The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: Complete Books 1-5 Box Set - Fiction - Paperback
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Are you ready for an intergalactic adventure that bends the very fabric of humor, space, and time? Look no further than The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: Complete Books 1-5 Box Set available now at Just Kids Books. Although not categorized initially as children's classics, these books have captured the hearts of young readers and adults, becoming timeless treasures that continue to tickle funny bones across generations.
Titles in this set
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
- Life, the Universe and Everything
- So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
- Mostly Harmless
Penned by the famous author Douglas Adams, this box set gathers all the bestsellers in the series and wraps them up into one fantastic package. With snappy dialogue, unconventional characters, and ridiculous scenarios, this series is perfect for the age range of 12 and up—essentially, anyone who can appreciate the weird and beautiful cosmos that Adams so brilliantly depicts.
Our story starts with Arthur Dent, a perpetually bathrobe-clad Earthman, who has the misfortune of discovering that his planet will be destroyed to make way for a galactic freeway. Rescued by Ford Prefect, a quirky alien and contributor to the actual Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur embarks on a jaw-dropping journey across the universe.
Along the way, they meet Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed ex-president of the Galaxy; Trillian, the only other human survivor from Earth; and Marvin, a terminally depressed robot.
Together, they searched for the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Spoiler alert: The answer is more complex than you might think!
Whether you're seeking mind-boggling escapades, philosophical musings, or just a good laugh, this box set delivers. It's a rollicking ride that questions our understanding of reality while making us laugh until we cry. So grab your towel (you'll find out why), and hop aboard the starship Heart of Gold—it will be an adventure you won't soon forget!
Don't miss out; elevate your library and ignite your imagination by buying this series today at Just Kids Books—the one-stop shop for enthralling reads that captivate readers of all ages!
Book Descriptions
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy:
Earth is demolished to make way for a cosmic freeway, and Arthur Dent is saved just in time by Ford Prefect, an alien researcher. Armed with towels and the Guide, a book with "Don't Panic" on its cover, they hitchhike through the galaxy. They encounter bizarre beings and explore existential questions like the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. This inaugural book sets the comedic and philosophical tone for the entire series, wrapping absurdity and profundity into a unique narrative.
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe:
In the sequel, our protagonists find themselves at Milliways, a restaurant offering front-row seats to the universe's end. Amid fine dining and cosmic destruction, the characters grapple with paradoxes, time loops, and ethical meat (it wants to be eaten!). This book takes you on a journey that defies the laws of space-time while serving a delicious dose of humor,
philosophy, and culinary curiosity.
Life, the Universe, and Everything:
Arthur Dent and friends are back to save the universe from the Krikkit robots, who seek a weapon to end everything. Expect slapstick comedy, cricket references, and a lesson on how to fly (forget you're falling). The book dives into the paradoxes of existence and non-existence, packaged in absurdity and wit, offering an adventure that is as thought-provoking as it is hilarious.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish:
Arthur returns to Earth, surprisingly still intact, and falls for Fenchurch, a woman just as eccentric as him. Together, they explore why dolphins disappeared, saying, "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish." The book mixes romance, wit, and cosmic wonder, examining the micro and macro aspects of love and existence while taking the reader on a sentimental journey through Adams's universe.
Mostly Harmless:
Arthur Dent, now a sandwich maker in a far-off world, deals with Random, his daughter from a parallel universe. Meanwhile, Earth is at risk of destruction again as realities collide. A darker tone underscores this finale, blending chaos, comedy, and existentialism into a narrative that closes the series in an unpredictably fitting way.
About the Author
Douglas Adams, born in 1952 in Cambridge, England, was a multi-talented writer whose work has left an indelible mark on science fiction and comedy literature. Although he passed away in 2001, his legacy continues to thrive, offering readers and fans timeless questions wrapped in humor and wit. Best known for his iconic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Adams uniquely blended sharp comedy with thought-provoking themes of existentialism, technology, and the human condition.
Educated at Cambridge University, Adams was part of the Footlights, the university's drama club, where he met future Monty Python member Graham Chapman.
This connection and Adams's distinctive sense of humor shaped his early career in radio and scriptwriting. His stint at BBC Radio led to the birth of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as a radio drama in 1978. The show's overwhelming success paved the way for the book series, which has sold over 15 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages.
Beyond Hitchhiker's, Adams wore many hats—novelist, scriptwriter, essayist, and even a technophile. He wrote other British novels like Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and its sequel, exploring the 'fundamental interconnectedness of all things.' An early adopter of technology, Adams was also known for his enthusiastic embrace of computers and the Internet, believing they were tools that could further human creativity and communication.
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