The little sister by raymond chandler audio book simply. Raymond chandler audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Returning to america in 1912, he settled in california, worked in a number of jobs, and later married. Elliott gould private detective philip marlowe is hired to break up an unsuitable romance, find a missing dog, solve a murder, ransom a.
Chandler s writing is moody, sexy, and down to earth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Written by raymond chandler, narrated by ray porter. The 10 best movies written by, adapted from, or inspired. It is the most gripping and soulsearching story ray chandler ever wrote about philip marlowe, and in many ways the book constitutes the readers long goodbye to both chandler and. Toby stephens stars in this bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation of raymond chandlers second philip marlowe. Raymond chandler audio books, best sellers, author bio. Raymond chandler to get a star on the hollywood walk of.
Marlowes about to give up on a completely routine case when he finds himself in the wrong place at the right time to get caught up in a murder that leads to a ring of jewel thieves, another murder, a fortuneteller, a couple more murders, and more corruption than your average graveyard. As difficult as it may be not to imagine humphrey bogart as marlowe, elliott gould s performance resonates with truth. The 10 best movies written by, adapted from, or inspired by. Phoenix books office at hollywood and vine, we often gaze up the street towards ivar avenue to the corner now known as raymond chandler square, in hopes of catching a glimpse of phillip marlowe as he enters the building. Philip marlowe audiobooks listen to the full series. Raymond chandler was born in late july of 1888 in chicago, illinois. Jul 28, 2019 the long goodbye by raymond chandler part 12. May 06, 2017 episode 017 the long goodbye the magic lantern podcast. The long goodbye is praised within an anthology of american crime stories as arguably. The big sleep is the first of raymond chandlers novels featuring the definitive hardboiled pi philip marlowe. Noir fans might prefer to wait for an unabridged version. For almost fifty years of chandlers life from 19071956, he lived in and was a citizen of britain.
Get the best deal for audio books raymond chandler from the largest online selection at. Farewell, my lovely raymond chandler, elliott gould. In other words, there are no bookmarks other books on. Watson, and master raymond chandler by daniel d victor, ben carling, et al. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Episode 017 the long goodbye the magic lantern podcast. Although he was born in chicago, chandler spent most of his boyhood and. A mystery masterpiece by the master of mystery weaving. However, i cant believe that on each cd there is one 50minute track. The rest of his life, he spent in america, including the last three years of his life. The top five best raymond chandler novels to get you hooked on philip marlowe on july 17, 2016 july 17, 2016 by dorsetbookdetective in crime fiction, thrillers for the uninitiated, raymond. Raymond chandler 18881959 turned to writing fiction at the age of fortyfive, after a career as an oil executive.
For almost fifty years of chandlers life from 19071956, he lived. Listen to the long goodbye audiobook by raymond chandler, narrated by elliott gould. Cool, tough, cynical private investigator philip marlowe follows the. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. The audiobook versions of the actor doing philip marlowe are.
Elliott gould, who played marlowe in the film version of the novel, successfully captures the essence of the hero, a mixture of toughness, intelligence, and loyalty. Listen to the long goodbye audiobook by raymond chandler. Having been asked by general sternwood to deal with a blackmailer, marlowe enters the. As difficult as it may be not to imagine humphrey bogart as marlowe, elliott.
Some critics consider it inferior to the big sleep or farewell, my. Peter spiegelman, author, elliott gould, performed by, read by elliott gould. 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. Buy raymond chandler audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Listen to the little sister audiobook by raymond chandler. The long goodbye is praised within an anthology of american crime stories as arguably the first book since hammetts the glass key, published. He attended dulwich college, alma mater to some of the 20th centurys most renowned writers. In 1932, at age fortyfour, chandler decided to become a detective fiction writer after losing his job as an oil company executive during the great depression. The long goodbye by raymond chandler part 12 youtube.
In 1932, at the age of fortyfour, chandler became a detective fiction writer after losing his job as an oil company executive during the great depression. Nine new philip marlowe stories by eight mystery writers, plus chandlers. This is my favorite chandler book and i was really excited when it came out as an unabridged audio book. Raymond chandler is an expert at making compelling comparisons. Killer in the rain and other stories by raymond chandler. However, this abridgment seems too short and choppy, rushing the plot and losing much of raymond chandlers rich prose.
Chandlers writing is moody, sexy, and down to earth. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Chandler is considered one of the founders of the hardboiled detective. Buy lady in the lake by chandler, raymond, gould, elliott isbn. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. He began acting in hollywood films during the 1960s. 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 thornton chandler 1888 1959 was the master practitioner of american hardboiled crime fiction. This is another great raymond chandler story, well performed by elliott gould. Download audiobooks narrated by elliott gould to your device. In 1932, at age fortyfour, chandler decided to become a detective fiction writer after.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Elliott gould, who played marlowe in the film version of the novel, successfully. Online shopping for chandler, raymond from a great selection at books store. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elliott gould books online. The long goodbye by raymond chandler read by elliott gould. The complex is a prime location in the 1973 film version starring elliott gould. Toby stephens stars in this bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation of raymond chandlers second philip marlowe mystery. Farewell my lovely dramatised audiobook, by raymond chandler. The long goodbye elliott gould discusses the film with michael connelly. As difficult as it may be not to imagine humphrey bogart as marlowe, elliott goulds performance resonates with truth. In 1932, at the age of fortyfour, chandler became a detective fiction writer after losing his. Fasttalking, troubleseeking private eye philip marlowe is a different kind of detective. The big sleep by raymond chandler read by elliot gould.
Cliched, politically incorrect for the 2000s, and absolutely funthese describe raymond chandler stories from the 1930s and 1940s and elliott gould. Nov 08, 2011 online shopping for chandler, raymond from a great selection at books store. Raymond chandler was born in chicago in 1888 and moved to england with his family when he was 12. An early notable film role for elliott gould was as trapper john mcintyre in the 1970 hit, mash. Raymond chandler is one of 30 people who will get such stars in 2015.
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 other words, there are no bookmarks other books on cds usually have bookmarks about every 5 minutes. Ramond chandler s great gritty detective, philip marlow, is in red wind, and elliott gould portrays him perfectly. Marlowes about to give up on a completely routine case when he finds himself in the wrong place at the right time to get caught up in a murder that leads to a ring of jewel thieves, another murder, a fortune. Written by raymond chandler, audiobook narrated by elliott gould. Hardboiled detective philip marlowe follows the trail of a missing woman in raymond chandlers. However i decided to slow it down and played it at 12 speed and it was just about the right speed.
Sister audiobook by raymond chandler, narrated by elliott gould. Elliott goulds hardboiled reading of raymond chandler. The top five best raymond chandler novels to get you. The long goodbye is a novel by raymond chandler, published in 1953, his sixth novel featuring the private investigator philip marlowe. He speaks rapidly, but i think that this is intentional to capture the spirit of a raymond chandler detective story. This location was featured prominently in many chandler novels, most notably in the long goodbye directed by robert altman. It should be noted that when mister gould is narrating this story he uses a name other than philip marlowe. However, this abridgment seems too short and choppy, rushing the plot and losing much of raymond chandler s rich prose. Raymond thornton chandler july 23, 1888 march 26, 1959 was an americanbritish novelist and screenwriter.
Killer in the rain by raymond chandler read by elliott gould. 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. Ray porter read this book like he was in a hurry to finish it, which is the last thing you want to be when. Marlowe is the epitome of the noir detective, hardshelled with a soft center. Elliott gould private detective philip marlowe is hired to break up an unsuitable romance, find a missing dog, solve a murder, ransom a stolen necklace, and investigate a wifes mysterious disappearance. Also available is the classic movie starring humphrey bogart the big sleep 1946 dvd and an audio book version the big sleep classic chandler. Old man sternwood, crippled and wheelchairbound, is being given the squeeze by a blackmailer and he wants marlowe to make the problem go away. I had listened to the first marlowe book as read by elliot gould, which i liked.
It is the most gripping and soulsearching story ray chandler ever wrote about philip marlowe, and in many ways the book constitutes the readers long goodbye to both chandler and marlowe. Poodle springs audible audiobook abridged robert b. Elliott gould, 81, is a film and tv actor who was most recently featured in grace and frankie, a comedy series on netflix, and in ray donovan, an action series on hbo. Raymond thornton chandler july 23, 1888 march 26, 1959 was a britishamerican novelist and screenwriter. He published his first story in black mask in 1933, and his first novel, the big sleep, in 1939.
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