Best of all the editions/versions of his book
592505
This newer edition (1993/1997) is more manageable than the original 1973 edition (orange cover with yellow, 5-pointed star), both in presentation (including typesetting) and content. It's apparently not the newest edition, however. I came across a newer one that seems to have been "stupidified", which is why I ordered this '93/'97 edition specifically. Are too many Americans no longer willing to put effort into studying other languages, or do editors think they aren't?
487561
We do not guild the lily by proclaiming this to be the most comprehensive edition of the greatest drama to come from any pen in history.  The book is absolutely bristling with textual elucidations, notes and marginalia and a stunningly detailed, if somewhat dry, introduction. Moreover, no other edition I have used (and I have read Hamlet more than fifty times since the summer of my seventeenth year, including this edition over two enriching days during the past week) so clearly lays out the textual divergencies of  the various versions of the canon, Q1, Q2 and F, as does Arden.
Than being said, it is the text itself which shines through in this (and any other) edition --  let us not mistake the husk for the grain.
Hamlet (as Harold Bloom argues so persuasively) more than any other play is surely Shakespeare's life work -- a work which he poured more of himself into over a longer period of time than any other.  Written in its final version just months after the death of the playwright's only son, Hamnet, and his father, it represents Shakespeare's personal triumph over adversity and darkness.
4868253
This is the most comprehensive and complete version out there. Spread across 2cds it is also the best sounding version too (not that the Edsel versions were bad). This one's a little better. Buy it !
1356119
Even if you should have bought the first edition of this book, I strongly recommend this new and expanded edition. The text is most informative and the illustrations are even stronger than in the first edition, with plenty of cover reproductions in color, both of the comics themselves and of the original cover paintings. For anybody with the slightest interest in the artwork of Classics Illustrated this is mandatory reading.
1175963
Excellent book.  I had read his original book and this updated version remains highly relevant to our lives as the first edition.  Highly recommend.
1909610
My favorite reference book. Provides hours of pleasure. This appears to be a reprint from a copy of the 1882 edition published by Reeves & Turner, the venerable London house. That edition contains, as this does, Hazlitts scholarly 30-page Preface which examines all the earlier works in the field from time-immemorial to Hazlitt's deadline;  the list, at the back, of Hazlitts 43 other books. It may also include the extensive catalogue of other books available from Reeves and Turner as of January, 1889, a joy in itself for any bibliophile.

The text, 511 pages of proverbs from A to Z omitting only the letter X for which he found not a one. First up : A bad bush is better than an open field. Hazlitts note attributes this one to Rays Collection of Proverbs, ed. 1737. It is from the French Il ny a pas si petot Buisson qui ne porte ombre. Hazlitt adds, quoting Ray, That is, it is better to have any, though a bad friend or relation, than to be quite destitute, and exposed to the wide world. The last proverb in the collection, the second of two under the letter Z: Zeal with out knowledge is frenzy. (Trump take note.)

End note. My review is based on my copy of the original which is headed for the repair shop. This reprint will make a wonderful placeholder while the original is in the hospital.
2004497
When John Milton set out to write Paradise Lost, he had every intention of writing a masterpiece of the English language.  He felt he was destined for greatness, and his creation does not disappoint.  With over 9000 lines of some of the greatest poetry every written, Milton does an incredible job of using classical and biblical allusions within a classical format to create a surprisingly modern and incredibly poignant look at the nature of God and man.  Add on to this the fact that he was blind when he composed it, and you cannot call PL anything less than a work of genius.

What separates this version from all the others available?  The incredibly detailed work of the editors.  The annotations of this edition are absolutely fantastic.  They are plentiful (sometimes taking up as much as half a page), extremely informative, and surprisingly fun to read.  Most annotated works such as this merely clarify antiquated vocabulary, but in this case the editors point out classical allusions, references to current events, and references to Milton's prose works.  In addition to the prose and poetry associated with the text, the editors routinely mention the critical discourse (of which there is an unholy amount) associated with Milton.  There are even moments where I laughed out loud at their comments. There is also a subtle touch to the annotations, in that there is no indication of annotations within the line.  What I mean by this is that there are no bubbles or footnote marks in the body of the poem.  The annotations at the bottom of the page simply point to a line number.  This allows the reader to ignore the annotations if they choose to do so.
Another nice characteristic of this edition is the artwork and illustrations included.  There's some really fantastic stuff in there.

All in all, this is an excellent edition of an excellent poem.
3671578
This is absolutely the best of both worlds!  Not only do you have the most accurate and readable version in the New American Standard text, but also the very best study notes available today.  The New International Version Study Notes which are a part of this edition include all the very best in research and discoveries, etc.  They are simply superb.  The language of the NASB is beautiful and more clear than KJV.  On the whole, if I had to have only one Bible, this is the edition I would choose.
4703343
This is the best edition for the money if you don't already own a different version of Lebowski, and the best edition if you are buying simply to enjoy the feature, the Coen brother's interview, and Jeff Bridges' nice black & white photo gallery, but not any collector's trinkets.  Check out the reviews for all the other editions out there before you decide to buy.

  This edition has the best cover art, even though I always cut them down to disc-size to fit in a soft-case pouch.  The bizarre separate introduction on this disc has a ring of validity as well.  Stay away from any Full-Screen versions of any features that were originally produced in a wide aspect ratio like this one.
363278
Of the books that I own, this one is the best prepared and printed.  It is also very complete rather than a scattering of selections.  I recommend it highly to the curious Thoreau reader.
1307077
Of all his books, I love this one the most, even compared to his newest one, "Power of Pause".  You can buy this used for as little as $4 (1c plus s/h) or buy it brand new...doesn't matter, you will underline and underline and you'll read it again...It's spring as I'm reading this book, and life is sprouting from the ground on up...and this book just brings everything around you into perspective. A wonderful, compelling, peaceful, spiritual read. Although the author is a former Protestant pastor, it's a powerful book for the secular as well.
437328
After having read several translations of the Indian Sacred Literature I can say without doubt that this is one of the best editions available in the English Language today. The translation is very clear and the commentaries reveals that the author is deeply rooted in the Gaudiya Vedanta Tradition, a lineage that goes back to the original speaker of the holy treatise about spiritual life. The presentation is also 5 stars: excellent quality paper, wonderful hardbound, gold stamping. The price does not cover the real value of such an edition. One more thing: the commentaries are profound but short, and this is very important because the reader will get much more from it and if is interested in the topics presented will investigate other treatises and books available on the subject matter. I will recommend the book to any person interested in topics such as spirituality, self-help, mysticism, devotion, monotheism, eastern religions, God, avatars, and yoga. You will not be disappointed by the chance of reading this edition of the Bhagavad Gita. As graduate of Masters in Theology I recommend the reading of this book.
2917769
This is a version of the Tao Te Ching written by a modern Taoist master.  It is the only version of the Tao Te Ching that I find at all understandable.  While it is "fictionalized" in a sense, the fictionalization is very thoughtful and probably necessary to convey the true meaning as it was originally intended.  The exact text of the Tao Te Ching, both in the original and in a tight and linguistically correct translation is included at the end of the book.  This is an extremely good study edition for those interested in the document and it is very informative for those who are just trying to read the classic itself.  I am not sure how it could be improved.
2612781
I had a scholarly copy and a Kindle copy of Gulliver's Travels, but nothing comes close to the enjoyment of Isaac Asimov's skill. The Annotated Gulliver's Travels is the best of all editions.
3765886
This is the best edition in a long time. As far as the formatting and presentation, it's the best edition ever.

The BP Annual has undergone significant changes since Sam Miller and Jason W. took over a few years ago as they seem to be responding to and assimilating feedback from the passionate cult-following this book has. Now they've released their finest book yet. The player comments seem meatier than ever, filled with insightful takes informed by both analytics and scouting. The wit and snappy prose we've come to love is still here and it makes for a very entertaining reading experience.

In the past I've had mixed feelings about them bringing in 30 different outside writers to do the team essays (another change wrought by editors Sam and Jason) and I'm still not crazy about it but this year's edition has very few essays that miss their mark. Many of them are absolutely fantastic, either for their beautiful prose or sharp insights or both.

For the first time ever they've added in every team's logo, a diagram of every team's ballpark and added in some other stats and charts that help provide an accurate snapshot of a team. The formatting is terrific, even the small nuances like starting each team chapter on the recto page. There are lots of other upgrades that I thought were long overdue and which really enhance this great text.

This is the BP Annual fans want.

And as far as 2016 Baseball publications, nothing even comes CLOSE to this. It's a tour de force that every serious seamhead needs to have in their hands.
950791
Having only an old 1994 worn paperback edition of the Lord of the Rings, I wanted to purchase a version that I could read and display for many years to come.  I did a ton of research and decided upon this version (ISBN 116-1749849-2513827), illustrated by Alan Lee and published by Harper Collins in June 2014  (I am adding these details because the Amazon.com site does not make it clear what this version is).  Please note that this particular printing is NOT available in the US but any Tolkien or LotR devotee should not be deterred (Frodo wouldn't have been!).  I must say that this is the finest published one-volume version of the LotR that I have ever laid eyes upon, and is well worth every penny.  It includes approximately 50 high-quality color illustrations by Alan Lee, which even for a 30-something like me makes the reading experience exceptional.  The front and back covers are made of durable, high-quality cloth (as shown), with a strong and handsome turquoise binding.  The pages -- not just the illustrations but the entire book -- are glossy and made of "whiter" paper than you generally find, the margins large, and the typeset easy on the eyes.

For those who care about such things, the printing is based on the 2004 corrected text, with even further corrections.  There are updated introductions/forwards by Wayne G. Hammond  & Christina Scull, authors of the authoritative "LOTR Readers Companion," as well as by Douglas A. Anderson, who provides a detailed publication history of the Lord of the Rings.  The full appendices are included.

Two-page red and black maps of Middle Earth and of Gondor/Rohan/Mordor adorn the front and back covers, with a map of the Shire before the first chapter.  Also present are other essentials such as the Doors of Moria and the Tomb of Balin.  The only drawback is that the facsimile pages of the Book of Mazarbul was not included, which I found to be surprising and a bit disappointing Also, the ring inscription and the Gandalf "rune" are printed in black rather than silver and red.  Probably the main issue is the clear plastic slipcover, which is barely bigger than the book itself, and it is difficult to slip the book back inside it after taking it out.  You are more likely to scuff the corners of the book.  That being said, these are far from dealbreakers, and the joy to be received from owning this edition far outweighs these issues.
4068154
with updated info from prof. hawking and brilliant photos and illustrations, this is an excellent edition of his famous, reader-friendly, book.  highly recommend.