Introduction by Graham SleightWhen the Earth is demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent finds himself hitching a ride on a spaceship full of grumpy bureaucrats, accompanied by his now-revealed-as-an-alien best friend, while still in his pyjamas and dressing gown. Frankly, it s all a bit much before lunchtime. Thank goodness for the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor: The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy, which carries a very helpful message on its cover: Don t Panic. It is funny and funny in every way DAILY TELEGRAPH Indispensable reading for mental hitchhikers who want to thumb a lift out of the ruts of orthodox thought DAILY MAILDouglas Adams (1952-2001)Born in Cambridge, Douglas Adams is best known for the 1970s BBC Radio series (and later novel, TV series and feature film) The Hitchhikers s Guide to the Galaxy. He also wrote three Doctor Who serials.978 0 575 11534 7Ł8.99