The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Douglas Adams Live in Concert [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Douglas Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

<DIV>On a hot night in August 1995 Douglas Adams gave a barnstorming performance to an invited audience at the Almeida Theatre in London. This compact disc is a record of that remarkable event. Douglas gives dramatic solo performances of episodes and passages from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, and Life, the Universe and Everything. Including: How to Fly! Arthur and the Irrational Sofa and much, much, .....more</div>

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About the Author

<DIV>Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was the much-loved author of the Hitchhiker's Guides, all of which have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.</DIV>

From AudioFile

Standing before a very live and appreciative audience at the Almeida Theater in London in August 1995, Douglas Adams claimed to have five performing voices: ³posh quiet, posh loud, less posh quiet, less posh loud, and Australian.² This performance is about the silliest, most delightful, poshest dramatic reading you'll ever want to hear--with Adams choosing three selections from his wonderfully irreverent, hugely successful canon of science fiction satire. With the subject matter being irrational couches and Frogstar Battle Robots, he gleefully presents some of his best-loved characters, including Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, and Marvin the Paranoid Android. Adams died unexpectedly in 2001. This live CD is a fine remembrance of a beloved author of gentle insight and exceptional style. B.P. 2008 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Phoenix Audio; Unabridged edition (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597771554
• ISBN-13: 978-1597771559
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,115,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but be cautious!, October 1, 2007

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Dr. Dirk Hüske-Kraus "drdhk" (Löhne, Westfalen) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Douglas Adams Live in Concert (Audio CD)

First of all: This is a clear must for Douglas Adams Fans. It is unbelievable how many nuances Adams is able to show in the pieces we've all read a hundred times.

But beware: Retrieval in the Web might give you a list of contents which, although copied correctly from the cover, ist wildly inaccurate.
Neither "How to fly" nor "Dish of the day" actually is on the CD.
Correct List:
- Arthur and the Irrational Sofa
- Agrajag and the Cathedral of Hate
- Marvin and the Frogstar Battle Robot

But still, a good buy!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Douglas Adams fan's must, December 21, 2007

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Suzanna Davis "suzanna" (Medfod,OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Douglas Adams Live in Concert (Audio CD)

I bought this for my 17 year old son who is a big Douglas Adams fan. He has listened to it over and over again as he has the Harry Potter books. It is a treat to have the author's performance of a work he loves so much.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant, January 11, 2008

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Niall Patrick Griffin (Waterbury,Ct) - See all my reviews
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I have been a fan of the guide for many years now, and its absolutely amazing (and hilarious) to hear it brought to life. Douglas's performance is just incredible to hear. This is a must have for any fan of the guide.