The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition

Name: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (30383 reviews)
Author: Douglas Adams

by Douglas Adams

Science Fiction

4.3 (30,383)

4.3 stars from 30,383 reviews. One of the highest rated Science Fiction books we track.

1 pages< 1 hr readPublished by BBC Audiobooks AmericaPublished 2005-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy comedy that's clever and absurd in equal measure, with jokes that land on multiple levels.
You appreciate science fiction that doesn't take itself seriously but still builds a fully realised universe.
You love character-driven stories where the humour comes from personalities clashing in impossible situations.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward plots with clear narrative arcs and traditional story structures.
You want hard science fiction that explains the mechanics of how things work in technical detail.
You're looking for adventure that feels grounded or character drama that prioritises emotional depth over gags.

About this book

Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is rescued by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who has spent the last fifteen years posing as an out-of-work actor. Together, Arthur and Ford journey through space with guidance from The Hitchhiker's Guide and a collection of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox, a two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod's girlfriend whom Arthur once tried to meet at a cocktail party; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student preoccupied with the mystery of his missing ballpoint pens. The story explores fundamental questions about existence, purpose, and meaning while following these characters as they navigate the galaxy.

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Currently #9,389 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 30,383 reviews

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