The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adamsliterary work· published 1979
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 1979 science fiction comedy novel by English author Douglas Adams, adapted from the first four parts of his radio comedy series of the same name. It centres on the misadventures of Arthur Dent, the only man to survive the destruction of Earth, as he roams the cosmos and learns the truth behind his very existence. The novel's namesake is an in-universe electronic travel guide written in the form of an encyclopaedia, through which the story is framed. The book was first published in London through Pan Books on 12 October 1979. It sold 250,000 copies in the first three months and is often regarded as a classic of the science fiction genre.
Adaptations (1)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was adapted into a 2005 film.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy2005 · film · 109 min · dir. Garth Jennings · IMDb ↗Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
