The book is of particular interest to fans of Douglas Adams' work as it contains several items written by him which are hard to find or exclusive to the collection.
Items by other authors include: The book promised that profits would be distributed "80% to SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND and OXFAM for famine relief and 20% to Charity Projects to support young people faced with the problems of drug abuse, homelessness and disability here in Britain."
Collins held the rights to print certain versions of the Bible and it was threatened that these would be withdrawn.
Douglas Adams complained that, as a result, considerably less money was raised for famine relief.
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