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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: In any field, notes made in the course of creative, scholarly, or scientific inquiry.

Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:

Typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novella 'Death Is Not the End’, first and partial early drafts; with related working notes., 1996.

 File
Identifier: MS.50447
Scope and Contents Typescript photocopy, 'Death Is Not the End: An Inspector Rebus Story By Ian Rankin', first draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-41.Typescript of Ian Rankin's novella, 'Death is Not the End', first draft. Folios 42-78.Typescript of Ian Rankin's novella, 'Death is Not the End', partial first draft with notes; with annotations by the author. Folios 79-86.Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Death is Not...
Dates: 1996.

Typescripts of librettos by Ian Rankin; with related developmental notes and published programmes., 2007-2008.

 File
Identifier: MS.50517
Scope and Contents Typescripts of ‘Gesualdo’, an operetta with libretto by Ian Rankin and score by Craig Armstrong written as part of Scottish Opera’s Five:15 series. Folios 1-104.Proof and typescripts of ‘Gesualdo’ by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-63.Proof, 2008, 'Gesualdo: a chamber opera in 5 movements, music by Craig Armstrong, libretto by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-36.Annotated typescripts, 2008, of the libretto for ‘Gesualdo’ by Ian Rankin, three revised drafts; with annotations by...
Dates: 2007-2008.

Typescripts of ‘Sinner’, a screenplay for film by Ian Rankin and James Mavor; with related developmental notes., 2009-2010.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50507-50510
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.

Dates: 2009-2010.

Typescripts of 'Sunday', 'Tell Me Who to Kill', 'Trip Trap', 'Well Shot', and untitled Rebus short stories of Ian Rankin., 1992-2003, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.50452
Scope and Contents 'Sunday: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-12. Typescript, circa 1992. 'Tell Me Who to Kill’. Folios 13-47. Typescript, circa 2003, revised draft. Folios 13-22. Annotated typescript, circa 2003, revised draft, with author’s annotations. Folios 23-44. Annotated partial typescript, circa 2003, with author's annotations. Folios 45-47. ...
Dates: 1992-2003, undated.

Typescripts of 'The Acid Test', 'Atonement', 'Auld Lang Syne', Cafferty's Day', and 'Castle Dangerous', Rebus short stories by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1993-2016.

 File
Identifier: MS.50449
Scope and Contents 'The Acid Test: A short story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-7. Typescript, 1998. ‘Atonement: An Inspector Rebus story By Ian Rankin'. Folios 8-54. Annotated typescripts, 2005, revised drafts, with author’s annotations; with related working notes. 'Auld Lang Syne: A John Rebus Story by Ian Rankin'. Folios 55-67. Typescript, circa 1992. 'Cafferty's...
Dates: 1993-2016.

Typescripts of 'The Falls' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials., Circa 1999-2003.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50331-50335
Scope and Contents Cover proofs and dust jacket proofs for novel ‘The Falls’, UK and US editions. OrionFolios 1-7.Cover proof of BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Ian Rankin's novel 'The Falls'.Folios 8-9.Advertisements 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.Folios 78-80.Listing for BBC...
Dates: Circa 1999-2003.

Typescripts of 'The Flood', a literary novel by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, administrative and promotional materials., Circa 1984-1986.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50432-50435
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....
Dates: Circa 1984-1986.

Typescripts of the full length novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2007-2008.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50422-50424
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....
Dates: 2007-2008.

Typescripts of the introductions written by Ian Rankin for his own works and the works of others; with related working notes., 2003-2017.

 File
Identifier: MS.50524
Scope and Contents This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, introductions written by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Administrative papers and correspondence relating to some of the works are also included.The introductions are arranged in three sequences based on the work being introduced: ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin to his own works’, ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin to literary works of others’, and ‘Introductions by Ian Rankin...
Dates: 2003-2017.

Typescripts of 'The Serpent's Back', a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related working notes, publicity, and administrative materials., 1993-1995.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50481-50484
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.

Dates: 1993-1995.

Typescripts of the short novel 'Doors Open' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers., 2006-2007.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50425-50427
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....
Dates: 2006-2007.