- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey Books; Reissue edition (Jun 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345418913
- ISBN-13: 978-0345418913
- Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 1.4 x 20.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (158 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,767,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The mega-cult-blockbuster-bestseller in a must-have cute hardback format.
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Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.
Together, this dynamic pair began a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed, three-armed, ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod’s girlfriend, whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he’s bought over the years.
Where are these pens? Why are we born? Why do we die? For all the answers, stick your thumb to the stars!
Together, this dynamic pair began a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed, three-armed, ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod’s girlfriend, whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he’s bought over the years.
Where are these pens? Why are we born? Why do we die? For all the answers, stick your thumb to the stars!
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Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the Western Spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun. Read the first page
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I read these books many years ago. I watched the BBC TV series, and unfortunately also watched the movie released a couple of years ago.
The books are fabulous and always bring a smile to my face when I read them, or someone quotes them to me (something my boss seems to like doing a lot ;))
The word of caution relates to the product description currently showing at the top of this page.
"A one-volume edition of the four HITCH HIKER novels"
As of the time of writing this is not the case. Purchasing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Kindle Edition] will get you exactly that. You will not get The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, nor will you get either of the other two books that make up this quadrilogy.
While these books are most definitely worth their individual prices, this page is currently mis-advertising what is actually on offer. Amazon are aware of this (I emailed them to make sure of it, and am told they are now looking into it) and I'm sure in time the page will either be updated with the correct info or the quadrilogy version advertised will eventually be on sale.
The books are fabulous and always bring a smile to my face when I read them, or someone quotes them to me (something my boss seems to like doing a lot ;))
The word of caution relates to the product description currently showing at the top of this page.
"A one-volume edition of the four HITCH HIKER novels"
As of the time of writing this is not the case. Purchasing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Kindle Edition] will get you exactly that. You will not get The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, nor will you get either of the other two books that make up this quadrilogy.
While these books are most definitely worth their individual prices, this page is currently mis-advertising what is actually on offer. Amazon are aware of this (I emailed them to make sure of it, and am told they are now looking into it) and I'm sure in time the page will either be updated with the correct info or the quadrilogy version advertised will eventually be on sale.
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is just one reason why The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was voted into the BBC's Top One Hundred Books list, and that is because it is simply brilliant. It is a work of science fiction, but the humour contained within the story is not only incredibly witty, but also unusual within its chosen genre. Be prepared to susend your disbelief however, as the series of adventures and coincidences encountered by the characters is nothing short of extrordinary.
The story follows a rather eccentric Englishman by the name of Arthur Dent, as one Thursday morning the Earth is demolished by a group of poetry-loving Vogons who want rid of the planet in order to make way for a Hyper-Spatial Express Route. This sets the scene for Arthur and his extra-terrestial friend, Ford, to journey through space and, amongst other things, come accross the two-headed, three-armed President of the Galaxy Zaphod Beeblebrox, his one-time girlfriend Trillian, and a paranoid android by the name of Marvin. There are many aspects of the book that contribute towards its status as a cult classic, but I believe primary among these is the way in which Douglas Adams manages to bring accross the personalities of the characters. "Arthur said coldly, 'We've met, haven't we Zaphod Beeblebrox - or should I say... Phil?'" Not only are they resonsible for some of the most amusing lines I have ever had the pleasure of reading, but upon finishing the book I felt a longing to become one of the crew upon the Heart of Gold ship the characters inhabit. Arthur is a particular favourite of mine, and the way in which he looks upon the current events of his life with such fascination is a great source of amusement. "'You know,' said Arthur, 'it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogan airlock with a man from Betelgeuse and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young.' 'Why, what did she tell you?' 'I don't know, I didn't listen.'" Another part of the writing I found hugely impressive was the way in which Adams managed to create a whole range of fascinating gadgets, including the ships irritatingly cheery Eddie, who is much-loathed by the other characters.
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is only the first in a series of five novels which I am informed started life as a set of radio plays in nineteen seventy-eight (followed by the book, a year later). I would whole-heartedly recommend that any reader has enjoyed the book to set about reading the rest. I have to date read the books three times, and have each time been utterly seduced by the warmth, wit and humour. It truly deserves to be referred to as a classic.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the best series of books I have ever read. I discovered them courtesy of my brother around 5 years ago, I read the 'trilogy' and have since become a ver avid fan. The chronicles of Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect and the rest of the gang are always guaranteed to make me laugh, and the books are always very well-written by Douglas Adams, as the pace never slows and there is never a dull (or unfunny moment). I live my life according to these books, as I'm sure any of my friends will testify. If you're thinking of buying this book, I would definitely recommend it to anyone after a comedy novel, a sci-fi novel or just a new outlook on life as a whole.
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Not for me...
I'm glad so many people have enjoyed this book. The rave reviews and cult status of the Hitchhiker's Guide persuaded me to read the first volume. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Malcolm Shearmur
Glad I read it
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Saw the film recently, which I thought was pretty average, and then saw this first part of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy at... Read more
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Published 7 days ago by Leonard Mann
Must read it again
I had been meaning to read this novel for many years since it has had very good reviews. Perhaps I was expecting too much since, to me, it was not remotely funny or entertaining. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Fred 1234
Great book
Watched the film and was ordered by my Dad to read the book and listen to the radio plays
Picked up the book, thoroughly enjoyed it and could not put it down would highly... Read more
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Published 17 days ago by Avaga
Eye-Opening
Quite simply the most original, boldest, witty, future predicting novel I have ever read. Wish I had discoovered sooner. Hard to believe it is over 20 years old....
Published 22 days ago by Will
Best to buy all 5 together
Funny, well written and original, this book is great. The reason for the 3 stars is the edition. If you buy all 5 together you spend less.
Published 1 month ago by I. M. Dias
A must-read.
An absolutely brilliant book. So hilarious it will have you in stitches, and bursting with such fantastic imagination and craziness that you cannot help but get drawn in. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kim
Too short
My mistake really, thought this was longer than it is? The story is great of course, just too short. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Cardinal
The most entertaining guidebook ever written
The end of the world, a paranoid android, megalomaniac mice; "The Hitchiker's Guide to The Galaxy" has it all. From the first page to the last I couldn't put this book down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bill
Still funny
It has been a while since I have read this. I am happy to say that I still found it to be very amusing.
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It had an amazing impact when I first read it. Read more
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