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Explore the extraordinary legacy of Douglas Adams with '42', a stunning archival compendium that celebrates the life and works of the beloved author. This beautifully crafted large-format hardback book features over 60 boxes filled with notebooks, letters, scripts, jokes, speeches, and even poems, providing a unique glimpse into the creative genius of Adams. From his early collaborations with Graham Chapman to his iconic contributions to Doctor Who and the groundbreaking Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, '42' captures the essence of his literary journey. Published in 2023 by Unbound, this brand new edition offers fans and new readers alike an immersive experience into Adams's world, including insights into unfinished projects like a theme park ride and a TV series called The Secret Empire. With its vibrant facsimiles and comprehensive collection, '42' is not just a book, but a celebration of creativity and imagination. Perfect for fans of science fiction, lovers of humor, and anyone intrigued by the genius of one of the most influential writers of our time. Don’t miss out on this chance to own a piece of literary history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800182684
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Unbound
Description:
Over 60 boxes full of notebooks, research, letters, scripts, jokes, speeches, to-do lists, hard drives and even poems...Welcome to the incredible archive of Douglas Adams.
After his death in 2001, Douglas Adamss papers were loaned to his old Cambridge college, St Johns. Reproduced here, in facsimile form and in close association with Adams's family and literary estate, 42 is a full-colour, large-format hardback that follows Adams career from early collaborations with Graham Chapman to his work on Doctor Who, through the Hitchhiker years*, Dirk Gently*, his groundbreaking non-fiction book Last Chance to See and his later digital work. Alongside this are details of projects that never came to fruition like a proposed theme park ride and a TV series provisionally entitled The Secret Empire.
Edited by Kevin Jon Davies, who has worked on a number of Hitchhiker-related projects and had a personal friendship with Adams spanning more than twenty years.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800182684
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Unbound
Description:
Over 60 boxes full of notebooks, research, letters, scripts, jokes, speeches, to-do lists, hard drives and even poems...Welcome to the incredible archive of Douglas Adams.
After his death in 2001, Douglas Adamss papers were loaned to his old Cambridge college, St Johns. Reproduced here, in facsimile form and in close association with Adams's family and literary estate, 42 is a full-colour, large-format hardback that follows Adams career from early collaborations with Graham Chapman to his work on Doctor Who, through the Hitchhiker years*, Dirk Gently*, his groundbreaking non-fiction book Last Chance to See and his later digital work. Alongside this are details of projects that never came to fruition like a proposed theme park ride and a TV series provisionally entitled The Secret Empire.
Edited by Kevin Jon Davies, who has worked on a number of Hitchhiker-related projects and had a personal friendship with Adams spanning more than twenty years.