The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

By: Douglas Adams

Narrated by: Stephen Fry

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last 15 years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.

Together this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by quotes from The Hitchhiker's Guide ("A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.") and a galaxy full of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian, Zaphod's girlfriend (formally Tricia McMillan), whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student who is obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he bought over the years.

Where are these pens? Why are we born? Why do we die? Why do we spend so much time in between wearing digital watches? For all the answers stick your thumb to the stars. And don't forget to bring a towel!

Listen to the rest of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy."

Want to learn more about the new Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie? Listen to this interview with Robbie Stamp, close friend of Douglas Adams and executive producer of the film.

©1980 Serious Productions Ltd (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Great Audio Book- 1st time hearing it!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to be better than the print version?

Can't answer- never read it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Too many.

What does Stephen Fry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The English accent, his dramatic ability, and his wittiness.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

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I wish Stephen Fry could narrate my life!

I didn’t think it was possible, but I’ve grown to appreciate The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy even more since downloading the audiobook. Stephen Fry makes everything sound more witty and intelligent, more exciting and interesting! Audible 20 review sweepstakes entry

Everything You Want In An Audio Book

What made the experience of listening to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy the most enjoyable?

Other than Stephen Fry's phenomenal performance as a narrator, the story itself is amazing. An incredibly funny and smart comedy science fiction.

great performance

I really enjoyed this book. It's crazy, interesting, creative, and fast moving. There is not a lot of time wasted on building up. Great style of writing.

Fantastic narration, story grows on you

The story starts very strange but of course you will expect that from a Sci FI classic but grows on you and stretches your imagination muscles. Very off beat from your normal sci fi with a fantastic Comic and psychological twist

Very fun!

I found this book very surprising and fun. It is quirky, creative, and entertaining.

Mark Bowser
Author of “Sales Success” with Zig Ziglar
Co-Author of “Some Gave It All” with Danny Lane (release date May 2018)

Oh man, what a ride!

I think this is currently in my top 3 favorite audio books ever! I've read this book over a time or two, it's true... and I sought this audio title out for the reason of listening to a favorite. And I loved it. Stephen Fry, you sir are fabulous.

Must listen for all Sci Fi fans!

loved it! absolutely amazing classic !
even non Sci Fi fans will enjoy this crazy and imaginative book.

I finally understood why everyone loves this book

As anyone living on this decade, I've heard lots and lots about Douglas Adams masterpiece throughout my life, yet I had never given the time to actually read (or in this case, listen) to it. Now that I did, I can't but be mad at myself for not having read this book the moment I knew how to read. It is absolutely amazing, and Stephen Fry's interpretation only made it more enjoyable. This book is a must for everyone, especially science fiction fans who will see many winks threw their way along the story.
I do plan to keep reading the following books, but not on Audibe. I've read many bad reviews of the narrator of the following books, so I guess I'll go for the ebook version next. I want to keep Fry's excellent voices as my mental soundtrack for the next ones.

So go, read this, share this, and carry on hailing at Adams. I finally understand you guys :)

Fabulous fabulous fabulous

I don't need to elaborate. It's well worth the time to listen. The humor and wit is just fun