The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Interesting Facts

• The number 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.
• The novel begins with Earth being destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass.
• The main character Arthur Dent is saved by his friend Ford Prefect, who turns out to be an alien.
• Ford Prefect is a researcher for the guidebook The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
• The title of the novel comes from the travel guide for hitchhikers in the galaxy, which has the same phrase on its cover: 'Don't Panic.'
• The book features a character named Zaphod Beeblebrox, who has two heads and three arms.
• Marvin, the paranoid android, is one of the most memorable characters due to his depressive and sarcastic nature.
• The novel combines elements of science fiction and comedy, making it unique in its genre.