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Join Douglas Adams's hapless hero Arthur Dent as he travels the galaxy with his intrepid pal Ford Prefect, getting into horrible messes and generally wreaking hilarious havoc. Dent is grabbed from Earth moments before a cosmic construction team obliterates the planet to build a freeway. You'll never read funnier science fiction; Adams is a master of intelligent satire, barbed wit, and comedic dialogue. The Hitchhiker's Guide is rich in comedic detail and thought-provoking situations and stands up to multiple reads. Required reading for science fiction fans, this book (and its follow-ups) is also sure to please fans of Monty Python, Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, and British sitcoms.
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This unabridged reading of his science fiction satire, HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, Douglas Adams catches the reader's interest with a vocal style that is a cross between Jack Benny's and W.C. Fields's. The performance is very fast paced and full of pleasure. B.P. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Complete radio series "CD's",
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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Complete Radio Series (Audio CD)
Sorry but this is a bias review. I loved the books Loved the radio play and I have even watched the recent Movie twice. I have to recommend the radio series . If you are a fan of Douglas Adams I think this is a must have. If your not a fan but enjoy radio, it is a well done radio play. If you are just starting to enjoy Douglas Adams this is where it all started.
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Finally all together in one package, until H2G2 6 comes out next year!,
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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Complete Radio Series (Audio CD)
Updated Info:Upgrade to 5 stars! After finally getting around to listening to Quandary and Quintessential CDs from this set I found both are actually extended versions that are a vast improvement over the original 30-minute radio broadcasts that I have heard previously. Quandary and Quintessential phases in the original 30 minute radio format seem rushed and feel incomplete due to time constraints required to meet the 30 minute length. The extended versions of Quandary and Quintessential in this collection fill in all the missing gaps and make listening truly satisfying. The extra cut in Quandary alone add up to over 23 minutes! A must have for any H2G2 fan. Original Review: I purchased this set to condense my own copies spread over Cd's, tape and MP3s. Packaging is all paper/paperboard so that aspect comes up short since it will deteriorate with use. Primary and Secondary phases have been remixed/edited so they are not the exact original radio show and some purists might not be happy. With cast and track listing for each phase but no other extras or info except the Douglass Adams interview. If you already own these on CD there is no reason to upgrade. If you have old tapes or low rez MP3s the Amazon price is well worth it and you should upgrade. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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A great series!,
By J. Heys - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Complete Radio Series (Audio CD)
I read Douglas Adams' books with a friend when we were teenagers over 20 year agos but I didn't realize how much better they were as they were originally broadcast on the BBC. The plot lines are so tangled and the allusions so quick, you can listen to them over and over again and still feel like you're catching more each time.A friend of mine said that he had a hard time following the Quintessential Phase while he was driving. All I could say was - listen to it again! I've listened to some discs 2 or 3 times before I got even "most" of the jokes. Unlike movies that you rarely want to see twice, never mind 3 or 4 times, the Hitchhiker Guides can be enjoyed over and over again and still not get old. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Don't Panic! Hear Douglas Adams at his best,
By Joseph Norton - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Complete Radio Series (Audio CD)
On Wednesday, March 8th, 1978, listeners to BBC Radio 4 first learned about what is perhaps the most remarkable, certainly the most successful book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the galaxy.Now, you can own the complete BBC Radio series and hear how it all started. Much of the early material presented here comes before the books, before the TV series and definitely before the movie. If you think you know it all, think again. The primary and secondary phases of the radio series will be somewhat familiar, but, especially in the secondary phase, Arthur, Ford Prefect and the other characters are taken in a completely different direction from the books or the movie. In the secondary phase, join Zaphod as he visits Wormhole Disco. Follow Arthur, Ford Prefect and the rest as they visit the planet Brontitol (not sure of the spelling), and hear Arthur's reaction as he sees a 15-mile high statue of himself. See who else they meet up with on Brontitol. You'll get to meet some characters that you won't find in the books, TV series or the movie. Don't expect total continuity between the original radio series and the more modern continuation. There are differences which could not totally be reconciled. However, don't let this stop you from enjoying the ride as you hitchhike the galaxy for less then30 Altairian Dollars a day. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy this romp through the galaxy that you'll never forget. Make sure you know where your towell is, and, above all, don't panic! |
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