Items everyone should own to make the world more sane

A Listmania! list by E. J. Barrett (London, UK)
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House Of Leaves
1.  House Of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
The list author says:
  "A book that offers more theories than the assassination of JFK; read over and over and never find the answers.  A horror story full of secret clues to be passed around friends and discussed for years."
£16.25   Used & New from: £12.91
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Collector's Edition (CD Box Set)
2.  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Collector's Edition (CD Box Set) by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "The best radio series ever created with more quotable lines than Oscar Wilde - damn near essential."
Used & New from: £77.83
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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News from Lake Wobegon Spring
3.  News from Lake Wobegon Spring by Garrison Keillor
The list author says:
  "Everyone who has a soft spot for America should own both News From Lake Wobegon and More News. Hilarious and poignant, his voice creates characters that you soon learn to love."
£12.56   Used & New from: £4.21
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

American McGee's Alice
4.  American McGee's Alice by Aspyr
The list author says:
  "My favourite game for the simple reason of an insane Alice with a large knife and knee-high boots.  The childhood character has grown up and grown violent."
Used & New from: £49.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Little Earthquakes
5.  Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
The list author says:
  "The first and best of Tori Amos - the melodies soar from one piano and the lyrics are enough to make you cry.  Pure beauty."
£4.28   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Princess Bride [DVD]
6.  Princess Bride [DVD] DVD ~ Cary Elwes
The list author says:
  "Funny and fresh, it takes a fairytale and makes the characters real - my sunday morning comfort film."
Used & New from: £1.96
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

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The West Wing - Complete Season 1 [DVD]
7.  The West Wing - Complete Season 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Martin Sheen
The list author says:
  "The best show on TV - it never assumes its audience is stupid, and it's fast and funny.  A complete must see whether you are into American politics or not."
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.74
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
8.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "A fantasy book not just for children, it is an epic about religion, love and families.  Only two books have made me cry, and this is one of them."
Used & New from: £5.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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The Colour of Magic: The First  Discworld Novel
9.  The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Read them all.  Pratchett never lets the reader down and is consistently intelligent and humourous - light reading with a brain."
£5.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

Eddie Izzard - Glorious [VHS]
10.  Eddie Izzard - Glorious [VHS] VHS Eddie Izzard
The list author says:
  "Eddie's best, but to be honest, they're all fab.  His humour is both surreal and biting, with attacks on history, jam, bees, and God (played by James Mason). You won't be able to stop laughing."
£9.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Memoirs Of A Geisha
11.  Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden
The list author says:
  "This book is like a rich cake full of adjectives - you'll be swept away by the different culture that is described so vividly and the beautiful language."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (346 customer reviews)

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