Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....

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File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'new books'; 'standard works'; 'works in preparation'; first complete edition of the miscellaneous works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.; 'religious works'; 'popular works of science, entertainment, and instruction books' (including school-books).

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File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'general lists of works'; 'new works'; 'forthcoming works'; lists for Easter; student manuals; 'announcements'; and quarterly lists of forthcoming works.

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File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for 'general lists of works'; 'new works'; 'forthcoming works'; 'quarterly lists of new and forthcoming works'; and 'announcements'.

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File contains an assortment of promotional listings which appear to have been printed in published sources, including journals, newsletters, and quarterly magazines. Listings include those for New Year's listings; works relating to art and antiquities; 'forthcoming works'; 'new works'; lists of school books; and 'general lists of works'.

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File contains an assortment of promotional listings for 'new novels'; 'announcements'; 'new and forthcoming works'; 'books for the guidance of readers of all classes'; and 'some novels and others works for Summer reading'. File also contains a miniature almanack promoting "The Monthly Review" (a periodical published in London by John Murray between 1900-1907).

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Contract, 1989, between Ian Rankin and Barrie [and] Jenkins Ltd, care of Curtis Brown Limited (agents), for novel 'Hide and Seek'. Folios 1-11.

Advertisement, 1991, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Hide [and] Seek' in the Barrie [and] Jenkins catalogue (Folio 14). Folios 12-29.

Cover proofs, 1997, of Ian Rankin's novel 'Hide [and] Seek'. Folios 30-32.

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Cover proofs, 2000-2001, of Ian Rankin’s novel anthologies. Folios 1-7.

'Rebus: The St Leonard's Years' (Folios 1-3) 'The Jack Harvey Novels' (Folios 4-7)

Includes letter from Susan Lamb of Orion Publishing Group Ltd regarding the jack Harvey cover proofs. (Folio 4)

Advertisement, 2001, for an anthology of Ian Rankin's Rebus novels, 'Three Great Novels'. Folios 8-10.

Scope and Contents Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs, 2000, for novel ‘The Falls’, UK and US editions. Folios 1-7.Cover proof, 2003, of BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Falls'. Folios 8-9.Advertisements, 2000-2003, for ‘The Falls’ on the cover of The Bookseller magazine (2 copies and a print-out of the cover) and inside ‘St Martin's Paperback’ catalogue. Folios 10-77.Franking machine labels, 2000. Folios 78-80.Advertisement, 2003, for Radio...

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

Scope and Contents Notes, 1991, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Strip Jack’. Folios 1-64.The notes include research and working notes, including research on forensic science, pathology, and Edinburgh. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first, second, and third drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development...

Scope and Contents Research, working and editorial notes, circa 1992-1993, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Black Book’. Folios 1-82.Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Otherwise, as most of the notes are undated, the relation between the notes and the drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as...

Scope and Contents Notes, 1984, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Flood’, including editorial notes. Folios 1-28.Includes synopsis, drafts of passages, character and plot development, and research on mining history. Most of the notes are undated. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement. Contract, 1985, with Polygon Books (publishers) for Ian Rankin's novel 'The Flood',...

Scope and Contents Notes, 1988-1993, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Witch Hunt’. Folios 1-41.The notes include background research by Rankin on crime, blindness, and specific locations. 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 subsequently annotated by Rankin as his...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....

Scope and Contents This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....

Scope and Contents Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...

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‘Number One’ booklet, circa 1999, on new Rankin advertising campaign. Folios 1-10.

Printed presentation booklet, 2002, for 'Ian Rankin: Presentation to Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson' - marketing and publicity for Ian Rankin's novels. Folios 11-18.

List, circa 2013, of Ian Rankin of songs mentioned in his novels. Folios 19-21.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...

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File includes typed copies of press reviews of the series.