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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Series: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-28-05
- Language: English
- Publisher: Random House Audio
Regular price: $21.00
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Publisher's Summary
Together this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by quotes from The Hitchhiker's Guide ("A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.") and a galaxy full of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian, Zaphod's girlfriend (formally Tricia McMillan), whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student who is obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he bought over the years.
Where are these pens? Why are we born? Why do we die? Why do we spend so much time in between wearing digital watches? For all the answers stick your thumb to the stars. And don't forget to bring a towel!
Want to learn more about the new Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie? Listen to this interview with Robbie Stamp, close friend of Douglas Adams and executive producer of the film.
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- J. Medany
- Aylesbury UK
- 05-08-05
HHTGH - Lightly Fried
I have Douglas's narration of the Book which is a joy - and Now I Have Stephen Fry's which polishes the Diamond.
First - Rest assured this is a just a reissue of the original - Not a book of the Film. The Film was Ok but not nearly true enough to its sources (Radio Play, Book, TV series - in that order) - This book brings the voice of Fry - who is an excellent narrator (and a close friend of DNA's) into the mix. He brings more life to the book than Douglas did (Douglas was a great speaker - but when it comes to narrating entire books his performance has high and lows) and I recommend this to all. If you havn't heard the story before - First buy the radio series then go back to the books. Buy Fry's narration then go to Douglas' - you will get the best experience that way.
168 of 177 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Randall
- 04-25-09
Fun nonsense
I like everything Douglas Adams writes. This is the first I read in his Hitchhiker series, I quickly read the rest.
60 of 64 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Erika
- Colton, NY, USA
- 01-12-09
lovely
it's possible i could listen to stephen fry read the phone book and be pleased, but this is such a wonderful book as well. wickedly funny and imaginative.
56 of 62 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Stephanie
- Burbank, CA, United States
- 10-19-05
Excellent Audio Book
I enjoyed the audio book very much. I don't know why, but years ago I tried to read the book but couldn't get through it. Have not seen the movie.
If you like british humour like Monty Python you'll like this book and the audio version as well. I have not heard the earlier version by the author but I would definately listen to something else read by Stephen Fry.
This book made a long 6 hour drive much more enjoyable. Thanks.
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Rene
- North Windham, CT, USA
- 05-28-05
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
This was my first Audio book...a friend told me I should choose a book that was not to long, and recommended The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...I loved this book...Absolutely Outstanding. The story was fun to listen to. The speaker is also excellent. I have since purchased all of Douglas Adam's stories. Great Read.
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
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- Ben Preston
- Anchorage, AK USA
- 03-15-13
This version is Brilliant!
I'm sure you already know this book is Hilarious, but having Stephen Fry as the narrator takes Douglas Adams' wonderful work to a whole new level. It's like having an entire chocolate cake served to you on a solid gold platter by Sara Lee herself.
I already owned this audiobook, but I had to buy it again just to hear it read by Stephen Fry.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Moonwolf
- 12-29-09
Such a classic
Still an awesome, funny, all time classic. Well read by an easy to understand british gentleman. Awesome quality, great story. Very easy to visualize from the way it's read.
I have read 3 versions of the book, seen the original BBC mini series, the newer movie, and heard several radio broadcast versions and this is definetly one of the better ones. Well worth anyone's time and money whether it's your first time hearing this story or your 100th. It's funny, intriguing, unique, and just an all-time SciFi classic.
Truly enjoyable from start to finish.
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- M?rten
- TallinnEstonia
- 06-26-05
What a great book :)
This was a very good book and I enjoyd reading(lisening to be exact) to it. The book was funny and the reader was exeptional. As some words got lost because of my English knowledge the ideas and points still were very clear. I recomend this book to all and have bought the next audiobooks as well ;)
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- Diana
- Laredo, TX, United States
- 03-07-09
Hitched a fun ride to the 70's
I'm no fan of science fiction but this book is a classic; it is hilarious in its absurdity. If you enjoy the humor of Monty Phyton, you'll love this book. And such a great reader! The intonation and British accent is a perfect match. Loved it, loved it...
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- OriginalCyn
- 05-16-05
Bring Back the Adams-Narrated Earlier Version!
If you've seen the movie, you ain't seen nothin' yet! The book is an exceptional one to listen to IF YOU CAN FIND THE VERSION NARRATED BY DOUGLAS ADAMS. And the one currently offered by Audible.com isn't it.
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