The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the first of six books in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comedy science fiction "hexalogy" by Douglas Adams. The novel is an adaptation of the first four parts of Adams's radio series of the same name. The novel was first published in London on 12 October 1979. It sold 250,000 copies in the first three months.
Quick facts about The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Title: The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Author: Douglas Adams
- First published: 1979
- Genre: comic science fiction, vogons, humorous fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2163649W
Where to read The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy about?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the first of six books in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comedy science fiction "hexalogy" by Douglas Adams.
Who wrote The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy was written by Douglas Adams.
When was The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy published?
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy was first published in 1979.
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