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