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Annotated Big Sleep
Annotated Big Sleep | Raymond Chandler
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The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler's 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan's library. A masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains one of the most celebrated and stylish novels of the twentieth century. This comprehensive, annotated edition offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of the novel, bringing the gritty and seductive world of Chandler's iconic private eye Philip Marlowe to life. The Annotated Big Sleep solidifies the novel's position as one of the great works of American fiction and will surprise and enthrall Chandler's biggest fans. Including: -Personal letters and source texts -The historical context of Chandler's Los Angeles, including maps and images -Film stills and art from the early pulps -An analysis of class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity in the novel
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Chittavrtti
The Annotated Big Sleep | Raymond Chandler
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It‘s too hot to stay inside an AC free building. This seems about right to reread during a heatwave 🥵

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kalinichta
The Annotated Big Sleep | Raymond Chandler
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I got a Powell's gift card for Christmas, and my haul arrived today! Gheeeee! So excite! 😄

readordierachel Score! 😍 5y
kalinichta @readordierachel An embarrassment of riches. I was so excited to get them I could barely focus on the adulting I was supposed to be doing. 5y
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sk888888
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I can‘t say that I really ‘got‘ why this book is a classic. It was - for me - just ok. Read for a challenge this year, otherwise, it would never have been on my radar.

Gennic Huh, I‘ve never heard of this one before 6y
sk888888 @Gennic My library didn‘t have The Big Sleep, only the Annotated version! Go figure. I skipped the annotated pages. The book was printed on the left page, all the notes on the right page, so it was easy to read. 6y
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jmofo
The Annotated Big Sleep | Raymond Chandler
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#jolabokaflodswap
@Amandajoy thank you so much for the annotated The Big Sleep. I adore Chandler and I‘ve been excited about this book since I first heard of it! Thank you, too for the treats! The caramels were tasty and I‘m excited about the hot chocolate thingy! 🖤
Thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing this lovely swap! 😍🍫📖

Amandajoy I‘m glad you like it. I forgot to include a card, so Merry Christmas! 🎄 6y
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EadieB
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Annotated Big Sleep. It gives notes alongside the text. Shows Los Angeles during the 1920's which included maps and images of famous buildings, notes from Chandler's personal letters, pictures of hairstyles and clothing from the characters. I would highly recommend this book as an addition to any crime fiction fan's library and hope that you would enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed reading The Annotated Big Sleep. Thanks NetGalley for an ARC

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