The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: 42nd Anniversary Edition

Don't Panic. Just Read This Book.

The answer to life, the universe, and everything is 42. But the real question is: have you read the book that made that answer famous? Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is one of the most beloved, most quoted, and most brilliantly absurd novels ever written — and this special 42nd Anniversary Edition from Pan Macmillan is the definitive way to experience it.

The Story

One Thursday morning, Arthur Dent's house is demolished to make way for a bypass. Minutes later, the Earth itself is demolished to make way for a hyperspace expressway. Fortunately, Arthur's friend Ford Prefect is not, as he always claimed, from Guildford — but from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. And he has a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in his pocket. What follows is the most improbable, hilarious, and unexpectedly philosophical adventure in the known universe.

Why This Edition

• Special 42nd Anniversary Edition — a collector's milestone for one of science fiction's greatest novels
• Douglas Adams' razor-sharp wit and comic genius at its absolute peak
• A book that has sold over 15 million copies and inspired generations of readers, writers, and thinkers
• The perfect gift for sci-fi fans, comedy lovers, and anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered

Who This Book Is For

Everyone. Truly. Whether you're a lifelong fan revisiting a classic or a first-time reader about to discover why this book changed everything — welcome aboard. Just remember: don't panic.

Published by Pan Macmillan India. Paperback, 200 g. ISBN: 9781529034523.