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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams was born in 1952 and created all the various and contradictory manifestations of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: radio, novels, TV, computer games, stage adaptations, comic book, and bath towel. He was born in Cambridge and lived with his wife and daughter in Islington, London, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, where he died suddenly in 2001.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition
The Deeper Meaning of Liff
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 25th Anniversary Edition

Books

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition
The Deeper Meaning of Liff
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 25th Anniversary Edition

Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

Coordinating after-school clubs and activities in your school community? Explore our collection of books that will help students discover their passion for new (and screen-free!) hobbies. Focusing on topics such as art, board games, crafting, cooking, nature, sports, and more—these books are bound to spark imagination and movement. Browse the middle school and high school

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