Chandler, Raymond 1888-1959
Overview
Works: | 2,069 works in 8,251 publications in 33 languages and 91,393 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Detective and mystery fiction Drama Film adaptations Film noir Detective and mystery films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Biographies Short stories Criticism, interpretation, etc |
Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Bibliographic antecedent, Scenarist, Contributor, Other, Creator, Originator, Writer of accompanying material, Conceptor, Editor, Honoree, Production personnel, Dedicatee, Scribe |
Classifications: | PS3505.H3224, 813.52 |
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Most widely held works about
Raymond Chandler
- The big sleep by Howard Hawks( Visual )
- Creatures of darkness : Raymond Chandler, detective fiction, and film noir by Gene D Phillips( )
- Politics, desire, and the Hollywood novel by Chip Rhodes( )
- Tough guy writers of the thirties by David Madden( Book )
- The life of Raymond Chandler by Frank MacShane( Book )
- Raymond Chandler speaking by Raymond Chandler( Book )
- The metaphysics of detective Marlowe : style, vision, hard-boiled repartee, thugs, and death-dealing damsels in Raymond Chandler's novels by Mircea Mihăieș( )
- Raymond Chandler : a biography by Tom Hiney( Book )
- Raymond Chandler by William Marling( Book )
- A reader's guide to Raymond Chandler by Toby Widdicombe( )
- Selected letters of Raymond Chandler by Raymond Chandler( Book )
- A mysterious something in the light : the life of Raymond Chandler by Tom Williams( )
- The long goodbye by Robert Altman( Visual )
- The long embrace : Raymond Chandler and the woman he loved by Judith Freeman( Book )
- California writers : Jack London, John Steinbeck, the tough guys by Stoddard Martin( Book )
- The world of Raymond Chandler( Book )
- Raymond Chandler and film by William Luhr( Book )
- Raymond Chandler by Jerry Speir( Book )
- Western and hard-boiled detective fiction in America : from high noon to midnight by Cynthia S Hamilton( Book )
- Saint with a gun : the unlawful American private eye by William Ruehlmann( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Raymond Chandler
The big sleep by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
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528 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 22 languages and held by 4,912 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a case of blackmail involving the daughter of a California millionaire leads to murder, the inimitable Philip Marlowe is stirred into action as he becomes embroiled in a troublesome case of extortion complicated by kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder
528 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 22 languages and held by 4,912 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a case of blackmail involving the daughter of a California millionaire leads to murder, the inimitable Philip Marlowe is stirred into action as he becomes embroiled in a troublesome case of extortion complicated by kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder
The long goodbye by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
375 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 24 languages and held by 3,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marlowe is constantly on the move with a case involving a war-scarred drunk and his nymphomaniac wife. A psychotic gangster is on his trail; he is in trouble with the cops; and an unequaled number of corpses turn up
375 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 24 languages and held by 3,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marlowe is constantly on the move with a case involving a war-scarred drunk and his nymphomaniac wife. A psychotic gangster is on his trail; he is in trouble with the cops; and an unequaled number of corpses turn up
Double Indemnity by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
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113 editions published between 1944 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime in this heart-pounding Academy Award-nominated masterpiece"--Container
113 editions published between 1944 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime in this heart-pounding Academy Award-nominated masterpiece"--Container
Farewell, my lovely by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
296 editions published between 1901 and 2018 in 17 languages and held by 2,600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Moose Malloy, a six-foot-five giant just out of prison, gets detective Philip Marlowe involved in his seemingly hopeless search for Velma, his missing girlfriend
296 editions published between 1901 and 2018 in 17 languages and held by 2,600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Moose Malloy, a six-foot-five giant just out of prison, gets detective Philip Marlowe involved in his seemingly hopeless search for Velma, his missing girlfriend
Poodle Springs by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
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73 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in 16 languages and held by 2,513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Marlowe marries a rich, beautiful society lady who wants him to settle down. But old habits die hard, and Marlowe soon is back in business, enmeshed in a case involving pornography, bigamy, and murder
73 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in 16 languages and held by 2,513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Marlowe marries a rich, beautiful society lady who wants him to settle down. But old habits die hard, and Marlowe soon is back in business, enmeshed in a case involving pornography, bigamy, and murder
Strangers on a Train by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
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91 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 2,499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guy Haines, a tennis star who hates his wife, is approached on a train by a stranger, Bruno Anthony, who hates his father. Anthony offers a plan: each could kill the other's victim. No motive, no clue would link the two murders save the casual meeting of strangers on a train. Haines doesn't take the plan seriously, however, until his wife is suddenly murdered, and Anthony appears to demand that Haines keep his part of the bargain
91 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 2,499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guy Haines, a tennis star who hates his wife, is approached on a train by a stranger, Bruno Anthony, who hates his father. Anthony offers a plan: each could kill the other's victim. No motive, no clue would link the two murders save the casual meeting of strangers on a train. Haines doesn't take the plan seriously, however, until his wife is suddenly murdered, and Anthony appears to demand that Haines keep his part of the bargain
The lady in the lake by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
265 editions published between 1901 and 2019 in 16 languages and held by 2,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private detective Philip Marlowe is looking for the missing wife of Derace Kingsley. Is she dead or not? Is she the lady in the lake?
265 editions published between 1901 and 2019 in 16 languages and held by 2,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private detective Philip Marlowe is looking for the missing wife of Derace Kingsley. Is she dead or not? Is she the lady in the lake?
Stories and early novels by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1939 and 2014 in English and held by 2,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume includes 13 of the stories written by American novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), that were not included in any of his full-length novels. Typically, his short stories chronicle the cases of Philip Marlowe and other down-on-their-luck private detectives or Good Samaritans. These stories reflect how Chandler adapted the violent conventions of the pulp magazines - with their brisk exposition and rapid-fire dialog - to his own emerging vision of 20th-century America. This work also contains a newly researched chronology of Chandler's life, explanatory notes, and an essay on the texts
17 editions published between 1939 and 2014 in English and held by 2,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume includes 13 of the stories written by American novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), that were not included in any of his full-length novels. Typically, his short stories chronicle the cases of Philip Marlowe and other down-on-their-luck private detectives or Good Samaritans. These stories reflect how Chandler adapted the violent conventions of the pulp magazines - with their brisk exposition and rapid-fire dialog - to his own emerging vision of 20th-century America. This work also contains a newly researched chronology of Chandler's life, explanatory notes, and an essay on the texts
Later novels and other writings by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
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26 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 2,099 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"As another reminder of where we've come from and why we're still reading mysteries, The Library of America has put together two handsome volumes of Raymond Chandler's work -- guaranteed to bring a broad grin of acquisitive delight to the face of any recipient"--Los Angeles Times Book Review
26 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 2,099 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"As another reminder of where we've come from and why we're still reading mysteries, The Library of America has put together two handsome volumes of Raymond Chandler's work -- guaranteed to bring a broad grin of acquisitive delight to the face of any recipient"--Los Angeles Times Book Review
The high window by
Raymond Chandler(
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222 editions published between 1195 and 2016 in 14 languages and held by 2,001 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy Pasadena widow with a mean streak, a missing daughter-in-law with a past, and a gold coin worth a small fortune -- the elements don't quite add up until Marlowe discovers evidence of murder, rape, blackmail, and the worst kind of human exploitation
222 editions published between 1195 and 2016 in 14 languages and held by 2,001 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy Pasadena widow with a mean streak, a missing daughter-in-law with a past, and a gold coin worth a small fortune -- the elements don't quite add up until Marlowe discovers evidence of murder, rape, blackmail, and the worst kind of human exploitation
The little sister by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
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189 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 15 languages and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Little Sister" appears in Philip Marlowe's office--pathetic, appealing but with something strangely phony about her, and Marlowe finds himself in the center of a succession of curious and violent happenings
189 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 15 languages and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Little Sister" appears in Philip Marlowe's office--pathetic, appealing but with something strangely phony about her, and Marlowe finds himself in the center of a succession of curious and violent happenings
Playback by
Raymond Chandler(
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225 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 22 languages and held by 1,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In Chandler's final novel, Marlowe is hired by an influential lawyer he's never heard of to tail a gorgeous redhead, but decides he prefers to help out the redhead. She's been acquitted of her alcoholic husband's murder, but her father-in-law prefers not to take the court's word for it."--Back cover
225 editions published between 1901 and 2020 in 22 languages and held by 1,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In Chandler's final novel, Marlowe is hired by an influential lawyer he's never heard of to tail a gorgeous redhead, but decides he prefers to help out the redhead. She's been acquitted of her alcoholic husband's murder, but her father-in-law prefers not to take the court's word for it."--Back cover
The Raymond Chandler omnibus : four famous classics ... by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
24 editions published between 1964 and 1980 in English and held by 1,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
24 editions published between 1964 and 1980 in English and held by 1,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For contents, see Author Catalog
The simple art of murder by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
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73 editions published between 1901 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An essay on detective fiction accompanies eight stories about a politician's murder, a hotel detective, missing pearls, and gangsters
73 editions published between 1901 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An essay on detective fiction accompanies eight stories about a politician's murder, a hotel detective, missing pearls, and gangsters
The big sleep by
Raymond Chandler(
Recording
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63 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marlowe takes on an assignment from the Sternwood family: the child-woman Carmen, the sultry Frances, and the ancient General too far past his prime to cope with his daughters' brand of trouble. Stepping in to deal with a case of blackmail, Marlowe follows a trail that leads him into a landscape littered with murder and deception
63 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marlowe takes on an assignment from the Sternwood family: the child-woman Carmen, the sultry Frances, and the ancient General too far past his prime to cope with his daughters' brand of trouble. Stepping in to deal with a case of blackmail, Marlowe follows a trail that leads him into a landscape littered with murder and deception
Trouble is my business by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
87 editions published between 1901 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 958 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A private detective is hired to break up an unsuitable romance, find a missing dog, solve a murder, search for an ex-con's lost girlfriend, ransom a necklace, and investigate a wife's mysterious disappearance
87 editions published between 1901 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 958 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A private detective is hired to break up an unsuitable romance, find a missing dog, solve a murder, search for an ex-con's lost girlfriend, ransom a necklace, and investigate a wife's mysterious disappearance
Killer in the rain by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
)
104 editions published between 1964 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 790 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It was in the pulp detective magazines of the 1930s that Raymond Chandler's definitive take on the hard-boiled detective story first appeared. Here then, from the well-thumbed pages of 'Black Mask' and 'Dime Detective Magazine', are eight of his finest stories including 'The Man Who Liked Dogs', 'The Lady in the Lake' and 'Bay City Blues'. Sharper than a hoodlum's switchblade, more exciting than an unexpected red-head and stronger than a double shot of whisky, they are packed full of the punchy poetry and laconic wit that makes Chandler the undisputed master of his genre
104 editions published between 1964 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 790 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It was in the pulp detective magazines of the 1930s that Raymond Chandler's definitive take on the hard-boiled detective story first appeared. Here then, from the well-thumbed pages of 'Black Mask' and 'Dime Detective Magazine', are eight of his finest stories including 'The Man Who Liked Dogs', 'The Lady in the Lake' and 'Bay City Blues'. Sharper than a hoodlum's switchblade, more exciting than an unexpected red-head and stronger than a double shot of whisky, they are packed full of the punchy poetry and laconic wit that makes Chandler the undisputed master of his genre
Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe : a centennial celebration by
Byron Preiss(
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15 editions published between 1988 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 "new Philip Marlowe stories by some of the world's leading mystery authors," including Max Allan Collins, Loren D. Estleman, Sara Paretsky, Simon Brett, Ed Gorman, Julie Smith, Robert Crais, and Eric Van Lustbader
15 editions published between 1988 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 "new Philip Marlowe stories by some of the world's leading mystery authors," including Max Allan Collins, Loren D. Estleman, Sara Paretsky, Simon Brett, Ed Gorman, Julie Smith, Robert Crais, and Eric Van Lustbader
Farewell, my lovely by
Raymond Chandler(
Recording
)
55 editions published between 1940 and 2021 in 3 languages and held by 615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Marlowe navigates the underworld of the Los Angeles gambling circuit while investigating the disappearance of a beautiful nightclub girl. Written at the height of the author's creative career, this novel, with its crooked cops, ex-cons and deadly, seductive women, is a masterpiece of the genre Chandler is credited with creating. "Farewell, my lovely" is Raymond Chandler's second novel featuring his archetypal private eye
55 editions published between 1940 and 2021 in 3 languages and held by 615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Marlowe navigates the underworld of the Los Angeles gambling circuit while investigating the disappearance of a beautiful nightclub girl. Written at the height of the author's creative career, this novel, with its crooked cops, ex-cons and deadly, seductive women, is a masterpiece of the genre Chandler is credited with creating. "Farewell, my lovely" is Raymond Chandler's second novel featuring his archetypal private eye
The blue dahlia : a screenplay by
Raymond Chandler(
Book
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27 editions published between 1945 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a war hero who is suspected of having murdered his unfaithful wife. Although it does not involve a private-eye, the work utilizes familiar elements of Chandler's world: the loner hero, the quest for justice, the sense of a corrupt society, and -- above all -- the theme of personal honor
27 editions published between 1945 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a war hero who is suspected of having murdered his unfaithful wife. Although it does not involve a private-eye, the work utilizes familiar elements of Chandler's world: the loner hero, the quest for justice, the sense of a corrupt society, and -- above all -- the theme of personal honor
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- Marlowe, Philip (Fictitious character) Other
- Hammett, Dashiell 1894-1961 Other Author
- Wilder, Billy 1906-2002 Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Cain, James M. (James Mallahan) 1892-1977 Bibliographic antecedent Other
- Parker, Robert B. 1932-2010 Author of introduction Bibliographic antecedent Author Contributor
- Gould, Elliott Narrator Performer Actor
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Other Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Highsmith, Patricia 1921-1995 Bibliographic antecedent Author of introduction Other
- Walker, Robert 1918-1951 Other Performer Actor
- Stanwyck, Barbara 1907-1990 Costume designer Performer Actor
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Čandler, Rajmond 1888-1959
Čandler, Rejmond 1888-1959
Čandleris R.
Čandleris Raimondas
Čandlers, Reimonds 1888-1959
Čendler, Rajmond
Čendler, Rejmond
Čendler, Rejmond 1888-1959
Chandler, R. 1888-1959
Chandler, Raimond 1888-1959
Chandler Raymond
Chandler Raymond Thornton
Chandler, Raymond Thornton 1888-1959
Chandleris R.
Chandleris Raymondas
Dashiell Hammett
Dashiell Hammett anglicko-americký spisovateľ a scenárista
Raimondas Čandleris
Raimonds Čandleris
Raimundus Thornton Chandler
Raymond Chandler
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Raymond Chandler è stato uno scrittore e sceneggiatore statunitense, il più importante autore di narrativa hardboiled
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Raymond Chandler escritor americano
Raymond Chandler escritor estadounidense
Raymond Chandler pisarz amerykański
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Raymond Chandler úrscéalaí agus scríbhneoir scannán Meiriceánach
Raymond Chandler US-amerikanischer Krimi-Schriftsteller
Raymond Chandler yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija
Rejmond Čandler
Šāndlīr, Rīmūn 1888-1959
Tsʹandler, Reymond 1888-1959
Tsantler, Rainmont 1888-1959
Tsantler, Reēmont 1888-1959
Ρέημοντ Τσάντλερ Αμεικανός συγγραφέας αστυνομικής λογοτεχνίας
Реймонд Чендлер
Реймънд Чандлър
Реймънд Чандлър американски писател и сценарист
Рејмонд Чандлер
Рејмонд Чендлер
Чандлер Р.
Чандлер Р. Т.
Чандлер Раймонд
Чандлер Реймонд
Чандлер, Реймонд 1888-1959
Чандлер, Реймонд Торнтон
Чандлер Рэймонд
Чандлер, Рэймонд 1888-1959
Чандлер, Рэймонд американский писатель-реалист и критик
Чанлер Реймонд
Чендлер, Раймонд 1888-1959
Ռեյմոնդ Չանդլեր
צ׳אנדלר, ריימונד 1888-1959
צ׳נדלר, ריימונד 1888-1959
צ'נדלר, ריימונד 1888-1959
צ'נדלר, רימונד 1888-1959
ריימונד צ'נדלר
ריימונד צ'נדלר סופר בלשי אמריקאי
رايموند تشاندلر
ريمون شاندلر، 1888-1959
ریموند چندلر فیلمنامهنویس آمریکایی
রেমন্ড চ্যান্ডলার
ਰੇਮੰਡ ਚੈੰਨਡਲਰ
რაიმონდ ჩანდლერი
레이먼드 챈들러
찬들러, R. 1888-1959
찬들러, 레이먼드 1888-1959
찬들러, 레이몬드 1888-1959
챈들러, 레이먼드 1888-1959
챈들러, 레이몬드 1888-1959
チャンドラー, R
チャンドラー, レイモンド
チャンドラー, レイモンド 1888-1959
レイモンド・チャンドラー Novelist, screenwriter
レイモンドチャンドラー 1888-1959
昌徳勒, 雷蒙徳
钱徳勒, 雷蒙徳
雷蒙·錢德勒
雷蒙德·钱德勒
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English
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Spanish (168)
German (145)
French (76)
Polish (51)
Italian (29)
Chinese (26)
Japanese (23)
Danish (18)
Czech (17)
Romanian (16)
Finnish (15)
Portuguese (12)
Russian (10)
Swedish (9)
Hungarian (7)
Hebrew (6)
Korean (6)
Norwegian (6)
Dutch (5)
Croatian (4)
Catalan (4)
Multiple languages (3)
Greek, Modern (2)
Norwegian (2)
Basque (2)
Slovenian (2)
Slovak (2)
Persian (1)
Lithuanian (1)
Bulgarian (1)
Vietnamese (1)
Serbian (1)
Spanish (168)
German (145)
French (76)
Polish (51)
Italian (29)
Chinese (26)
Japanese (23)
Danish (18)
Czech (17)
Romanian (16)
Finnish (15)
Portuguese (12)
Russian (10)
Swedish (9)
Hungarian (7)
Hebrew (6)
Korean (6)
Norwegian (6)
Dutch (5)
Croatian (4)
Catalan (4)
Multiple languages (3)
Greek, Modern (2)
Norwegian (2)
Basque (2)
Slovenian (2)
Slovak (2)
Persian (1)
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