The Hitchhiker's Trilogy, Omnibus Edition [Hardcover]

Douglas Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 1985

The first 3 Hitchhiker books collected into one volume! Hardcover.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 468 pages
• Publisher: Harmony; 1st edition (October 9, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517552000
• ISBN-13: 978-0517552001
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,932,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Science Fiction farce at its best, June 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Trilogy, Omnibus Edition (Hardcover)

Douglas Adams is a master of the farcical science fiction novel, and here are three perfect examples in one collection! The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the end of the Universe, and Life, the Universe, and Everything compose the first three novels of the Hitchiker's trilogy (yes, there are four, check out So Long and Thanks for All the Fish). In this series, Arthur Dent, along with a broad array of alien companions seeks to discover the great question to the answer to life, the universe, and everything (the answer is 42). Along the way, excerpts from the greatest book of books, The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy (vastly more popular than the Encyclopedia Galactica), force readers to laugh out loud and annoy people sitting around them by repeatedly saying, "You've got to read this book!"

If you're looking for a comical way to spend a boring day, grab yourself a copy of this book. You won't regret it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definite must-read, June 17, 2000

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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Trilogy, Omnibus Edition (Hardcover)

A modern-day masterpiece, Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Trilogy" is a fast read that will leave the reader rolling on the floor with laughter. The characters are richly written, from the ego-driven two-headed Zaphod Beeblebrox to the manic-depressive robot Marvin, making the reader empatize with them during their journeys through space and time. A true must-read for all.

5.0 out of 5 stars new perspective for our pointless lives, January 29, 2006

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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Trilogy, Omnibus Edition (Hardcover)

Even though I thought that the last two books were a let down I still give the story 5 stars. I just love the use of science fiction to make you think about your every day life and existance. I was laughing out loud. This is definately odd humor, not everyone is going to be amused but what about the answer to everything? and the new explanation on how life on earth began? Cows bred to want to be eaten, and with the ability to say so? You will find out that flying is possible, just don't think about it. I should read this again.