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 express route, and Arthur's best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and a book inscribed in large, friendly letters: Don't panic. The book is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the weekend has only just begun...

Douglas Adams's mega-selling pop-culture classic sends logic into orbit, plays havoc with physics and twists time, but most importantly it's very, very funny.

Gorgeous 42nd Anniversary gift edition of Douglas Adams's pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, stunningly illustrated throughout by Costa Award-winner Chris Riddell.

You can also find the edition in Bulgarian - Пътеводител на галактическия стопаджия.

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams is a cult-classic work of science fiction, comedy, and satire, blending absurd humor with clever social commentary. The novel begins with the destruction of Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass, launching the story of an ordinary man, Arthur Dent, who is suddenly thrust into the vast and bizarre universe.

Arthur is saved at the last moment by his friend Ford Prefect, an alien researcher for the electronic travel book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Together, they embark on a journey through space, encountering a host of eccentric characters including Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed ex-president of the Galaxy; Trillian, the only other surviving human; and Marvin, a depressed and hilariously cynical robot.

Adams uses the novel’s chaotic and witty narrative to explore themes such as the search for meaning, the absurdity of bureaucracy, and the randomness of existence. The Guide itself, with its famous advice “Don’t Panic”, becomes a symbol of humor and practicality amid cosmic chaos.

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is both a comedic adventure and a philosophical reflection, combining satire, parody, and surreal storytelling to create one of the most beloved works of modern science fiction. Its influence extends far beyond literature, inspiring adaptations in radio, television, film, and popular culture worldwide.