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Douglas Adams (1952–2001) was an English author, humorist, and screenwriter best known for creating The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. What began as a BBC radio comedy became a beloved series of novels, TV shows, and films that sold millions of copies worldwide. Adams also wrote Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and co-authored The Meaning of Liff and Last Chance to See. A passionate advocate for conservation and technology, Adams remains one of Britain’s most influential comic writers.

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Series

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy


A Science Fiction series (1979 - 1992)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Absurd space chaos with dry British humor
  • Oddball misfits fumbling through universe-sized disasters
  • Sci-fi satire roasting big questions and everyday nonsense

Dirk Gently


A Science Fiction series (1987 - 2002)

Standalone Fiction

Starship Titanic

Standalone Non-fiction

The Meaning of Liff

The Deeper Meaning of Liff

Last Chance to See

Little Stacks of Science Fiction

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