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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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

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....

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This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, short stories by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of publication. Published copies of several short stories are held; some as full versions, others as extracts. Additionally, some correspondence relating to the short stories is included.

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Notes include ‘Facts About John Rebus’ and information on other recurring characters; possible novel titles; notes on 'The Black Book'; and a list of ‘Edinburghisms’ (Edinburgh slang words and phrases).

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

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The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for various drafts. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. Most 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 Research and working notes of Ian Rankin for ‘In a House of Lies’. Folios 1-78.Most of the notes are undated. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.Includes notes on COPD taken by Rankin from a conversation with Ian Martin. ...

Scope and Contents Items are arranged chronologically, as determined by marked dates and content. Manuscript of Ian Rankin, 1986, of a review of ‘Muriel Spark’ by Alan Bold (1986), with related research notes. Folios 1-10. Typescripts, 1984-1985, of an essay by Ian Rankin, ‘Crocodiles, Rocks, Chess, and Disguise: The Fiction of Muriel Spark’, an essay. Folios 11-69.Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘Crocodiles, Rocks, Chess, and Disguise: The Fiction of Muriel Spark’,...

Scope and Contents Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'Knots and Crosses', 1985, partial early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-26. Notes of Ian Rankin, 1985-1987, relating to the development of the plot and characters ‘Knots and Crosses’. Folios 27-51.Most of the notes are undated. The notes include early developmental notes and research, including research into the SAS and police ranks. Also included are notes for subsequent drafts. As far as possible, evidence of changes...

Scope and Contents Photocopies, circa 1995, from 'Bible John: search for a sadist', by Charles Stoddart (pages 1-25, 96-97, 121-151). The copies were made by Ian Rankin as research for his novel 'Black and Blue' and include his annotations. Folios 1-29.Printed copy of a fax sent to Peter Robinson from Ian Rankin with the synopsis of ‘Black rain’ (subsequently 'Black and Blue'). A second copy of the synopsis is also included. Folios 30-34.Publicity material, 1997, for Ian Rankin's novel...

Scope and Contents Typescript, undated, untitled, of an essay by Ian Rankin on Edinburgh and the Rebus novels. Folios 1-17.Research notes, undated, by Ian Rankin on Edinburgh, for his essay. Folios 18-20.Press cuttings, 1993-1996, collected by Ian Rankin as research, primarily on Edinburgh, Scottish police, and crime. Folios 21-34.Leaflets and booklets, 1993 and undated, collected by Ian Rankin as research. Folios 35-62. National Gallery of Scotland Room Plan The Old Town...

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 From the Sub-Series:

This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, various other creative works of Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

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

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....

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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 The interviews are in either typescript or published format and are noted as such. The published interviews are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the subject of the interview.Ellroy, James.Interview by Ian Rankin with James Ellroy, 4 February 1999, in ‘The List’. Folios 1-58.Press cutting of an interview, 3 November 1996, by Ian Rankin with James Ellroy, from ‘Scotland on Sunday’. Folio 59....

Scope and Contents Two ink drawings, 15 March 1985, of female nudes by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-2. ‘CLiNT Magazine’. March 2011, including ‘Someone Got to Eddie', a comic strip by Ian Rankin. Comic on folios 49-50. Folios 3-52. 'Ian Rankin Interviews Sir Arthur Conan Doyle', a fictional essay by Ian Rankin. Folios 53-Typescript by Ian Rankin, 2013, of ‘Ian Rankin Interviews Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’. Folios 53-60.Research on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and working notes of...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, various other creative works of Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, lectures and speeches given by Ian Rankin. The working papers include research and editorial notes.