Rebus's Scotland: A Personal Journey [Paperback]

'A great read' (HAM & HIGH )

'Stunning black-and-white photography...A non-fiction work of intelligent analysis' (Elizabeth Buie GLASGOW HERALD )

'Fascinating, as much for the revealing insight into the genesis of his characters, and an excellent collection of photographs...as for his personal views of Scotland and its people' (CHOICE )

'Trish Malley and Ross Gillespie...provide a visual language to complement the dark and complex thoughts of Scotland's most famous sleuth' (BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAPH )

'atmospherically illustrated with a series of stunning shots, mostly of Edinburgh' (DAILY MAIL (Scotland) )

'No discerning coffee table should be without this visually stunning, intriguing snapshot of a Scottish literary icon' (DAILY RECORD )

'The autobiographical narrative of real Rankin is punctuated by the observations of unreal Rebus and are interwoven with acute and often wry tangential digressions on the nature of Scottishness. The formula works. Rebus 's myriad fans will be fascinated by the relationship between their hero and Rankin and general readers will find much to ponder over in Rankin's speculations about his own times and nation. The evocative photographs are a brilliant complement to the text' (DAILY MAIL ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'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

'Trish Malley and Ross Gillespie...provide a visual language to complement the dark and complex thoughts of Scotland's most famous sleuth' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'atmospherically illustrated with a series of stunning shots, mostly of Edinburgh' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'No discerning coffee table should be without this visually stunning, intriguing snapshot of a Scottish literary icon' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'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.

Ian Rankin is a regular No.1 bestseller, and has received numerous awards, including the prestigious DIAMOND DAGGER, and in 2009 he was inducted into the CWA Hall of Fame. He lives with his family in Edinburgh, and in 2003 received an OBE for his services to literature. Visit his website www.ianrankin.net