Rebus's Scotland [Paperback]

Ian Rankin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

'His novels are playing a significant part in redefining Scotland's image of itself in literature' Independent on Sunday In REBUS'S SCOTLAND Ian Rankin uncovers the Scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the Inspector Rebus novels. Rankin also reveals the story of Rebus and how he came into being, who he is, and what his - and Rankin's - Scotland is like. With over 100 evocative photographs, specially commissioned to reflect the text, REBUS'S SCOTLAND is the perfect gift for anyone interested in Scotland or in the novels of Ian Rankin.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This evocative book reveals the inspiration behind the settings for the Rebus books, as well as Rankin's own deeply personal relationship with Scotland. Effortlessly blending Rankin's autobiograpy with Rebus's biography, from the author's rural childhood, through the streets of Edinburgh, to explanations of in-jokes and Rebus's complex make-up, we are lead through a starkly beautiful Scotland unseen by most' GOOD BOOK GUIDE 'Evocative text and stunning photographs highlight a Scotland that tourists never see' TRAVELLER MAGAZINE

About the Author

Ian Rankin was born in the Kingdom of Fife in 1960. In 1997 he was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger for BLACK AND BLUE. His subsequent Rebus novels have all been international bestsellers. In 2005 he won Crime Thriller of the Year at the British Book Awards for Fleshmarket Close, and was also awarded the prestigious CWA Diamond Dagger. Ian Rankin lives with his wife and two sons in Edinburgh, and has received an OBE for his services to literature. Ian Rankin was born in the Kingdom of Fife in 1960. In 1997 he was awarded the Macallan Gold Dagger for Fiction for Black and Blue. His subsequent Rebus novels have all been international bestsellers. He lives with his wife and two sons in Edinburgh. ?

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Orion Paperbacks (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752877712
• ISBN-13: 978-0752877716
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.7 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not all kilts and bagpipes..., July 25, 2006

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Vicky J. Shultz "Vicky In Missouri" (Hannibal, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebus's Scotland (Hardcover)

Not your typical coffee table travel book, Rebus's Scotland shows the "other" Scotland, the one more familiar to Rankin's fans. Mysterious ancient buildings, fascinating natural wonders, it's all here for your exploration. Anyone heading to Scotland or anyone who has visited there or would like to visit there should get this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RANKIN AND REBUS FANS ONLY, PLEASE, August 22, 2009

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Kay's Husband (Virginia, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebus's Scotland (Hardcover)

As Ian Rankin, writer of this book, states fairly early on this is not a travel book of Scotland as he doesn't really know enough to do one, however, this is a book of comparisons between author and protagonist. As much as anything it delineates the differences between Rankin and his creation, Chief Inspector Rebus. Rankin even states that Rebus is not a 'real' character (news to his throngs of followers and readers) and Rankin thinks it a good thing he and Rebus will never meet as he suspects they would not like one another too much.

Whether by accident or design this oversize book comes along as a totally absorbing read yet a stark one as well. The photographs within the book, and there are many, are all done in black and white, no color shots exist in this book of both Rankin's and Rebus' life. The book offers a semibiography of both men while at the same time offering up black and white silhouettes of their times and the neighborhoods they trod. A contrast of opposites as well, for Rankin states that he is not Rebus and Rebus not he.

If a reader has abiding interest in the work of Ian Rankin and the career of John Rebus he or she cannot view this book as anything but a MUST read. If you are a fan of both the importance of this book cannot be overstated.

Semper Fi.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rebus's Scotland, April 26, 2010

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Albert J. Fortier - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebus's Scotland (Hardcover)

Thank you for an inexpensive, brand-new copy of Ian Rankin's book. Now I can have it as a reference as I read and re-read Inspector Rebus.