, 1999, of scripts for ‘That Braveheart Feeling’, a BBC production by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-15.

Typescript, 1999, revised draft. Folios 1-8. Annotated typescript, 1999, first draft, with author's annotations. Folios 9-15.

Editorial notes, 1999, of Ian Rankin for ‘That Braveheart Feeling’. Folio 16.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.

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Visitors’ Comments spiral bound notebook, 2007, from the exhibition 'Rankin [and] Rebus: Partners in Crime' reception at The Writer’s Museum. Contains sticky notes with messages written to Rankin by attendees of the exhibition.

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This series contains papers relating to publicity events/tours, ceremonies/receptions/dinners, festivals, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and other events featuring Ian Rankin as subject, honoree, or speaker. Included are ephemera, including programmes and invitations, and promotional materials, including leaflets and other advertisements. Also included is limited correspondence relating to Rankin's attendance of events.

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Includes manuscript and typescript notes of Ian Rankin, some originating from others, for short story ideas involving his character Inspector Rebus.

Notes are arranged by date, where available, and otherwise left in original order from accession.

Folios 1-56.