{"product_id":"life-the-universe-and-everything-by-douglas-adams-1982-first-edition-hardcover-with-dust-jacket","title":"Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams, 1982 First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eA 1982 hardcover copy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eLife, the Universe and Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e by Douglas Adams, presented with its original-style illustrated dust jacket. As the third book in \u003cem data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e series, this volume has strong appeal for science fiction collectors, Douglas Adams readers, vintage book lovers, and anyone whose library could use a little more cosmic absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eTitle: \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eLife, the Universe and Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eDouglas Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eHardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e1982 publication date noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eFirst edition stated\/provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eThird book in \u003cem data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"814\"\u003ePurple illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eScience fiction \/ comic science fiction classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eStrong collector appeal for Douglas Adams and Hitchhiker’s Guide fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eGreat shelf presence for a sci-fi collection, library, study, or giftable vintage book stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eEdition and printing points should be confirmed from the copyright page before final high-value collector claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eApprox. height: 8.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eApprox. width: 5.75\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eApprox. thickness: 1\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003ePublication year: 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eMeasurements are approximate and taken by hand. Please compare against a book you already own for scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with normal signs of age, shelf wear, and handling. Dust jacket is present and shows visible wear, including edge wear, rubbing, creasing, corner wear, and small tears\/losses visible in photos. Hardcover boards and pages appear intact from photos, though final inspection should confirm binding tightness, page completeness, any writing, foxing, stains, loose pages, or additional jacket wear. Sold as a vintage collectible reading copy unless full first-edition points are verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eThis is one of those books that belongs on a shelf where intelligence and nonsense are allowed to sit beside each other without supervision. It is a strong pickup for Douglas Adams collectors, sci-fi readers, nostalgic gift buyers, and anyone building a vintage fantasy\/science fiction section with actual personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eSelected for its cult science fiction status, Douglas Adams wit, and vintage hardcover collector appeal, this copy has the charm of a book that has already survived several decades and possibly one or two improbable explanations of the universe. A proper little piece of cosmic nonsense for the library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701736325314,"sku":"BKS-HC-T4-0014","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/item_12_genhero.png?v=1779820619","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/life-the-universe-and-everything-by-douglas-adams-1982-first-edition-hardcover-with-dust-jacket","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}