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Douglas Adams Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Signed First Edition Book Sci Fi Classic Hitchhiker's Author

Douglas Adams Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Signed First Edition Book Sci Fi Classic Hitchhiker's Author

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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams Signed First Edition Book 1987 Classic Science Fiction

The incomparable Douglas Adams takes us further along the journey of his futuristic genius in this humorous Sci Fi classic from the 1980's era. This fabulous First Edition comes to you in excellent condition hand signed to the title page by the author Douglas Adams. An iconic vintage book that would make an amazing book gift for a fan of Douglas Adams' quirky humour or simply perfect to add to your own bookshelf of Sci Fi masterpieces.

This unparalleled adventure defies not only the norms of time and space but the norms of conventional storytelling. We follow the misadventures of Dirk Gently, a detective who operates under the unconventional principle of "the fundamental interconnectedness of all things."

This highly entertaining book of course has its roots in the same whimsical universe as Douglas Adams' renowned The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. While not a direct sequel, this book shares the same irreverent humour and thought-provoking philosophy that fans of the Hitchhiker series have come to adore and is a perfect opportunity to revel in the wit and wisdom of Douglas Adams at its purest.

Whether you're a devoted fan of Douglas Adams' irreverent sci fi classics, or a curious soul seeking a literary adventure that defies the ordinary, this vintage first edition of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is an investment in imagination, laughter, and the genius of an author quite probably unlike any other.

An opportunity to enjoy the genius of Douglas Adams guiding you through a world of chaos, absurdity, and holistic brilliance!

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  • USED BOOK: Vintage & Sustainable

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT:

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This book is in Excellent vintage condition .

Hand signed to the title page by Douglas Adams.

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti or gift inscriptions.

The text block is still firm and pages pristine but somewhat tanned due to the paper used in production.

The blue cloth binding under the dust jacket is in excellent condition.

Not price clipped. Original price £9.95 net.

Spine Intact, not creased, with titles bright and fresh and no noticeable wear just slight nudges to the top and bottom of the spine and extremely minimal shelfwear.

Excellent, Signed by Douglas Adams, First Edition, collectable hardback book in giftworthy condition.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 24 cms x Width 15.5 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 247 pages

Kittys Reader Notes

"Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is the first fully realised Ghost-Horror-Detective-Whodunit-Time-Travel-Romantic-Musical-Comedy Epic.

Dirk Gently himself is a detective - well, a sort of detective. There is a long and honourable tradition of great detectives and Dirk Gently does not belong to it. Sherlock Holmes once observed that once you have eliminated the impossible then whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth.

Dirk Gently, however, does not like to eliminate the impossible. He is far more interested in quantum mechanics, conjuring tricks and pizza than in fiddling around with fingerprint powder, and so his investigations tend to produce startling results.

A simple search for a missing cat reveals two ghosts, a dodo, an Electric Monk, the devastating secret that lies behind the whole of human history and threatens to bring it to a premature close, and, finally the utterly terrifying reason why Richard MacDuff has had a sofa stuck on his stairs for three weeks."

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • First Edition
  • Signed
  • Sci Fi Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1980's Vintage Books

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

Author Bio & Publication

Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001) wrote 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' and 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' series of books.

Publisher: William Heinemann Limited
Date: 1987
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Yes

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