Rough Guide to the (Hitchhikers) Guide to the Galaxy

To mark the 30th Aniversary and the release of the sixth novel in the Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy trilogy, the Rough Guide are launching the "Rough Guide to the Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy".

With over 16 million novels sold so far, with the journey from Radio to book to TV series to Film, The Hitchhikers Guide is a worldwide phenomenon that is set to go supernova with the release of the sixth novel And another thing which is being written by the very successful author Eoin Colfer.

The Guide to the Guide promises to be the ulimate guide to Douglas Adams legendary science fiction series featuring Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect and Marvin the paranoid android and is set for release on the 1st October. Written by the true Hitchhikers guide fan Marcus O'Dair who is also a journalist and radio broadcaster.

"From the dangers of Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz (the baddie) to the elite powers of the Infinite Improbability Drive (a powerful device that can do just about anything), the new Rough Guide gives the low-down on the main characters, the science and philosophy, and the lingo behind the beloved comedy series. Plus the story of extravagant author, Douglas Adams, and everything you need to know about towels Hitchhikers must-have item for interstellar travel."