The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Folio Society Limited Edition by Adams, Douglas; Burton, Jonathan (Illustrated & Introduced by); Rovelli, Carlo (Preface by) - 2023

London: Folio Society, 2023. Limited Edition First & Only Printing. Fine Binding. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Burton, Jonathan. New in publisher's packaging, as received directly from The Folio Society. Limited to 750 hand-numbered sets which have been signed by the artist, Jonathan Burton. Published on Towel Day 2023, this limited edition is sold out at the Folio Society. The Folio Society limited edition of Douglas Adams's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' arrives in a spectacular presentation box with DON'T PANIC written in large, friendly letters on the front. All five volumes feature new illustrations by artist, Jonathan Burton, who has already illustrated the collector's edition of HGTTG for the Folio Society. The first novel in Douglas Adams's celebrated 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' series has been a beloved cult hit since 1979. Now, all five novels and a short story have been brought together in a spectacular limited edition fit for the far future times of 2023. Series artist, Jonathan Burton, has returned to provide additional illustrations, including five colour double-page spreads and new binding designs, as well as a delightful introduction exploring his own relationship with the Guide. Theoretical physicist, philosopher and Douglas Adams fan, Carlo Rovelli, has written an exclusive preface, and 'Young Zaphod Plays It Safe' - a short story set before the events of the novels - is included with 'Mostly Harmless'. Strictly limited to 750 sets, this outrageously froody edition features blocking in coloured metallic foils and comes with a tipped-on limitation label signed by the artist. Presented in a space age box, accompanied by a funky print, and a towel to carry with you at all times, this is the essential collection for any hoopy frood hoping to see the wonders of the universe for less than 30 Altairian dollars a day. Illustrated and introduced by Jonathan Burton. Preface by Carlo Rovelli. Introductions by Terry Jones, Adam Roberts and Jon Canter. Production details: Five volumes bound in cloth blocked in holographic silver, turquoise, pink, blue, green, red and orange foils. Set in Freight Text with Kavo as display. Printed on Munken Lynx Rough paper. 1,240 pages in total. 44 colour and 30 black & white illustrations in total. Limitation label signed by Jonathan Burton. Metallic foil page-tops. Endpapers printed with a design by the artist. 9½'' x 6¼''. Presented in a two-part box covered in cloth and paper blocked with metallic foils and lined with paper printed with silver stars. Print for framing presented in a folder printed with a design by the artist. Soft towel printed with a starry design, also stored inside the box. In brand new condition and original packaging as received directly from The Folio Society. Unwrapped to photograph and check for any quality issues but none noted. #716 of 1000 copies. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Heavy/oversize. U.K. postage at default rate but international buyers will be asked for extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and fully insured.