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This book is perfect for fans of science fiction and comedy, especially those who have enjoyed the earlier volumes of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It suits readers who appreciate sharp wit, surreal humour, and imaginative adventures across space.
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See moreMostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Mostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Mostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
This edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Dirk Maggs.
Arthur Dent hadn't had a day as bad as this since the Earth had been blown up.
After years of galactic wanderings, Arthur finally settles on the small planet Lamuella and becomes a sandwich maker. Looking forward to a quiet life, his plans are thrown awry by the unexpected arrival of his daughter.
There's nothing worse than a frustrated teenager with a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in their hands. When she runs away, Arthur goes after her determined to save her from the horrors of the universe.
After all - he's encountered most of them before . . .
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Celebrated for its comedic brilliance and inventive storytelling, the book has garnered praise from figures like David Walliams, who calls it "one of the greatest achievements in comedy," and Neil Gaiman, who admires Douglas Adams' genius. Michael Palin describes it as "really entertaining and fun," while Russell T. Davies highlights its bold, silly charm. The writing has influenced language and culture, with Stephen Fry noting its impact on how people speak.
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ISBN: 9781529034561
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 196g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Douglas Adams created all the various and contradictory manifestations of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: radio, novels, TV, computer game, stage adaptations, comic book and bath towel. He lectured and broadcast around the world and was a patron of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Save the Rhino International. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge, UK and lived with his wife and daughter in Islington, London, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, where he died suddenly in 2001. In addition to Hitchhiker, He is also the author of the Dirk Gently novels: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul and the unfinished The Salmon of Doubt.
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