--- product_id: 2776332 title: "The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" price: "107 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2776332-the-ultimate-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 4.7/5 star rating 5-book omnibus edition Classic sci-fi parody The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy **Price:** 107 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock the galaxy’s quirkiest secrets—don’t miss out on this legendary read! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - **How much does it cost?** 107 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2776332-the-ultimate-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Witty & Timeless:** Douglas Adams’ sharp satire blends absurdity with profound cosmic humor. - • **Cult Classic Status:** Ranked top 200 in Science Fiction Adventures and Humorous Fiction categories. - • **Highly Rated & Loved:** Over 14,000 reviews averaging 4.7 stars—join the global fanbase now! - • **Epic Sci-Fi Collection:** All five iconic novels plus bonus story in one ultimate paperback edition. - • **Must-Have for Millennials:** Perfect for professionals craving smart escapism and cultural cachet. ## Overview The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a paperback omnibus featuring all five novels by Douglas Adams, including a bonus short story. Celebrated for its sharp wit and genre-defying humor, this collection ranks highly in science fiction and humorous fiction categories, boasting a 4.7-star average from over 14,000 readers. A must-have for fans and newcomers alike, it offers a timeless journey through absurdity, space, and the meaning of life. ## Description The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review: Classic - It had last been a couple decades ago when I had last read the various Hitchhiker's books (except the most recent one, and even that had been ten or more years back). With my original copies scattered here and there, I picked up the omnibus edition and reread these tales with eagerness and a older (and perhaps wiser) perspective. Overall, although they read differently after such a long time, they do make a pleasant read. The original novel by Douglas Adams - based on a radio show he also wrote (the twisted history of the first book is related in an introduction) - is the sharpest in the set. For the uninitiated, the tale follows Arthur Dent, last human survivor of Earth after the planet is cleared away for a hyperspatial bypass. Along with his alien friend Ford Prefect, they go off on a series of adventures which will eventually reveal the true purpose of the planet Earth. Completing a quintet of heroes is Zaphod Beeblebrox, the President of the Galaxy, and Trillian (Trisha MacMillan), another human who left Earth a while before it was destroyed, and Marvin, the most depressed robot ever. In this book, Adams sets the tone for this the whole series with a parody of the conventions of science fiction and a grand sense of the absurd. In a universe where time travel and the improbable happen as a matter of course, contradictions, paradoxes and continuity problems are plentiful and acceptable. The second novel - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe - directly follows up on the first book and is of equally high quality. An almost imperceptible slide begins with book three, Life, the Universe and Everything, which deals with an ancient race of aliens who are threatening to make a comeback and destroy all other life. Arthur and Ford are recruited by planetary engineer Slartibartfast to try and save all reality. We begin to see other of the characters pushed aside although they still do play some roles. We also learn it is possible for a man to fly. In So Long and Thanks For All the Fish, Arthur returns to an Earth that apparently believes its destruction was just a mass hallucination. Although Ford is still around in a parallel story, the other recurring characters are almost non-existent. This is the most upbeat of all the stories, with things finally going somewhat right for the usually hapless Arthur. Unfortunately, some of the true wackiness is beginning to fade away. With no Zaphod acting recklessly and with Ford acting semi-responsibly, this novel is not quite as much fun. And sadly, Mostly Harmless, the final novel is even less fun, again absurd but not really very funny. And the bonus short story "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe" is completely forgettable. The first three books remain five star material, the fourth gets four stars and the fifth gets three (the short story gets two). As a collection, however, this is a five star bunch, with the first two books being excellent enough to offset any weaknesses in the others. For any fan of science fiction, this is a must-read and continues to be the best parody of the genre. Review: Always know where towel is! - This volume contains all five books of Douglas Adams misnamed trilogy. The humor is both sly satire and absurd humor. The last Earth man Arthur Dent, totally the wrong person to go on vast galactic adventure. Arthur is forever put upon by everything. He can't even enjoy a meal at the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. The only thing that gets him through is his trust Hitchhikers' Guide to explain the cosmos. All of Adams genius is on display in these volumes. It holds up even on rereading. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,067 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #106 in Humorous Fiction #183 in Space Operas #189 in Science Fiction Adventures | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (14,575) | | Dimensions | 6.19 x 1.33 x 9.21 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0345453743 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0345453747 | | Item Weight | 1.7 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 832 pages | | Publication date | April 30, 2002 | | Publisher | Del Rey | ## Images ![The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Mu7rVLIFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic *by M***L on July 10, 2005* It had last been a couple decades ago when I had last read the various Hitchhiker's books (except the most recent one, and even that had been ten or more years back). With my original copies scattered here and there, I picked up the omnibus edition and reread these tales with eagerness and a older (and perhaps wiser) perspective. Overall, although they read differently after such a long time, they do make a pleasant read. The original novel by Douglas Adams - based on a radio show he also wrote (the twisted history of the first book is related in an introduction) - is the sharpest in the set. For the uninitiated, the tale follows Arthur Dent, last human survivor of Earth after the planet is cleared away for a hyperspatial bypass. Along with his alien friend Ford Prefect, they go off on a series of adventures which will eventually reveal the true purpose of the planet Earth. Completing a quintet of heroes is Zaphod Beeblebrox, the President of the Galaxy, and Trillian (Trisha MacMillan), another human who left Earth a while before it was destroyed, and Marvin, the most depressed robot ever. In this book, Adams sets the tone for this the whole series with a parody of the conventions of science fiction and a grand sense of the absurd. In a universe where time travel and the improbable happen as a matter of course, contradictions, paradoxes and continuity problems are plentiful and acceptable. The second novel - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe - directly follows up on the first book and is of equally high quality. An almost imperceptible slide begins with book three, Life, the Universe and Everything, which deals with an ancient race of aliens who are threatening to make a comeback and destroy all other life. Arthur and Ford are recruited by planetary engineer Slartibartfast to try and save all reality. We begin to see other of the characters pushed aside although they still do play some roles. We also learn it is possible for a man to fly. In So Long and Thanks For All the Fish, Arthur returns to an Earth that apparently believes its destruction was just a mass hallucination. Although Ford is still around in a parallel story, the other recurring characters are almost non-existent. This is the most upbeat of all the stories, with things finally going somewhat right for the usually hapless Arthur. Unfortunately, some of the true wackiness is beginning to fade away. With no Zaphod acting recklessly and with Ford acting semi-responsibly, this novel is not quite as much fun. And sadly, Mostly Harmless, the final novel is even less fun, again absurd but not really very funny. And the bonus short story "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe" is completely forgettable. The first three books remain five star material, the fourth gets four stars and the fifth gets three (the short story gets two). As a collection, however, this is a five star bunch, with the first two books being excellent enough to offset any weaknesses in the others. For any fan of science fiction, this is a must-read and continues to be the best parody of the genre. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Always know where towel is! *by T***N on October 3, 2025* This volume contains all five books of Douglas Adams misnamed trilogy. The humor is both sly satire and absurd humor. The last Earth man Arthur Dent, totally the wrong person to go on vast galactic adventure. Arthur is forever put upon by everything. He can't even enjoy a meal at the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. The only thing that gets him through is his trust Hitchhikers' Guide to explain the cosmos. All of Adams genius is on display in these volumes. It holds up even on rereading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good book *by I***E on November 14, 2025* important book, very well written and quite witty ## Frequently Bought Together - The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Fahrenheit 451 - 1984: 75th Anniversary --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2776332-the-ultimate-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2776332-the-ultimate-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*