Fiction Genres

In Life, the Universe and Everything, the third title in Douglas Adams' blockbusting sci-fi comedy series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Dent finds himself enlisted to prevent a galactic war.

This edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Simon Brett, producer of the original radio broadcast.

Following a number of stunning catastrophes, which have involved him being alternately blown up and insulted in ever stranger regions of the Galaxy, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot get possibly worse, they suddenly do. An eddy in the space-time continuum lands him, Ford Prefect, and their flying sofa in the middle of the cricket ground at Lord's, just two days before the world is due to be destroyed by the Vogons.

Escaping the end of the world for a second time, Arthur, Ford, and their old friend Slartibartfast embark (reluctantly) on a mission to save the whole galaxy from fanatical robots. Not bad for a man in his dressing gown . . .

Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish is the fourth installment in Douglas Adams' bestselling cult classic, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 'trilogy'.

This edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Neil Gaiman.

There is a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. It’s not an easy thing to do and Arthur Dent thinks he’s the only human who’s been able to master this nifty little trick – until he meets Fenchurch, the girl of his dreams.

Fenchurch knows how the world could be made a good and happy place. Unfortunately, she’s forgotten. Convinced that the secret lies within God’s Final Message to His Creation they go in search of it.

And, in a dramatic break with tradition, actually find it . . .

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, co-producer of BBC Radio 4's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Tertiary, Quandary and Quintessential Phases.

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 . . .

“سنبدأ اللعبة يا عيسى معا.. أمامك تسعة أوامر وتسعة كنوز حتى تجدني”..

في عيد ميلاد عيسى السادس والثلاثين، وبعد محاربة مستميتة مع الحياة أدت لهزيمته هزيمة نكراء؛ تصله هدية من آخر شخص يتوقعه. هدية تجبره أن يغير تفاصيل حياته كلها. ولأنه فقد شغفه في الحياة وتاه طويلا عن نفسه؛ يضطر لإتباع ذلك المسار الجديد، ويخوض تجربة تلو الأخرى، عله يعثر على ما فقد منه..

وبينما يفعل ذلك، يحاربه واقعه الحالي؛ يكتشف أن عليه مواجهة أكثر مخاوفه سوءًا!

رواية عن نوع آخر من الحب، عن الشغف، وعن الخوف الذي يمنع الشعور بالحياة.

رسّام متمكَّن من التقاط الأسرار المتخفَّية خلف وجوه الأشخاص الذين يرسمهم. لوحة مُربكة رسمها فنّانٌ كبيرٌ، عُثِرَ عليها بعد عشرات السنوات في سقيفة بيت. دبيبٌ في غابةٍ محاطةٍ بجيرانٍ غريبي الأطوار. وثمَّة جرسٌ برنينه المهيب والمحزن ينسلّ بين أشجار الغابة في قلب الليل.

رواية حول قوَّة الفنّ البنَّاءة وقوَّة العنف الهدّامة؛ حول القدرة على جعل هشاشتنا ذهبًا، مهما بدتْ أيَّامُنا قاتمةً.

رسّام متمكِّن من التقاط الأسرار المتخفِّية خلف وجوه الأشخاص الذين يرسمهم. لوحة مُربكة رسمها فنّانٌ كبيرٌ، عُثِرَ عليها بعد عشرات السنوات في سقيفة بيت. دبيبٌ في غابةٍ محاطةٍ بجيرانٍ غريبي الأطوار. وثمَّة جرسٌ برنينه المهيب والمحزن ينسلّ بين أشجار الغابة في قلب الليل.

رواية حول قوَّة الفنّ البنَّاءة وقوَّة العنف الهدّامة؛ حول القدرة على جعل هشاشتنا ذهبًا، مهما بدتْ أيَامُنا قاتمةٌ.

An international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic (mis)adventures of Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker’s in its various incarnations has captured the imaginations of curious minds around the world . . .

It’s an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and his best friend has just announced that he’s an alien. At this moment, they’re hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed, in large friendly letters, with the words: DON’T PANIC.

The weekend has only just begun . . .

This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by former Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies