Farewell my lovely dramatised audiobook, by raymond chandler. Sister audiobook by raymond chandler, narrated by elliott gould. Fasttalking, troubleseeking private eye philip marlowe is a different kind of detective. This volume includes all eight dramatisations of raymond chandler. Elliott goulds hardboiled reading of raymond chandler. Elliott gould s hardboiled reading of raymond chandler. California in the 1940s and 1950s is as beautiful as a ripe fruit and rotten to the core, and marlowe must struggle to retain his integrity amidst the corruption he encounters daily. Marlowe is the epitome of the noir detective, hardshelled with a soft center. The first hardboiled detective stories appeared on its pages. Title details for the big sleep by raymond chandler wait list. Im a big chandler fan, have taught the big sleep as a text at a level and generally think hes a great writer with a flair for creating an authentic environment for his authentic characters to run around in and get up to mischief. Chandler s flawed hero, philip marlowe, was the role model for parkers spenser. The screenplay was written by leigh brackett, who cowrote the screenplay for chandlers the big sleep in 1946. Parker, raymond chandler, audiobook narrated by elliott gould.
Raymond thornton chandler july 23, 1888 march 26, 1959 was a britishamerican novelist and screenwriter. California in the 1940s and 1950s is as beautiful as a ripe fruit and rotten to the core. The long goodbye by raymond chandler read by elliott gould. Actor elliott gould mash reads chandler s hardhitting prose. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Crime fiction fans old and new will delight in rediscovering these taut, characterrich, heartstopping tales, now on audio. Listen to the little sister audiobook by raymond chandler. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. However, i cant believe that on each cd there is one 50minute track. Occasionally, i go back and read the classics to see where pd lit started and theres no better combo than chandler. The complete collection of landmark bbc radio dramas of raymond chandler s philip marlowe mysteries.
The big sleep is the first of raymond chandler s novels featuring the definitive hardboiled pi philip marlowe. The screenplay was written by leigh brackett, who cowrote the screenplay for chandler s the big sleep in 1946. 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. He attended dulwich college, alma mater to some of the 20th centurys most renowned writers. Elliott gould, raymond chandler the lady in the lake. Having been asked by general sternwood to deal with a blackmailer, marlowe enters the. Much has been written about how audio books require the right reader.
Raymond chandler is an expert at making compelling comparisons. With elliott gould, nina van pallandt, sterling hayden, mark rydell. As difficult as it may be not to imagine humphrey bogart as marlowe, elliott gould s performance resonates with truth. The whole thing is included in arrows bluray release. The big sleep by raymond chandler read by elliot gould.
Raymond chandler audio books, best sellers, author bio. In 1932, at age fortyfour, chandler decided to become a detective fiction writer after. For me, though, no one will ever top elliott gould as. I eventually became an author myself, and during the course of writing my third novel i referenced the long goodbye by way of the gin and roses lime juice cocktail known as a gimlet which is an integral part of chandler. The bogart bacall movie of the big sleep is a favorite of mine, but id never more than skimmed the novel. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. At first my impression was that the movie loses a lot compared to the novel.
And in this case, i thought something classic would do me good. Mandarins jade and other stories audible audiobook. However, this abridgment seems too short and choppy, rushing the plot and losing much of raymond chandler. He speaks rapidly, but i think that this is intentional to capture the spirit of a raymond chandler detective story. Trouble is my business exhibits the hardedged humor, taut languages, and unexpected plot twists that later made philip marlowe famous is chandler. It turned out to be interesting to compare the two. Buy poodle springs bbc audio collection by raymond chandler, robert b. Never before in audio, these vintage stories are the darkest of the dark, and the best of the best. Tough and literate, he has a dry, cynical sense of humor, and hes a magnet for women. Download the philip marlowe audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on. As difficult as it may be not to imagine humphrey bogart as marlowe, elliott gould. An excerpt from a 15minute interview with tom williams, author of the raymond chandler biography a mysterious something in the night. Marlowe, the hero of such novels as the big sleep and farewell, my lovely, takes center stage in the gripping goldfish and finger man. Killer in the rain and other stories audible audiobook.
The lady in the lake may not be one of chandler s better efforts but it is a good snapshot of written noir, the 1940s and the who done it. I first read this book as a paperback back in my teens, and it stuck with me ever since. Farewell my lovely by raymond chandler read by elliot. The audiobook versions of the actor doing philip marlowe are. Download audiobooks narrated by elliott gould to your device.
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. Written by raymond chandler, audiobook narrated by elliott gould. Trouble is my business by raymond chandler overdrive. Playback just doesnt quite pass muster in these terms. Im a big chandler fan, have taught the big sleep as a text at a level and generally think hes a great writer with a flair for creating an authentic environment for his authentic characters to run around in and get. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. In other words, there are no bookmarks other books on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is another great raymond chandler story, well performed by elliott gould. Good dick too audiobook by raymond chandler, robert b.
Im not a big raymond chandler fan, but everytime i listen to a notsogood book, i strive to try something new. He began acting in hollywood films during the 1960s. Raymond chandler was born in chicago in 1888 and moved to england with his family when he was 12. It should be noted that when mister gould is narrating this story he uses a name other than philip marlowe. The long goodbye is a 1973 american neonoir thriller film directed by robert altman and based on raymond chandler s 1953 novel of the same title. The big sleep pioneerland library system overdrive. Chandler s writing is moody, sexy, and down to earth. Elliott gould, burt reynolds, meryl streep, and a host of other celebrities read over 100 poems by four of americas greatest poets. Toby stephens stars in this bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation of raymond chandler s second philip marlowe. Walt whitman celebrates the brash and rugged individualism of his country. Killer in the rain and other stories by raymond chandler.
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