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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
ISBN: 9781848362420

272 pages (Two-colour, illustrated throughout)

First Edition

Published:
UK: October 2009
US: October 2009

U.K. £7.99
U.S. $12.99
CAN $15.99
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Don't Panic.

The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy explores the ever-expanding universe created by Douglas Adams – the must-have companion for both long-term enthusiasts and those discovering the Hitchhiker's stories for the first time. You'll find everything you need to know about the stories so far including the saga's numerous incarnations: books, TV show, movie, radio series and more. The guide covers key Hitchhiker's concepts and plot devices from tea, cricket and towels to small yellow fish and the stories behind all your favourite characters: Ford Prefect, Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebox, Trisha McMillan and, of course, Marvin, the paranoid Android.

The guide features useful background on the life and times of Douglas Adams unveilling his influences and passions and an overview of his other works. Newcomers will find the guide packed with accessible information whilst committed fans will love the online resources section which includes the lowdown on the official fanclub, ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha.


If you love this classic series, check out And Another Thing, the 6th book in the Hitchhiker’s trilogy, or rather ‘double trilogy’ as it has now become, written by the brilliantly funny Eoin Colfer.
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