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Ian Rankin

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Scottish writer

United KingdomWritersBorn 1960 · age 66
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Momentum10.5
Languages30
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Sir Ian James Rankin is a Scottish crime writer and philanthropist, best known for his Inspector Rebus novels.

Also inDeutsch

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Rankin signing copies of his debut graphic novel, Dark Entries, in the Edinburgh Forbidden Planet International store in December 2009Rankin signing copies of his debut graphic novel, Dark Entries, in the Edinburgh Forbidden Planet International store in December 2009

In their own words 1

Ian Rankin
said · 2000
Own words

I used to think that comedy came from wanting acceptance, wanting to be liked. Now I know differently. I know it's all down to fear.

The Only True Comedian (2000)

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Awards 7

2016Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
2005Cartier Diamond Dagger
2005Grand Prix de Littérature Policière
2005honorary doctorate
2004Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel
1997Gold Dagger
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Connected to Ian 6

Ruth RendellAlso won Gold DaggerPatricia HighsmithAlso won Grand Prix de Littérature PolicièreNoah HawleyAlso won Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best NovelThomas HarrisAlso won Grand Prix de Littérature PolicièrePatricia CornwellAlso won Gold DaggerEvan HunterAlso won Cartier Diamond Dagger

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1960 · age 66
Written about in
30 languages

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