Douglas Adams

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Biography

Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was a British author and humorist best known for his iconic science fiction works, including the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series and the "Dirk Gently" series. Born in Cambridge, England, Adams began his career as a writer and radio producer before gaining international acclaim for his brilliant and satirical take on the genre. Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series, originally a radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4, has since been adapted into novels, television series, and a feature film, becoming a cult classic beloved by fans around the world. His "Dirk Gently" series, which follows the adventures of a quirky and unconventional detective, also garnered critical acclaim for its unique blend of mystery, science fiction, and humor. Known for his wit, imagination, and keen observations of human nature, Douglas Adams remains a beloved literary figure whose works continue to entertain and inspire readers to this day.

Standalone Novels

Individual novels by Douglas Adams not part of a series

  • Das Leben, das Universum und der ganze Rest.
  • Das Leben, das Universum und der ganze Rest. Der Comic.
  • Das Restaurant am Ende des Universums.
  • Der Elektrische M�?¶nch. Dirk Gently's Holistische Detektei.
  • Der Lange Dunkle Fünf Uhr Tee Der Seele
  • Der lange dunkle F�?¼nfuhrtee der Seele. Dirk Gently's Holistische Detektei.
  • Der tiefere Sinn des Labenz.
  • Die Letzten ihrer Art. Eine Reise zu den aussterbenden Tieren unserer Erde.
  • Dirk Gentle, d�?©tective holistique, tome 1 : Un cheval dans la salle de bains
  • Dirk Gentle, d�?©tective holistique, tome 2 : Beau comme un a�?©roport
  • Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
  • Douglas Adams Starship Titanic
  • Einmal Rupert und zur�?¼ck. Der f�?¼nfte 'Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis' - Roman.
  • HITCHHIK GD GALAXY )
  • Hitchhikers's Guide to the Galaxy
  • Informe Sobre La Tierra: Fundamentalmente in
  • Iras Celestiales
  • LA Vida, El Universo Y Todo Lo Demas/Life, the Universe and Everything
  • LIFE UNIVERS EVRTH )
  • LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING )
  • LONG DARK TEA TIME OF THE SOUL
  • LONG DARK TEA-TIME OF THE SOUL
  • Lachs im Zweifel. Zum letzten Mal per Anhalter durch die Galaxis.
  • Last Chance to See
  • Le Guide galactique, tome 2 : Le dernier restaurant avant la fin du monde
  • Life, the Universe and Everything
  • Life, the Universe, and Everything )
  • Life,the Universe and Everything
  • Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul
  • Long, Dark Tea-time of the Soul
  • Mach's gut, und danke f�?¼r den Fisch.
  • Meaning of Liff
  • More Than Complete Hitchhiker's Guide
  • More Than Complete Hitchhiker's Guide: Complete & Unabridged
  • Mostly Harmless
  • Mostly Harmless Uk
  • Per Anhalter Durch Die Galaxis
  • Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis.
  • Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis. Sammelband.
  • RESTAURNT END UNIV
  • RESTAURNT END UNIV )
  • Raumschiff Titanic.
  • Restaurant At the End of the Universe
  • Restaurant at the End of the Universe
  • Restaurant at the End of the Universe )
  • SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH )
  • SO LONG THANK FISH )
  • Salmon Doubt
  • So Long and Thanks for All the Cheese
  • So Long and Thanks for all the Fish
  • So Long and Thanks for the Fish
  • So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
  • So Long, and Thanks for all the Fish
  • Starship Titanic
  • The Deeper Meaning of Liff : A Dictionary of Things That There Aren't Any Words for Yet, but Ought to Be
  • The Deeper Meaning of Liff: A Dictionary of Things That There Aren't Any Words for Yet
  • The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • The Hitch Hiker's Guides: a Trilogy in Four Parts: a Trilogy in Four Parts
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Live in Concert
  • The Hitchhiker's Quartet
  • The Hitchhiker's Trilogy
  • The Hitchhiker's Trilogy, Omnibus Edition
  • The Illustrated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
  • The Prostitute in the Family Tree: Discovering Humor and Irony in the Bible
  • The RESTAURANT AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE )
  • The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
  • The Restaurant at the End of the Universe )
  • The Salmon of Doubt
  • The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time
  • The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide
  • The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide: Complete and Unabridged
  • The original Hitchhiker radio scripts
  • Two Complete Novels: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency/the Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Classic Series

The series that started it all

  • Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
  • The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  • The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

Recent Series

Latest works by the author

  • Life, the Universe and Everything
  • So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
  • Mostly Harmless
  • And Another Thing...

Reading Order

Complete reading order for Douglas Adams's books

1Standalone Novels
2Dirk Gently
3Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
4The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Douglas Adams?

Douglas Adams was a British author known for his science fiction and comedy writing, most famous for his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.

What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedy science fiction series created by Douglas Adams, following the adventures of Arthur Dent as he travels through space.

How many books are in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series?

There are a total of five books in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, starting with 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' published in 1979.

What is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is another series created by Douglas Adams, featuring the eccentric detective Dirk Gently who solves mysteries by following holistic principles.

What genre of literature is Douglas Adams known for?

Douglas Adams is known for combining science fiction and comedy in his writing, creating witty and imaginative stories that have gained a cult following.