Raymond thornton chandler was an american novelist and screenwriter. The big sleep introduced the world to philip marlowe, the often imitated but neverbettered hardboiled private investigator. Online shopping for chandler, raymond from a great selection at books store. Toby stephens stars in this bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation of raymond chandlers second philip. The big sleep pioneerland library system overdrive. Chandlers flawed hero, philip marlowe, was the role model for parkers spenser. Raymond chandlers first novel, published in 1939, introduces the nowimmortal philip marlowe, archetypal hard boiled detective and weary knight of the seamy side of the city of angels in the 1930s. The big sleep philip marlowe series book 1 raymond chandler author elliott gould narrator. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Raymond chandler audio books, best sellers, author bio. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Download audiobooks narrated by elliott gould to your device. Tough and literate, he has a dry, cynical sense of humor, and hes a magnet for women. This first philip marlowe novel hasnt been diminished by time. It is in marlowes long shadow that every fictional detective must stand and. The big sleep central arkansas library system overdrive. He published his first story in black mask in 1933, and his first novel, the big sleep, in 1939. Chandlers writing is moody, sexy, and down to earth. Buy lady in the lake by chandler, raymond, gould, elliott isbn. Elliott goulds hardboiled reading of raymond chandler. This 1946 short story is a classic raymond chandler mystery. Farewell my lovely dramatised audiobook, by raymond chandler. Nine new philip marlowe stories by eight mystery writers, plus chandlers own final marlowe tale are presented in celebration of the onehundreth anniversary of raymond chandlers birth.
It is in marlowes long shadow that every fictional detective must stand and under the influence of raymond chandlers addictive prose that every crime author must write. In 1932, at age fortyfour, raymond chandler decided to become a detective fiction writer after losing his job as an oil. Elliott gould, raymond chandler the lady in the lake. Elliott gould in this first of a classic series of raymond chandler novels, elliott gould is philip marlowe, the cool, cynical private investigator. Audible audiobook, hardcover, paperback, mass market paperback the high window. Elliott gould has portrayed him in the movies and read several of his adventures lady in the lake, long goodbye for new millennium. The long goodbye elliott gould discusses the film with michael connelly. Nine new philip marlowe stories by eight mystery writers, plus chandlers. Jul 28, 2019 raymond thornton chandler was an american novelist and screenwriter. The long goodbye by raymond chandler part 12 youtube.
Nov 08, 2011 online shopping for chandler, raymond from a great selection at books store. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Killer in the rain and other stories is a collection of four mysteries of which killer in the rain and the curtain are early raymond chandler stories that set the groundwork for the creation of the philip. Raymond chandler 18881959 turned to writing fiction at the age of fortyfive, after a career as an oil executive. Toby stephens stars in this bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation of raymond chandlers second philip marlowe mystery. Fasttalking, troubleseeking private eye philip marlowe is a different kind of detective. Gould recorded the big sleep, the long goodbye, playback, farewell my lovely, and a few other works by raymond chandler. Poodle springs is a joint effort by raymond chandler, who died after only completing the first four chapters of this book, and robert b parker who was chosen to complete this book. Trouble is my business is a fast moving philip marlowe short story authored by raymond chandler. Trouble is my business john dalmas series raymond chandler author elliott gould narrator. Having been asked by general sternwood to deal with a blackmailer, marlowe enters the world of gangsters, femmes fatale, pornography, blackmail and murder, in this classic noir novel. In 1932, at age fortyfour, raymond chandler decided to become. Tough and literate, he has a dry, cynical sense of humor, and hes a magnet for. Marlowe is the epitome of the noir detective, hardshelled with a soft center.
The big sleep london borough of richmond upon thames. May 06, 2017 episode 017 the long goodbye the magic lantern podcast. Already with cynicism, marlowe takes on an assignment from the sternwood family. Listen to the little sister audiobook by raymond chandler. Browse raymond chandlers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Title details for the big sleep by raymond chandler available. The big sleep fort bend county libraries overdrive. Written by raymond chandler, audiobook narrated by elliott gould. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As difficult as it may be not to imagine humphrey bogart as marlowe, elliott. Chandler s flawed hero, philip marlowe, was the role model for parkers spenser.
I had listened to the first marlowe book as read by elliot gould, which i liked, but the rest of his readings. The big sleep by raymond chandler read by elliot gould. Sister audiobook by raymond chandler, narrated by elliott gould. The big sleep is the first of raymond chandler s novels featuring the definitive hardboiled pi philip marlowe. Episode 017 the long goodbye the magic lantern podcast. The big sleep washoe county library system overdrive. The big sleep fairfax county public library overdrive. The big sleep great river regional library overdrive. Published in 1939, it tells the story of the sternwood family, as dysfunctional a grou. Killer in the rain and other stories is a collection of four mysteries of which killer in the rain and the curtain are early raymond chandler stories that set the groundwork for the creation of the philip marlowe character, goldfish and finger man are classic marlowe mysteries. Buy raymond chandler audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Having been asked by general sternwood to deal with a blackmailer, marlowe enters the. I find this particularly interesting when one considers the family of authors. Killer in the rain and other stories by raymond chandler.
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