Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘The Flood’; with a related contract, financial documents, and advertisements., 1984-1986.
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', including correspondence between Rankin and Polygon regarding publication and print-run. Folios 29-35.
Financial documents, 1986, largely royalty statements, of Ian Rankin for his novel 'The Flood', from Polygon Books and Edinburgh University Press. Folios 36-48.
Advertisements, 1985-1986, for 'The Flood' in Polygon catalogue. Folios 49-84.
Dates
- Creation: 1984-1986.
Creator
- Rankin, Ian James (crime writer) (Person)
- Polygon Books (Organization)
- Edinburgh University Press (publishers) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
84 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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