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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

By: Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Read by Stephen Fry.

The intergalactic adventures of Arthur Dent begin in the first volume of the 'trilogy of five', Douglas Adams' comedy sci-fi classic
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David Walliams

'By turns authoritative as the narrator, bemused as Arthur Dent, deadpan as Ford Prefect and manic as Zaphod Beeblebrox, he [Stephen Fry] makes an altogether appropriate reader' -
The Times

'Master of comedy Stephen Fry delivers a brilliant audiobook narration' - Editor Review


On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity – The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

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 bypass 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 with the big, friendly words: DON'T PANIC.

The weekend has only just begun . . .

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

©1979 Serious Productions Ltd (P)2005 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
Fantasy Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Interstellar Comedy Funny

Editorial reviews

Master of comedy Stephen Fry delivers a brilliant audiobook narration of the best-selling novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, written by Douglas Adams. Arthur Dent is a very British man having a very bad day. He discovers his friend is an alien and he’s taken off earth just as it’s destroyed to make way for a galaxy highway. To make matters worse, he hasn’t even had his morning cup of tea yet. This ingeniously constructed story takes a humorous look at how something as precious as Earth isn’t always appreciated until it’s gone. A lighthearted and enjoyable listen.

Witty Humor • Unique Storytelling • Brilliant Narration • Absurd Creativity • Enjoyable Adventure • Perfect Voice Acting
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Enjoyed every second of it! Stephen Fry does this, as always, like a boss. Beginning the second part now. Excited!

Marvellous!

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started listening on a Sunday late afternoon and finished it the next Monday it's such a captivating and fun story you can't help but wasn't to listen continuously

always amazing to read/ listen

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Ohh what a book. It truly is an insane tale but you can’t help but love it. The way this book jumps from one place to another is so incredible and fun. Truly a great time!

A weird but incredible journey

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Having Stephen Fry read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is as brilliant as the twinkle in Zaphod Beeblebrox's eye. Fry is perfect as Arthur Dent, who finds himself a reluctant galactic hitchhiker, as Ford Prefect, carefree traveller through the stars, and as Zaphod Beeblebrox, creator of the Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster and President of the Universe. There is not a single flaw in Fry's narration.

Douglas Adams' classic novel retains all its wit, sparkle and insight as an audiobook, and this story will enjoy repeated listenings, time and time again. Buy this audiobook, enjoy it, and enjoy it over and over again. The only flaw in the ointment is that Fry hasn't recorded all the books in the series, but Martin Freeman (who played Arthur Dent in the recent film) is well up to the task.

Stephen Fry reads Douglas Adams. This is perfect!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this audio book. I find that Stephy Fry performance gives the perfect tonality for Douglas Adams work.

What other book might you compare Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to and why?

The closest would be the Eyre Affaire.

Wonderful Whimsical Adventure in Space

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Best anthology ever. Listening to Steven Fry's stellar delivery of the first book was a fantastic way to reminisce.

One of my favourite books of all time...

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Cannot believe it took me this long to read Douglas Adams. Listening to the audible version was a blast. Light on angst, heavy on the hilarious. Fantastic narration.

What the heck!

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The Voice of Stephen Fry suites this story perfectly! It lel me fall to a story and feel as I where there, near Arthur and Ford.

I have lived the story

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Stephen Fry is a master story teller. kep me entertained throughout the book.

The writer did a very good job. Will now read the sequel.

Very Funny Reading

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Five stars, a fantastic book brilliantly read and performed.
So much detail in this book every time I listen to it I pick up on a new joke.

Five stars a fantastic book brilliantly read.

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