Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Competitions and Awards’, ‘Literature Festivals, Conferences, and Publicity Events’, and ‘Language and Literature’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles about competitions and awards won by Ian Rankin, including Rankin’s OBE. Folios...

Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in two sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Articles about genres of writing and writers’, and ‘Articles about or mentioning Ian Rankin’s career and/or writing (general)’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then chronologically by date of publication. Articles about genres of writing and writers, featuring or mentioning Ian Rankin....

Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged in three sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Novels’, ‘Television Productions’, and ‘Radio Productions’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, then alphabetically by the title of the work (if applicable), then chronologically by date of publication. Articles about a novel or novels of Ian Rankin.Rebus Novels. Folios 1-100.Articles about or...

Scope and Contents This series contains published articles and features relating to the professional and personal reputation of Ian Rankin. The articles either feature Rankin, or mention Rankin in relation to another topic. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals containing the reviews. The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency. The articles are arranged in six...

Scope and Contents The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in four sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘People’, ‘Charity’, ‘Edinburgh’, ‘Scene of the Crime art exhibit’, ‘Film Premieres’, and ‘Other’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by sub-series, and then alphabetically by title of periodical. Articles and interviews about or with a person or persons in which Ian...

Scope and Contents 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 alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Photocopy of an article, 7 August 1999, ‘Crime does pay’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction, from ‘The Express’. Folios 1-3.Press cutting and photocopy of an article, 9 March 2000, ‘A life in crime’, by Ian Rankin on crime fiction and crime writing, from...

Scope and Contents 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: current events and politics; and articles in the ‘Festival Times’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 2004-2015, by Ian Rankin on current events and politics. Folios 1-53.Article, 17 May 2004, ‘Rights and...

Scope and Contents 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: ‘Edinburgh and Edinburgh festivals’, ‘language and literature’, and ‘film and television’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1997-2017, by Ian on Edinburgh and Edinburgh Festivals. Folios 1-72.Press cutting...

Scope and Contents 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 alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Typescript of an article in an email to Darren Hardy, 29 July 2002, by Ian Rankin on growing up with books, for ‘Blackwell's Christmas Catalogue’. Folio 1.Photocopy of an article, 23 January 2010, ‘Me and my school photo’, by Ian Rankin on his...

Scope and Contents 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 four sequences: ‘personal life’, ‘police’, ‘pubs’, and ‘other topics’. Within each sequence, the entries are arranged alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Articles, 1992-2014, written by Ian Rankin on his personal life. Folios 1-60.Press cutting of an article, 15 November 1998, ‘Ian...

Scope and Contents 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 alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Article, 2001, ‘The accidental crime writer’, by Ian Rankin on his writing career in ‘The Arvon Journal’, Winter 2001 issue. Includes letter, 16 January 2001, to Ian Rankin from Saul Hyman, Assistant National Director of The Arvon Foundation. Folios 1-9....

Scope and Contents 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 alphabetically by the title of the periodical. Photocopy of an article, 28 December 2007, 'My Six Best Albums', by Ian Rankin, from the ‘Daily Express’. Folio 1.Press cutting of an article, October 2004, ‘Pumping up the volumes’, by Ian Rankin on books about rock music, from ‘Esquire’. Folio 2....

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains press, awards, and other papers relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin, regarding his career as a writer and his personal life.

Scope and Contents The Bestseller Lists are determined by various authorities and printed in various periodicals. They include Scottish, national, and international rankings, and categories including fiction, hardcover, crime fiction, and others. Items include individual press cuttings, press cuttings provided by Durrants Press Cuttings, and photocopies of press cuttings. They are arranged chronologically, and thereafter alphabetically by publication/publisher. Years covered: 1997-2004 inclusive,...

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The Bestseller Lists are determined by various authorities and printed in various periodicals. They include Scottish, national, and international rankings, and categories including fiction, hardcover, crime fiction, and others. Items include individual press cuttings, press cuttings provided by Durrants Press Cuttings, and photocopies of press cuttings. They are arranged chronologically, and thereafter alphabetically by publication/publisher.

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The Bestseller Lists are determined by various authorities and printed in various periodicals. They include Scottish, national, and international rankings, and categories including fiction, hardcover, crime fiction, and others. Items include individual press cuttings, press cuttings provided by Durrants Press Cuttings, and photocopies of press cuttings. They are arranged chronologically, and thereafter alphabetically by publication/publisher.

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This series contains various developmental materials of Ian Rankin for various creative works. Materials include contact details, working notes, research, and press cuttings. Also included is a report on a marketing research project on Ian Rankin.

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This series contains manuscripts of, and associated working papers for, Ian Rankin’s PhD thesis on Muriel Spark for the University of Edinburgh. The working papers include extensive research notes, press cuttings, and other research materials collected by Rankin, as well as correspondence and other contact between Rankin and his PhD supervisor. Also included are administrative materials of the University of Edinburgh regarding postgraduate studies.

Scope and Contents Working notes, 2005, of Ian Rankin for ‘Rebus’s Scotland’. The notes are arranged in their original order in which they arrived; manuscript followed by typescript. Folios 1-19.Editorial notes, 2005, of Ian Rankin and another for ‘Rebus’s Scotland’. The notes are undated, and the arrangement has been suggested by chronology. Folios 20-30.Press cuttings, 1945-2005, taken by Ian Rankin as research for his non-fiction work 'Rebus's Scotland'. Folios 31-44....

Scope and Contents Notes, 2009 or before, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Dark Entries’. Folios 1-41.The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the graphic novel progressed. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a development of and changes in plot and theme.Also Included is...

Scope and Contents Working notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin and Christopher Penfold. Folios 1-30.The notes include research and information on character, plot, and backstory development, research on heroin and cocaine usage, customs, Fraserburgh, more. As most of the notes are undated, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes working synopsis of ‘Lazarus’. Folios 20-30. Editorial notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin,...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

Scope and Contents Notes of Ian Rankin, circa 1994, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Blood Hunt’. Folios 1-63. The notes include plot and character development, a synopsis, and background research on the SAS, the Falklands, and philosophy. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and...

Scope and Contents Notes, 2013-2015, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Even Dogs in the Wild’. Folios 1-75.The notes include research and working notes as well as editorial notes of Rankin. Also included are editorial notes of Caroline Oakley (Folios 72-74). Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and fourth drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear, as most of the...