Typescripts of Ian Rankin’s novella 'Death Is Not the End’, final, third, and second drafts., 1996.
Scope and Contents
Typescript, 'Death Is Not the End: and Inspector John Rebus Story, by Ian Rankin', final draft. Folios 1-45.
Typescript, 'Death Is Not the End: An Inspector Rebus Story By Ian Rankin', third draft. Includes two endings: the original third draft ending (Folios 90-92) and the revised ending (Folios 87-89). Folios 46-92.
Typescript, 'Death Is Not the End: An Inspector Rebus Story By Ian Rankin', second draft, with annotations by the author. Folios 93-135.
Ian Rankin developed this novella into his full length novel ‘Dead Souls’.
Dates
- Creation: 1996.
Creator
- Rankin, Ian James (crime writer) (Person)
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Extent
135 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Separated Materials
MS.0009-MS.0013. Ian Rankin developed this novella into his full length novel ‘Dead Souls’.
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