Douglas Adams Quotes
Biography
Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was a British author and humorist best known for his science fiction series *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*. Originally a radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978, it evolved into a bestselling series of five books, selling over 15 million copies. more
Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was a British author and humorist best known for his science fiction series *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*. Originally a radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978, it evolved into a bestselling series of five books, selling over 15 million copies. His other notable work includes *Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency* (1987) and its sequel, *The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul* (1988). Adams also contributed to the *Doctor Who* series, scripting several episodes. He was an early advocate of technology and environmentalism, reflected in his work on the interactive fiction game *Starship Titanic*. Adams passed away in 2001 from a heart attack at the age of 49. less
