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Summary: It's easy to fly, just jump at the ground and miss.
Comment: The Hitchhiker's Series is wonderful and quirky. The Main Character, Arthur Dent, is swept up in events beyond his control when the Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Accompanied on his journey across the galaxy by assorted friends, or at least traveling companions, Arthur learns to take things in stride, the importance of a good cup of tea and to NEVER go anywhere without his towel.
Douglas Adams was a true visionary. To me sci-fi books about space travel were always a bit too clean and perfect, think "Federation." Adams, however, has created a bizarre and often ridiculous universe where literally anything can happen. This series is one I have read several times and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys comedy, sci-fi, or fantasy. In a world of writers, Douglas Adams will be sorely missed by his fans.
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Summary: Great Collection!!!
Comment: The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide contains all 6 of the stories, or rather, 5 complete novels and one story...You'll love this book. This edition also comes with a sweet padded leatherbound cover and a bookmark.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND IF YOU LIKE TO LAUGH!!!!
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Summary: Great Book for All Ages
Comment: I first read the first book: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, several years ago. Once the movie came out I once again picked up this series. This book is wonderfully funny. I have discussed these books with most of my family. Just from my recounts of the books, everyone from my 14 year old brother to my 87 year old grandmother asked for my copy of this binding. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to laugh.
Physically, as I'm sure you've all read, it is in a leather (probably pseudo-leather) binding. The sides of the paper are golden. There is a page holder which has frayed quite a bit from very little use. Obviously, it was designed to look like a Bible, possibly adding to the humor or representing a Bible-esque theme to the ultimate collection of the Hitchhiker's Guide.
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Summary: I love it.
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Over all I'd give the material a 3, but if you like this guy's stuff then this is the purchase for you.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!!!!!
Comment: Beautiful Book! The binding and high quality of the paper and printing would have made Douglas proud... this is the way you should remember this extraordinary and hillarious set of books. I bought two copies for my daughter and myself. I'll be ordering more for Christmas presents - what a great gift for all of my slightly crazy friends.
Buy this and you will not be sorry.
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