- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Pan; 25th Anniversary edition edition (21 Mar 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330419579
- ISBN-13: 978-0330419574
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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25th Anniversary Edition of the scripts that launched a billion quips
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March 1978 saw the first ever transmission of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on BBC Radio 4; the beginning of a cult phenomenon. This 25th Anniversary edition of the scriptbook includes a previously unpublished Hitchhiker script, 'Sheila's Ear'; a new introduction by producer Geoffrey Perkins; and a Who's Who of all those involved in the radio series. As well as all the new material, of course there are the twelve original radio scripts - Hitchhiker as it was written and exactly as it was broadcast for the very first time. They include amendments and additions made during recordings and original notes on the writing and producing of the series by Adams and Perkins. For those who have always loved Adams, as well as for his new generation of fans, these scripts are essential reading - with the previously 'lost' script making this edition a must-have piece of Adams memorabilia.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the radio scripts when they first appeared, lost them, and have spent the best part of 15 years trying to track them down again. Remember that the scripts were often written the day before the show (or sometimes afterwards ...) so many of the effects are tailored for the cast and crew. There's some hiliarious stuff here which you will not find in any other HHGTTG memorabilia. Read and enjoy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After having first read the books, I got the radio scripts to find how they had been transformed from radio show to novel. I found that aside from enjoying the familiarity of the Hitchhiker's series in script form, there were new, great lines that got edited out, even some huge scenes that were ignored. For a fan of the series, this is a must-read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Brilliant. A must buy for all hitch-hiking fans. I got it today and it is just so funny and it has great insights into the original series' production. Plus for those of the drama-mind you can reinact your fave series right at home 5*
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a must
I do not mean to speak about Douglas Adams. His Hitch Hicker's Guide is simply the bible of rationalism.
Here are the original radio scripts. Read more
Here are the original radio scripts. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Carlo Enrico
So Long and Thanks....
I have tried to get into radio comedy at various times. I spent many an hour trying to discover what was funny about the Goon Show as to me it just sounded like allot of man... Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by Ian Wood, Author of 'Here's 2 Absent Fathers'
DA at his original best
Just superb, that is all I can say. Douglas Adams' awesome creation is superbly documented here in these radio scripts. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2008 by G. Horsham
a nice peace of DNA nostelgia
It seams now that the Dougles Adams Nostelgia buisness is now in full swing and will continue for many years to come, last years salmon of doubt, the numerouse biographies and... Read more
Published on 23 May 2003 by S. Beard
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