content: The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy is a Modern Classic. Read it, study it, memorize it, when the Vogons come and you need to hitch a ride with some other friendly aliens, you will be glad you did.This particular purchase was made for the cover art, as I have several other copies already. We used this at our wedding. Yes this book has been that influential on my life and world view. If you have heard of it, but not read it, what the hell are you waiting for? Buy it, and don't forget your towel.