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Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1988, Trade Paperback)
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The Depression put an end to his career, and in 1933, at the age of forty-five, he turned to writing fiction, publishing his first stories in Black Mask. Chandler’s detective stories often starred the brash but honorable Philip Marlowe (introduced in 1939 in his first novel, The Big Sleep) and were noted for their literate presentation and dead-on critical eye.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100394758285
ISBN-139780394758282
eBay Product ID (ePID)748637
Product Key Features
Book TitleBig Sleep
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1988
TopicMystery & Detective / Hard-Boiled, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators, Noir
FeaturesReprint
GenreFiction
AuthorRaymond Chandler
Book SeriesA Philip Marlowe Novel Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN91-050919
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Raymond Chandler is a master." -- The New York Times "[Chandler] wrote as if pain hurt and life mattered." -- The New Yorker "Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious." --Robert B. Parker, The New York Times Book Review "Philip Marlowe remains the quintessential urban private eye." -- Los Angeles Times "Nobody can write like Chandler on his home turf, not even Faulkner. . . . An original. . . . A great artist." - The Boston Book Review "Raymond Chandler was one of the finest prose writers of the twentieth century. . . . Age does not wither Chandler's prose. . . . He wrote like an angel." -- Literary Review "[T]he prose rises to heights of unselfconscious eloquence, and we realize with a jolt of excitement that we are in the presence of not a mere action tale teller, but a stylist, a writer with a vision." --Joyce Carol Oates, The New York Review of Books "Chandler wrote like a slumming angel and invested the sun-blinded streets of Los Angeles with a romantic presence." -Ross Macdonald "Raymond Chandler is a star of the first magnitude." --Erle Stanley Gardner "Raymond Chandler invented a new way of talking about America, and America has never looked the same to us since." --Paul Auster "[Chandler]'s the perfect novelist for our times. He takes us into a different world, a world that's like ours, but isn't. " --Carolyn See, "Raymond Chandler is a master." -- The New York Times "[Chandler] wrote as if pain hurt and life mattered." -- The New Yorker "Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious." -- The New York Times Book Review "Philip Marlowe remains the quintessential urban private eye." -- Los Angeles Times "Nobody can write like Chandler on his home turf, not even Faulkner. . . . An original. . . . A great artist." -- The Boston Book Review "Raymond Chandler was one of the finest prose writers of the twentieth century. . . . Age does not wither Chandler's prose. . . . He wrote like an angel." -- Literary Review "[T]he prose rises to heights of unselfconscious eloquence, and we realize with a jolt of excitement that we are in the presence of not a mere action tale teller, but a stylist, a writer with a vision." --Joyce Carol Oates, The New York Review of Books "Chandler wrote like a slumming angel and invested the sun-blinded streets of Los Angeles with a romantic presence." --Ross Macdonald "Raymond Chandler is a star of the first magnitude." --Erle Stanley Gardner "Raymond Chandler invented a new way of talking about America, and America has never looked the same to us since." --Paul Auster "[Chandler]'s the perfect novelist for our times. He takes us into a different world, a world that's like ours, but isn't. " --Carolyn See, "Raymond Chandler is a master." --The New York Times "[Chandler] wrote as if pain hurt and life mattered." --The New Yorker "Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious." --Robert B. Parker, The New York Times Book Review "Philip Marlowe remains the quintessential urban private eye." --Los Angeles Times "Nobody can write like Chandler on his home turf, not even Faulkner. . . . An original. . . . A great artist." -The Boston Book Review "Raymond Chandler was one of the finest prose writers of the twentieth century. . . . Age does not wither Chandler's prose. . . . He wrote like an angel." --Literary Review "[T]he prose rises to heights of unselfconscious eloquence, and we realize with a jolt of excitement that we are in the presence of not a mere action tale teller, but a stylist, a writer with a vision." --Joyce Carol Oates, The New York Review of Books "Chandler wrote like a slumming angel and invested the sun-blinded streets of Los Angeles with a romantic presence." -Ross Macdonald "Raymond Chandler is a star of the first magnitude." --Erle Stanley Gardner "Raymond Chandler invented a new way of talking about America, and America has never looked the same to us since." --Paul Auster "[Chandler]'s the perfect novelist for our times. He takes us into a different world, a world that's like ours, but isn't. " --Carolyn See
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813/.52
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisOne of the most acclaimed works of crime fiction ever written, The Big Sleep is the first novel featuring Raymond Chandler's iconic creation Philip Marlowe, hailed as the "quintessential urban private eye" ( Los Angeles Times ). One of The Atlantic 's Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years "Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious." --Robert B. Parker, The New York Times Book Review When old man Sternwood, a dying millionaire, hires Philip Marlowe to expose the blackmailer of one of his troublesome daughters, Marlowe finds himself involved with more than simple extortion. Kidnapping, pornography, and seduction are just a few of the complications standing in the way of completing the task at hand. And just as Marlowe feels he's getting ahold of the situation, he discovers the first body., The renowned novel from the crime fiction master, with the "quintessential urban private eye" ( Los Angeles Times ), Philip Marlowe. - Featuring the iconic character that inspired the film Marlowe , starring Liam Neeson. One of The Atlantic 's Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, and Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion. Kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder are just a few of the complications he gets caught up in. "Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious." -- The New York Times Book Review, The iconic first novel from crime fiction master Raymond Chandler, featuring Philip Marlowe, the "quintessential urban private eye" ( Los Angeles Times ). A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, and Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion. Kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder are just a few of the complications he gets caught up in.
LC Classification NumberPS3505.H3224B5 1988
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- 28 Dec, 2018
Compare to Movie
I Liked the movie for years and have watched it many time but I never read the story. I finely decided to do it so I bought the book. The comparison was interesting and also demonstrated how our ealy censorship affected the move. Now some of the scenes made more sense even though they seemed strange in the movie. Now I know what the "Big Sleep" means.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Jan, 2024
Masterpiece
Firstly, the novel's storytelling is nothing short of exceptional. Raymond Chandler's writing style is both engaging and immersive, effortlessly drawing readers into the gritty world of 1930s Los Angeles. The narrative is filled with suspense, twists, and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Marlowe's first-person narration adds an extra layer of depth, allowing readers to experience the story through the eyes of a seasoned detective, making it an unforgettable reading experience.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Apr, 2024
Much of movie dialogue taken from novel.
Read the book. Watch the movie. Great stuff.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Apr, 2024
Always prompt, always reliable, always a great selection and values.
Always prompt, always reliable, always a great selection and values.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Sep, 2019
A great detective novel.
A great old book at a good price, if you like Phillip Marlow you will like this, it takes place in the 40's or 50's.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Jan, 2024
Old detective story
Fun read. Great priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Sep, 2021
Tony
Loved it. Just as good as the movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Feb, 2016
thanks
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
