1952-2001

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Chronicles the life of Douglas Adams, the creator of the successful "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" discussing how events and people in his own life helped influence his writing.

Presents the life of British humorist Douglas Adams focusing on his quirks, collection of gadgets, and his tendency to give friends very expensive gifts. Includes information on his television series based on his book, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.".

Presents an anthology of essays that discuss various themes, motifs, and events from throughout the story "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.".

How did Douglas Adams come up with the title for his hitchhiker's series? Who were the real-life models for his characters? Why did it take so long to make hitchhiker into a movie? All these questions and more are answered in the telling of Douglas Adams' life story.