--- product_id: 1375439 title: "Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America)" price: "¥14642" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1375439-raymond-chandler-stories-and-early-novels-pulp-stories-the-big store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America) **Price:** ¥14642 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America) - **How much does it cost?** ¥14642 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1375439-raymond-chandler-stories-and-early-novels-pulp-stories-the-big) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America) [Chandler, Raymond, MacShane, Frank] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America) Review: Chandler is an absolute master of crime writing - love the Library of America editions - I'm a huge fan of the Library of America series. They're handsome on the shelf, they're durable hardcover editions, they font and feel of the pages are wonderful, you get three novels and some collected shorter pieces in one volume (great for trips), and they come with an interesting biographical timeline of the author so you can see their life story and how the work was influenced by their experiences. If you're browsing this particular edition here on desertcart, then you've got great taste and you're looking for something special. I can't say enough about how good Raymond Chandler is. If you like crime fiction, you've probably read hundreds of Chandler knockoffs without knowing it and will be amazed when you read the original master of the art. Here you get a nice introduction to his style as he refined it through his pulp stories (some of which you'll enjoy better than others), but by the time you get to the novels you'll get to see the refined product and will be blown away. I'm not going to summarize the stories or the characters in this review, best you find them on your own! If you like these, I'd also recommend you get the Dashiell Hammett books - also by Library of America. Right up there with Chandler. Review: New Chandler fan - As a reader of classical fiction along the lines of Trollope and Bronte, I assumed Raymond Chandler would have little to offer me. But after hearing Toby Stephens' brilliant portrayal of his iconic Philip Marlowe on British radio I became intrigued. This volume is part of a set of two with all of Chandler's stories except Poodle Springs, his last, finished by Robert B. Parker. I began with the famous novels Farewell My Lovely and The Big Sleep. The writing was like nothing I was familiar with. Rather than be turned off by the slang of the underclass of the Depression Era '30's, I was drawn into a world totally realized and fascinating. The character of Marlowe is a miracle of cynicism and chivalry. The mystery in each novel is almost beside the point. It's Marlowe with his world-weary charm and wise-cracking persona that kept me enthralled. I then enjoyed reading Chandler's earlier stories for the pulp fiction magazines watching the evolution of his talent and spying glimpses of the Marlowe-to-be. Put your prejudices aside and prepare for artistry of a totally different kind. Classic Chandler: Farewell My Lovely Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings: The Lady in the Lake / The Little Sister / The Long Goodbye / Playback /Double Indemnity / Selected Essays and Letters (Library of America) Classic Chandler: Playback ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #291,157 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #567 in Mystery Anthologies (Books) #1,032 in Hard-Boiled Mystery #13,463 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (117) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.4 x 8.1 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1883011078 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1883011079 | | Item Weight | 1.65 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 1216 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 1995 | | Publisher | Library of America | ## Images ![Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JqSxpIRHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chandler is an absolute master of crime writing - love the Library of America editions *by T***Y on June 19, 2020* I'm a huge fan of the Library of America series. They're handsome on the shelf, they're durable hardcover editions, they font and feel of the pages are wonderful, you get three novels and some collected shorter pieces in one volume (great for trips), and they come with an interesting biographical timeline of the author so you can see their life story and how the work was influenced by their experiences. If you're browsing this particular edition here on Amazon, then you've got great taste and you're looking for something special. I can't say enough about how good Raymond Chandler is. If you like crime fiction, you've probably read hundreds of Chandler knockoffs without knowing it and will be amazed when you read the original master of the art. Here you get a nice introduction to his style as he refined it through his pulp stories (some of which you'll enjoy better than others), but by the time you get to the novels you'll get to see the refined product and will be blown away. I'm not going to summarize the stories or the characters in this review, best you find them on your own! If you like these, I'd also recommend you get the Dashiell Hammett books - also by Library of America. Right up there with Chandler. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New Chandler fan *by G***S on May 21, 2011* As a reader of classical fiction along the lines of Trollope and Bronte, I assumed Raymond Chandler would have little to offer me. But after hearing Toby Stephens' brilliant portrayal of his iconic Philip Marlowe on British radio I became intrigued. This volume is part of a set of two with all of Chandler's stories except Poodle Springs, his last, finished by Robert B. Parker. I began with the famous novels Farewell My Lovely and The Big Sleep. The writing was like nothing I was familiar with. Rather than be turned off by the slang of the underclass of the Depression Era '30's, I was drawn into a world totally realized and fascinating. The character of Marlowe is a miracle of cynicism and chivalry. The mystery in each novel is almost beside the point. It's Marlowe with his world-weary charm and wise-cracking persona that kept me enthralled. I then enjoyed reading Chandler's earlier stories for the pulp fiction magazines watching the evolution of his talent and spying glimpses of the Marlowe-to-be. Put your prejudices aside and prepare for artistry of a totally different kind. Classic Chandler: Farewell My Lovely Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings: The Lady in the Lake / The Little Sister / The Long Goodbye / Playback /Double Indemnity / Selected Essays and Letters (Library of America) Classic Chandler: Playback ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great writing! *by T***D on September 9, 2019* This volume has some of Chandler's best. I had to return the first copy, because pages were missing: the end of Farewell....and the beginning of The High Window. ## Frequently Bought Together - Raymond Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep / Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America) - Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings: The Lady in the Lake / The Little Sister / The Long Goodbye / Playback /Double Indemnity / Selected Essays and Letters (Library of America) - Dashiell Hammett: Complete Novels ( Red Harvest / The Dain Curse / The Maltese Falcon / The Glass Key / The Thin Man ) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1375439-raymond-chandler-stories-and-early-novels-pulp-stories-the-big](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1375439-raymond-chandler-stories-and-early-novels-pulp-stories-the-big) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-02*