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| The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Five Complete Novels and One Story (Deluxe Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Douglas Adams
Publisher: Gramercy
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (69 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5909
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Leather Bound
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 832
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.9
ISBN: 0517226952
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780517226957
ASIN: 0517226952
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
Release Date: November 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great gift June 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read the reviews before buying this for a friend's 42nd birthday (42!), and was a little uncertain what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the pages are of a reasonable weight considering the size. I'm sure a purist would rather have each individual book, but this is a nice collection for the bookshelf.
A must have for any Hitchhiker fan May 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First off, this book is beautiful, with the appearance of an old fashioned Bible. Thick leather padded binding, gold edged pages, a lovely ribbon place holder, and Bible thin paper make this quite the collector's item. Second, for the price you cannot purchase these same books in paperback, so if you intend to read the complete series, this is the way to go.
The books that are complied within have been reviewed to death. Douglas Adams is truly a love him or leave him author. After finishing his first book, people are either driven into a rabid fanbase, or develop an instantaneous loathing for said fanbase. I personally love his writing, specifically the first three books in the series, with the first (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) being a true triumph in my mind. There are also some lovely extras written by the author about his works that really put the shine on this book.
If you have not read Adams and are debating the purchase, my suggestion is to find a copy of Hitchhiker's and read the first page. If you aren't at least snickering by the end of the first page than odds are this type of humor and writing style aren't for you. If, however, you have to stifle giggles in a public place, then I suggest you order this book immediately and read it alone. I can't remember the number of times while reading this that I nearly snorted my drink through my nose in a public place... it can be very embarrassing.
For a truly fun experience with this book... have someone attempt to read it out loud... I have yet to hear anyone make it more than a few pages before being reduced to hysterics and choking as they try to continue. For the Adams fan I cannot recommend this book enough. Normally I can't stand hardbacks, but this is not only pretty enough to set on a coffee table, its funny enough to keep on the nightstand by your bed for a pre-snooze giggle.
Fun April 25, 2008
It was just as fun reading this the second time. It's beeen 20 years since I read it and I'm enjoying again.
Great edition April 20, 2008
The book is really funny. The edition is awesome, taking into account the price paid for the book. Very recommendable.
Only for the fans April 20, 2008
I love this book, but the first story, _The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_ is the best. I save the others for the days when I find it extremely difficult to extricate myself from Douglas Adams' universe. Still, once you can adjust to the idea that his universe, like ours, is constantly changing, and evolving, you can accept the stories that follow. Funny, but not as funny as the first book in the series.
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