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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams
ISBN: 1400052939
ISBN-13: 9781400052936
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY is not just a book-it's a phenomenon. It's based on a BBC radio series that also spawned four other books, a TV series, a movie, a text-based computer adventure game, and a website. Arthur Dent is having a bad day. First, the town council knocked his house down to build a local bypass. Then a fleet of alien spaceships blew up his planet to make way for an intragalactic bypass. Can things get any worse? Possibly. Having been rescued from the Earth's destruction by his friend Ford Prefect, Arthur embarks upon a hectic, hysterically funny adventure that includes torturously bad poetry, a depressed robot, the two-headed President of the Galaxy (currently on the lam), and the legendary planet-building planet of Magrathea. Arthur's only consolation is the wise advice printed on the cover of that classic tome, THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY: "Don't Panic." This deluxe edition has a lengthy introduction detailing the origins and the subsequent wide-ranging popular impact of the book and its spinoffs. The introduction also contains photographs of people, places, and objects relating to the series. Each page of the actual novel is framed by two-color pixilated illustrations.
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"[A] gorgeously pretentious...edition....As for the novel itself, it remains, without a doubt, the most cheerful book about the total destruction of Earth and its entire population minus one ever written." -- Gerald Jonas
-- New York Times Book Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harmony Books
Published date: 2004
Size: 7.75 x 9 inches
Weight: 2.05 pounds
Pages: 271
Publisher's Notes
Packed with an Astounding Amount of New and Never-Before-Collected Material.
Why are people born? Why do they die? Why do they want to spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches?
No one but Douglas Adams could have pared life’s meaning down to these three questions, and they remain as inspired and head-scratchingly clever today as they did twenty-five years ago when they appeared in the first edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Showcasing his quick wit, comic genius, and wide-ranging intelligence, Hitchhiker’s has become nothing less than a cult classic and cultural phenomenon.
To celebrate its quarter century and the extraordinary legacy of Adams, this gorgeously designed, mostly harmless deluxe edition gathers never-before-collected photographs, original artwork, memorabilia (from the strange to the sublime), and wisdom gleaned from a first read or first encounter as Douglas’s friends remember how the galaxy was forever changed a mere twenty-five years ago (not to mention the original text of the novel) into a one-of-a-kind Guide as stunning as two suns setting over Magrathea.
Whether you are well versed in the antics of Arthur Dent, a mild-mannered Earthman plucked from his planet seconds before it’s demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, and Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy posing as an out-of-work actor, or are hitching a ride for the first time, this is the book that has everything you’ll nee to know about anything.So please do not be alarmed. Definitely don’t panic. Just be sure to grab a towel.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition
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Harmony, 2004-10-19. 25 Col Anv. Hardcover. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition (Qty: 2)
Adams, Douglas
Harmony. Hardcover. 1400052939 New unread book in stock and on sale - some books may have remainder mark. We often have multiple copies per title - and have over 20,000 discounted titles available. Symposium Books is an Independent Bookstore with locations near Boston University and Brown University & RISD. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the widest selection of scholarly, literary and quality art books. Expedited shipping is available, and we include free delivery confirmation. Reliable customer service, and a no hassle return policy. . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Symposium Books (United States)
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Adams, Douglas
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Douglas Adams
Harmony, 2004-10-19. Hardcover. New. Remainder Mark. "To celebrate its quarter century and the legacy of Douglas Adams, this deluxe edition gathers never-before-collected photographs, original artwork, memorabilia (from the strange to the sublime), and wisdom gleaned from a first read or first encounter as Douglas's friends remember how the galaxy was forever changed a mere twenty-five years ago (not to mention the original text of the novel) into a one-of-a-kind Guide as stunning as two suns setting over Magrathea." Whether you are well versed in the antics of Arthur Dent, a mild mannered Earthman plucked from his planet seconds before it's demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, and Ford Perfect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy posing as an out-of-work actor, or are hitching a ride for the first time, this is the book that has everything you'll need to know about anything. ( more information) Offered by Soconik Books (United States)
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition
Douglas Adams
Harmony, 2004-10-19. Hardcover. as new/as new. Harmony Books, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2004. Orange Boards. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrated 25th Anniversary Edition. The Dust Jacket is not price-clipped and this is not a remainder ( more information) Offered by Strong Tower Books (United States)
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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The - 25th Anniversary Illustrated Collectors Edition
Adams, Douglas
Harmony Books, 2004. Later Printing. Oversized Hardcover. New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition)/New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition). Keywords: Novel Illustrated, ( more information) Offered by Borderlands Books (United States)
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Adams,Douglas
New York, New York USA: Harmony Books, 2004. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition with complete number line denoting the first printing. Illustrated Collector's Edition. 25th Anniversary Edition. Ample amount of back stories and observations. The book and unclipped jacket display very mild handling and use. There is light wear at the head and foot of the spine. There is a small remainder dot on the bottom text edge. The book is otherwise free of marks. The book stands straight and lays flat. ( more information) Offered by Wolfgang Books (United States)
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Harmony. Hardcover. 1400052939 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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