Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Penguin Books 2008 Paperback, 264pp. Philip Marlowe is the perfect expression of the cynical, world-weary gumshoe. Hired by the crippled General Sternwood to shake off a blackmailer, Marlowe also has to deal with the general's two rebellious daughters, the gamblers and pornographers they run with and, soon enough, some inconvenient murders . Water damage to rear cover. (ISBN: 9780141037592). Good.

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Book number: 1567593

Catalogue: General

Keywords: Mystery9780141037592 9780141037592

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Penguin Books 2005 Paperback, 272pp. A Philip Marlowe Mystery. Minor foxing to the edges of pages. (ISBN: 9780140108927). Good.

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Book number: 1568767

Catalogue: General

Keywords: Mystery, Fiction9780140108927 9780140108927

Chandler, Raymond

The Big Sleep. Collector's Clamshell Case Only

New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1939. Custom Clamshell Case. No Binding. Custom Clamshell Case. No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. Chandler, Raymond. THE BIG SLEEP. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1939 [Book Date]. Superb Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase [Not A Book] HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team, each box is gilt-stamped at the spine. The case is finished in deep blue & red Nuba® with a 'Sculpted' title on the side after the book's dustwrapper. Nuba® is a fine, supple & durable covering with a neutral ph that has the feel of velvety soft Italian Nubuck leather. This clamshell is perfectly sized to accommodate your first edition. A Terrific Collector's Custom Case for an important Benchmark Mystery. TBCL Web Site photo/link available for OVER 100 generally in-stock titles. Custom Craft available upon request. Book definitely NOT included. Not A Book/Clamshell As New.

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Book number: 31439

Catalogue: COLLECTOR'S CLAMSHELL CASES

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CHANDLER, Raymond

The big sleep

Hamish Hamilton, 1939. Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) 1st ed. 1st edition, 1st printing of the UK edition. In black cloth with red lettering & rules. Owner's stamp on front free end paper; a few scattered spots of very light foxing; binding tight & square; minimal wear to black cloth along spine joints & at head & foot of spine; red lettering slightly dull. Overall a very nice copy - do ask for further information or images if required Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_9248_jpg.jpg.

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Book number: BOOKS205600I

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

New York, Pocket Books, 1950. Paperback. The Pocket Book Edition of Raymond Chandler's thrilling mystery novel, 'The Big Sleep', in the publisher's colourful paper wraps. The Big Sleep is the first novel to feature detective Philip Marlowe and is set in Los Angeles. Through the course of the novel, many characters double-cross each other, revealing secrets and becoming increasingly complex. The title is a euphemism for death, and dying is referred to many times in the novel as 'sleeping the big sleep&apos. Written by Raymond Chandler, a highly successful and influential American-British crime writer, whose novels have been adapted into countless hit films. The Pocket Book Edition of this work, published in 1950. In the publisher's original colourful paper wraps. In the publisher's original colourful paper wraps. Externally, some light edgewear and a closed tear to the front of the wrap. Closed tear has been amateurly repaired with tape. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned to the extremities, but are otherwise clean throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 827J28

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: big sleep raymond chandler mystery crime raymond chandler pocket book Not Stated

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

New York, Avon Book Company, 1943. Paperback. A New Avon Library edition of Raymond Chandler's thrilling mystery novel 'The Big Sleep', in the publisher's colourful paper wraps. The Big Sleep is the first novel to feature detective Philip Marlowe and is set in Los Angeles. Through the course of the novel, many characters double-cross each other, revealing secrets and becoming increasingly complex. The title is a euphemism for death, and dying is referred to many times in the novel as 'sleeping the big sleep&apos. Written by Raymond Chandler, a highly successful and influential American-British crime writer, whose novels have been adapted into countless hit films. A New Avon Library early edition of this work, an uncommon to find edition. Recognised by the publisher's distinctive trademark, the Shakespeare Head. In the publisher's original colourful paper wraps. In the publisher's original colourful paper wraps. Externally, very smart, with just some light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned, but are otherwise very clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 827J27

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: big sleep raymond chandler mystery crime raymond chandler avon book Not Stated

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

New York, Editions for the Armed Services, Inc. 1944. Paperback. A unique edition of Raymond Chandler's thrilling mystery novel, published exclusively for the U.S. Armed Services during the Second World War. The Big Sleep is the first novel to feature detective Philip Marlowe and is set in Los Angeles. Through the course of the novel, many characters double-cross each other, revealing secrets and becoming increasingly complex. The title is a euphemism for death, and dying is referred to many times in the novel as 'sleeping the big sleep&apos. This is a unique edition of this work, published by the Editions for the Armed Services of the United States of America, a non-profit organisation established by The Council on Books in Wartime in New York City. This edition was pocket-sized and intended for the U.S. Armed Forces during the Second World War. Written by Raymond Chandler, a highly successful and influential American-British crime writer, whose novels have been adapted into countless hit films. In the publisher's original blue paper wraps. In the publisher's original blue paper wraps. Externally, very smart, with some light shelf wear and a few spots to the paper wraps. A small ink mark to the front of the paper wrap, '15&apos. Internally, firmly bound. The odd spot to the pages, which are lightly age-toned, but are otherwise clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 827J26

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: big sleep raymond chandler mystery murder raymond chandler Not Stated

CHANDLER, Raymond

Blackmailers Don't Shoot and other stories

Folio Society, 2007. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in slipcase . 1st Folio Society printing, in black, grey & silver; illustrations by Geoff Grandfield. A very nice bright clean copy, almost as-new; tiny wear at corners of slipcase Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_90488_jpg.jpg.

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Book number: BOOKS312640I

Chandler, Raymond

Blackmailers Don't Shoot

Folio Society, 2007. Folio Society, Hardcover, Illustrated by: Grandfield, Geoff. Near Fine Condition. B0019N68L2 Near Fine 2007 Folio Society edition, terrific illustrations, minor rubbing wear to slipcase in places only. Illustrator: Grandfield, Geoff. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. ISBN/EAN: B0019N68L2. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request.

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Book number: 092795

Catalogue: Crime Fiction

Keywords: BZDB14 Crime Fiction; Blackmailers Dont Shoot Chandler Raymond

Raymond Chandler; John Houseman; Matthew J. Bruccoli

The Blue Dahlia

London, Elm Tree Books; Hamish Hamilton, 1976. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of Raymond Chandler's screenplay, with illustrations of the stills of the 1946 film. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The screenplay of the 1946 crime film and film noir of the same name, the first original screenplay by Raymond Chandler.Illustrated with a frontispiece and eight plates of stills from the film, showing Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, and William Bendix. With a memoir by John Houseman, and edited with an afterword by Matthew J. Bruccoli. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 883P20

Catalogue: Plays

Keywords: The Blue Dahlia raymond chandler screenplay crime film raymond chandler alan ladd veronica lake Not Stated

CHANDLER Raymond -

Blues di Bay City.

Milano, Feltrinelli, 1966, 8vo brossura con copertina illustrata a colori, pp. 200

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Book number: 2-87223

Keywords: (Letteratura "gialla")

Raymond Chandler; Matthew J. Bruccoli [ed.]

Chandler Before Marlowe: Raymond Chandler&Apos;S Early Prose and Poetry 1908-1912

Columbia, University of South Carolina Press, 1973 . First edition. Cloth. An superb Limited Edition collection of the early poetry and prose of influential hardboiled crime fiction writer Raymond Chandler. The Limited Edition first edition of this publication of the early writings of novelist and screenwriter Raymond Changler, best known for his detective fiction books, including 'The Big Sleep' and 'The Long Good-Bye' starring his recurring character, private investigator Philip Marlowe.No. 188 of 499 Limited Edition copies produced, housed in a bright slip case.With a frontispiece portrait of Chandler, this work contains examples of his poetry and prose written between 1908 and 1912. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Housed in cloth covered slip case. Externally, fine. Slip case exceptionally bright. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 827F59

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: raymond chandler philip marlowe the big sleep the long good-bye philip marlowe None

Chandler, Raymond

Cinq Assassins

Preface, Bibliographie et Illustrations, 1972. Verlag: Preface, Bibliographie et Illustrations Verlag: Preface, Bibliographie et Illustrations - Text französisch/aus der Reihe Les chefs-d-oeuvre du roman policier - Einband: gebundene Ausgabe. 352

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Book number: 2h11976

Keywords: Französische Literatur

Chandler, Raymond

The Collected Radio Dramas: BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisations

BBC Books, 2011. CD Audio, Box set. Very Good Condition. 9781408469972 Excellent 14 CD box set 2011 BBC Audio edition, each disc in individual jewel case, terrific BBC Radio 4 productions. Some wear to edges of outer box with a little separation to top rear edge of box only, discs and cases in excellent condition, discs tested. Size: 5.75 x 3.5 x 5.25 inches. 14 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Radio; ISBN: 1408469979. ISBN/EAN: 9781408469972. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request.

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Book number: 084798

Catalogue: Film, Radio & Television

Keywords: BZDB14 Radio, Radio, Radio Scripts, Radio Scripts, Plays, Playscripts, Crime, Crime Fiction Film, Radio & Television; Radio; The Collected Radio Dramas BBC Radio 4 FullCast Dramatisations Chandler Raymond Radio

CHANDLER, RAYMOND & JOHN BAYLEY (INTRODUCTION)

Collected Stories of Raymond Chandler

Everyman's Library, 2002. Hardcover. ISBN: 0375415009. Tight square book in lightly rubbed dust jacket. ; Everyman's Library; 5.41 X 2.25 X 8.27 inches; 1336 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 63487

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: 0375415009