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Armageddon: The Musical [Paperback]

Robert Rankin (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 25 April 1991 | ISBN-10: 0552136816 | ISBN-13: 978-0552136815 | Edition: New Ed

From the point of view of 2050, you're history

Theological warfare. Elvis on an epic time-travel journey - the Presliad. Buddhavision - a network bigger than God (and more powerful, too). Nasty nuclear leftovers. Naughty sex habits. Dalai Dan (the 153rd reincarnation of the Lama of that ilk) and Barry, the talkative Time Sprout. Even with all this excitement, you wouldn't think a backwater planet like Earth makes much of a splash in the galatic pond.

But the soap opera called The Earthers is making big video bucks in the intergalactic ratings race. And alien TV execs know exactly what the old earth drama needs to make the off-world audience sit up and stare: a spectacular Armageddon-type finale. With a cast of millions - including you! DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL - IT'S GONNA BE A HELLUVA SHOW!

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi; New Ed edition (25 April 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552136816
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552136815
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 2.1 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 298,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'One of the rare guys who can always make me laugh' (Terry Pratchett)

'To the top-selling ranks of humorists such as Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, let us welcome Mr Rankin' (Tom Hutchinson The Times)

'He crams enough gags into Armageddon the Musical to last anyone else for a trilogy. And nothing's sacred. So buy this quick, before he ends up sleeping in Salman Rushdie's spare bedroom' (Terry Pratchett)

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The first book in the Armageddon series.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars We're all going to Die..... (of laughter) 1 July 2002
By "malpacinoooo"
Format:Hardcover
This is the first of the three Armageddon books, and the first dose of Rankin that I ever had, and what a way to start! Elvis time-travelling, Rex trying to avoid capture, and the now immortal Barry the Time Sprout.
The book is set in 2050 when the "Big Three" religions/television stations rule the world, the only way to earn money is to watch TV all day. Idealic as it sounds there is a down side to this world, the whole planet is radioactive after the "Nuclear Holocaust Event".
As an added spin on the whole surreal story it is revealed that in space we are not alone and further more they have been watching us, not with camaras but with plants that beam everything we do to their home world. As another twist in this tale "Earthers" is the highest rated show in the universe. But with viewers starting to stray the executives have one final publicity stunt up there sleeves, the total distruction of Earth!
This is a throughly funny book and should tickle most people in some strange places!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 16 April 2012
By Philatron
Format:Kindle Edition
This is the first Robert Rankin book i have read and it definitely wont be my last. I literally couldn't put it down. I had tears in my eyes with laughter at multiple points and i can't wait to get on to the next book. RANKIN FOR MAYOR!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! 16 April 2012
By Gordon
Format:Kindle Edition
When I first read this book, I was on a dreary train on a dreary commute into London to work in a dreary job. Ten minutes into the journey I burst out laughing, much to the disdain of my fellow sardines. I laughed so much that upon my arrival at dreary Waterloo I was met by a number of large gentlemen in long white coats.

Thank you Robert Rankin for not being dreary.

Oh, yeh. The book ... Elvis Presley, the Dalai Lama and a time travelling brussel sprout called Barry. What's not to like?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars top notch 15 April 2012
By daniel bourne
Format:Kindle Edition
hilarious as are all his books, after you have read this trilogy may i recommend hollow chocolate bunnies as it was my first Mr R Rankin book and it opened me up to far fetched fiction.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't understand the other poor reviews 26 Aug 2004
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I've read almost all Pratchett and Adams etc and maybe 10 or so Rankin novels and I just don't understand how fans of TP and the late DA don't find this side splittingly funny. It's rare I laugh out loud reading no matter how good the book is but RR seems to manage it regularly. Admittedly there is a lot of jumping around plots and characters but this is not unusual for the genre. My advice is buy this and then the two sequels although I reckon this is slightly better.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Introduction 13 Aug 2004
By aceadrian
Format:Paperback
A very very strange world, but a slightly worrying one, that is to say. Somewhere in the back of my mind I imagined it could be true, or at least, that parts of it had the potential to become reality!

A terrible thing happened to the earth creating, as they very often do, the opportunity for some indivduals to grasp massive power over the downtrodden individuals of the world. Our hero is one of them, he gets a break and gets sent on a string of adventures allowing us to learn more and more about this world.

he even gets to canoodle with the daughter of the almighty! Not many of us can claim that on our CV's!

I was riveted to this read all the way though and finished it, put it down, had a drink and started the second one.

If you like Rankin and you have an imagination then you should enjoy this story. If you cant cope with the world being turned upside down and being forced to believe Rankins weirdness, I would give it a miss!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice alternative to the Brentford Quintology, refreshing.. 21 Nov 1999
By Thurstan Johnston VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
If you've read the Brentford tomes, this is a nice change. I was a bit doubtful at first when I started reading this, but I was gradually drawn in and it really is rather good. Mr Rankin's in jokes and running gags make you feel at home with all of his books really, it's tradition an old charter or something. I can't wait to read the next book,
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing 16 April 2012
By MGI
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mr. Rankin is a fine author and a true gentleman. If you haven't read his books then you should.
The more you read the better they get and they start out fantastic!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Slow to start but gets better with every page !
This sets the scene for the Armageddon trilogy which, like all Robert Rankin's works have a surreal sense of the more bizzare side of 'the Dark'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MRS V A COOK and MR BERNARD COOK
5.0 out of 5 stars iNSANE FUN
wHEN IT COMES TO HUMOUR FICTION THESE DAYS, MOST PEOPLE CITE TERRY PRATCHETT OR DOUGLAS ADAMS; BUT OF THE HUMOURISTS THAT BEGAN AT THE SAME TIME AS THESE TWO, NONE IS MORE INSANE,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Amnubis
3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat dissappointing
Not quite what I expected from Robert Rankin. Readable but not IMHO as good as the Brentford books so all in I wouldn't have brought it if I'd already read it.
Published 5 months ago by Mark Andrew Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Confusingly Named
I bought this expecting a bit of post-apocalyptic Bob Fosse-style gamboling, but had tremendous difficulty making it work with my hi-fi or any of the mp3 players I tried it on. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Guy James Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars Completely mad but brilliant.
You'll find everything in this book. The apocalypse, thrills, twists, Elvis and aliens. Its mad but entertaining. One for any fan of Robert Rankin.
Published 5 months ago by Gerard H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Rankin's Armageddon
Absolutely sheer genius from cover to cover (and that includes the artwork).
Typical Robert Rankin in all of his glory (and gory). Simply Brilliant!
Published 11 months ago by merry
5.0 out of 5 stars silly
This is one of the silliest books I have ever read (and I do mean that in a good way)
Reminded me a bit of Douglas Adams, and there were many laugh out loud moments. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jenniesmum
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Rankin books are still fantastic
It has been a few years since I last read one of Robert Rankins' books, but I am gald to say, going back to this one has been a true pleasure, the characters and plot are so well... Read more
Published 13 months ago by elliewinpenny
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny
I picked up my first Robert Rankin book for 8 years and I confess that I had forgotten how funny his works are. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Martensgirl
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