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debdebtig's review against another edition
5.0
I tripped upon this book while looking for something completely different and I am so happy that I took the time to read/listen! It may not be a long book, but it is so wonderful to have all the little insites and find all the hidden connections between some of my favorite things (Hitchikers/Douglas Adams/Dr Who)! I now recommend this book, yes I just finished it, but also have already recommended it to 3-4 friends! It's like a chance to go back in time and see what Douglas was thinking and why there are so many different versions of Hitchhiker's.
Warning, this book will make you want to read a LOT more books. Off to read Good Omens and then to read some of the hidden gems of Douglas Adams work that I didn't know existed.
Thank you Neil Gaiman for bringing such a wonderful view of a favorite author that was taken from us far too soon.
Warning, this book will make you want to read a LOT more books. Off to read Good Omens and then to read some of the hidden gems of Douglas Adams work that I didn't know existed.
Thank you Neil Gaiman for bringing such a wonderful view of a favorite author that was taken from us far too soon.
sophietica's review against another edition
3.0
Good if you're a Douglas Adams/Hitchhiker's fan, if not I can't imagine you getting a lot out of it. Very interesting history of the h2g2 story in all its formats, plus Dirk Gently and other projects, and an interesting look at DA as a person. Clearly written by a fellow admirer.
dodgson's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet and witty biography, assembled with clear affection for Douglas Adams. It’s eye-opening how much of his signature creation, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, was a matter of continually reworking prior material, and how unlikely any of it was to be carried off, considering Adams's deadline-averse writing style and the inflexibility of the production schedule.
feabhas's review against another edition
4.0
If you’re a fan, then a fascinating read. Makes me want to go back and revisit all the trilogy again in all its different forms.
mikimeiko's review against another edition
3.0
Sebbene non ami particolarmente le biografie, non ho potuto resistere a questa di Douglas Adams ♥ scritta da Neil Gaiman ♥
E ho fatto bene, perchè è davvero interessante!
E ho fatto bene, perchè è davvero interessante!
sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
4.0
A true fan book, concerning every form of the HGTTG, from radio series, books and many different adaptations, as well as the author's other work. It was a bit tiresome sometimes, especially regarding the visual adaptations, since I haven't seen any, but still quite entertaining and informative. Love the appendix part.
reickel's review against another edition
4.0
What an interesting book. Very cool to learn so much more about all the different formats and differences therein. I'll probably blast through the six books and some of the radio/albums later on this year.
heregrim's review against another edition
5.0
So much more to read based on the influences and other works I had not known of. Seems the journey I thought I was finishing is just beginning. I am looking forward to seeing where this new step in my love of Douglas Adams goes. The biography is well done and focuses more on the Hitchhiker's Guide and its iterations with Douglas being the common thread tying them all together. Can't wait to read what I discovered here.