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Books by Douglas Adams

Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, humourist, and screenwriter. He wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which originated in 1978 as a BBC radio comedy, before developing into a "trilogy" of five books that sold more than 14 million copies in his lifetime. He also adapted it into a 1981 television series, a 1984 video game and a posthumously-released 2005 feature film.

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Dying of the Light

Publication date: October 25, 2010
Dying of the Light
This is the collection of all five of the books in Douglas Adams' famous galaxy exploring trilogy. It follows Arthur Dent and his friends as they travel around the Milky Way meeting strange new cultures and having many entertaining adventures in the search for the meaning of life.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Publication date: June 1, 1997
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Following Arthur Dent's many space adventures, this CD box set contains both radio series (12 episodes) plus Douglas Adams' guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and interviews with cast members and the late Douglas Adams.

The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide

Publication date: January 1, 1996
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide
This is the collection of all five of the books in Douglas Adams' famous galaxy exploring trilogy. It follows Arthur Dent and his friends as they travel around the Milky Way meeting strange new cultures and having many entertaining adventures in the search for the meaning of life.


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