Rankin, Ian James (crime writer)
Dates
- Existence: b 1960
- Usage: 1993-1995. - 1995
Found in 422 Collections and/or Records:
Manuscripts and typescripts of the PhD thesis of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark; with related developmental materials., 1981-1990, undated.
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.
Manuscripts and typescripts of untitled short stories by Ian Rankin; with related working notes., 1983-2015, undated.
Manuscripts and typescripts of 'Westwind' by Ian Rankin., 1987-1988.
Manuscripts and typescripts of 'Westwind' by Ian Rankin; with related working and administrative papers., 1987-1989.
Manuscripts of lyrics written by Ian Rankin., 1977-2006.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and related working papers of other creative works of Ian Rankin., 1977-2016, undated.
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.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus short stories of Ian Rankin., 1990-2017
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin., 1981-2017.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the short stories of Ian Rankin, other than Rebus short stories., 1980-2016, undated.
Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin., 1986-2008.
Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin., 1984-2018.
Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the short stories of Ian Rankin., 1981-2018, undated.
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.
Materials relating to charity events attended by Ian Rankin., 2001-2008.
Materials relating to receptions and other events attended by Ian Rankin. , 1994-2018, undated.
Materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin., 1972-2018, undated.
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.
Materials relating to trips taken by Ian Rankin for non-promotional reasons., 1990-1996.
Miscellaneous materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin., 2000-2012, undated
Miscellaneous papers., Circa 1983-2016, undated.
Miscellaneous papers relating to various novels of Ian Rankin. , Circa 1999-2013.
‘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.
Notebook of Ian Rankin containing developmental notes., 1990-1992.
Notebook annotated 'Ian's Book', and 'This book belongs to Ian Rankin the writer. It is his Big Book of Ideas, so no peeking’.
Notebook contains notes on story ideas, novel ideas, Rebus ideas, and personal notes.
The notebook contains several blank leaves at the end which are not foliated.
Notes of Ian Rankin on the Rebus novels., Circa 1987-Circa 1994.
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).
Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Hanging Garden’. , 1991-1997.
Notes of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Hanging Garden’. , 1991-1996.
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.