The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: 42nd Anniversary Edition (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1)
Author: Douglas Adams
ISBN: 978-1529034523
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Book Overview
About This Book'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David WalliamsAn international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic (mis)adventures of Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker’s in its various incarnations has captured the imaginations of curious minds around the world . . .It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed, in large friendly letters, with the words: DON'T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun . . .This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by former Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies.Continue Arthur Dent's intergalactic adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Douglas AdamsPublisher: Pan (5 March 2020); The Smithson, 6 Briset Street, London EC1M 5NRFormat: Paperback – 5 March 2020Language: EnglishPages: 224ISBN: 978-1529034523Dimensions: 12.6 x 1.4 x 19.4 cmWeight: 158 g
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Paperback – 5 March 2020, English, 224 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1529034523.
About the Author
Douglas Adams created all the various and contradictory manifestations of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: radio, novels, TV, computer game, stage adaptations, comic book and bath towel. He lectured and broadcast around the world and was a patron of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Save the Rhino International. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge, UK and lived with his wife and daughter in Islington, London, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, where he died suddenly in 2001.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback – 5 March 2020
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1529034523
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan UK
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What is this book about?
About This Book'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David WalliamsAn international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Douglas Adams.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its brilliantly absurd humour, sharp satire, and endlessly quotable wisdom about life, the universe, and everything. This special 42nd Anniversary Edition adds exclusive archival material, making it a treat for both first-time readers and longtime fans. It’s the kind of book you can dip into for comfort, laughter, or pure escapism—reminding you not to panic, even when everything goes hilariously wrong.
- Published by Pan Macmillan UK.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 224.
Catalog Description
About This Book'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David WalliamsAn international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic (mis)adventures of Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker’s in its various incarnations has captured the imaginations of curious minds around the world . . .It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling...
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