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The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Rough Guide Reference)
 
 

The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Rough Guide Reference) [Kindle Edition]

Marcus O'Dair

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Don't Panic.


The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy explores the ever-expanding universe created by Douglas Adams- the must-have companion for both long-term enthusiasts and those discovering the Hitchhiker's stories for the first time. You'll find everything you need to know about the stories so far including the saga's numerous incarnations: books, TV show, movie, radio series and more. The guide covers key Hitchhiker's concepts and plot devices from tea, cricket and towels to small yellow fish and the stories behind all your favourite characters: Ford Prefect, Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebox, Trisha McMillan and, of course, Marvin, the paranoid Android. The guide features useful background on the life and times of Douglas Adams unveilling his influences and passions and an overview of his other works. Newcomers will find the guide packed with accessible information whilst committed fans will love the online resources section which includes the lowdown on the official fanclub, ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha.

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Marcus O'Dair is a journalist, radio broadcaster & passionate Hitchhikers fan

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1665 KB
  • Print Length: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Rough Guides (1 Oct 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003IJEUYC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #318,110 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lost? Ask Arthur Dent, He knows what lost is! 4 Feb 2010
By Tim Lasiuta - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
The Rough Guide To Hitchhikers Guide To the Galaxay
The phenomena that `was', `is', and shall be for a long time, was the product of an earth creature (Earth 1), named Douglas Adams. Surprisingly, the book that his universe spanning adventure spawned, was also a Guide of sorts and described Earth as `Mostly Harmless', which was an improvement in the entry.
Now, Marcus o'Dair, has delved into the 30 year old genre begun by a testy, witty, intelligent, deadline missing, earth writer with passion, and only a little bit of tea to soothe himself with. The result is a charming edition that might be a `rough' guide, except for the fact that any self respecting reader of the `slightly inaccurate trilogy in six parts' should own, and put right beside his towel. To misquote a famous author whose name escapes me, "I read, I saw, and listened to the radio play".
The Guide to the Guide covers the following:
A slightly Improbable story
We've Met Before
The Hitchhiikers Universe
The Science
Adams...Mostly Harmless
The Radio Series
The Books
Stage Productions
Television
The Movie
Other Incarnations
Is there enough detail for the rabidly obsessed Guide fan? Perhaps. Are there enough pictures? Never! Does it leave you wanting more? `Rough' Guide is truly accurate. This book will force you to go through your Adams collection and sit once more with Arthur Dent, Trillian, Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox, the mice, Fenchurch, and some wise guy who owns a cat.
Excellent product for the newbie Guide fan, if they exist. Until Arthur discovers why God made Babel fish, I remain,
Lost in the universe!
Tim Lasiuta
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