42 Years Later on Planet Earth...
@wilsongoddard (7291)
United States
October 18, 2021 6:34pm CST
I don't remember exactly when I first discovered Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." I know that I must have been around 13 or 14.
The fact that I fell in love with it, though, was rather predictable. How could I not love a story with such a plot?
I did not realize until I came across an article on NPR a bit ago that this marks 42 years since the book was first published-- kicking off an entire series following the often absurd adventures of Arthur Dent and company.
The first Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book was published in October 1979. Fans are looking back at how the series has endured in popularity and why it's still relevant.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct 21
Time really flies. I've known about it, but I've never read it. Didn't realize it was that old.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
20 Oct 21
If you like science fiction (with a healthy dose of satire), you would likely enjoy it.
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
19 Oct 21
Yes it is amazing isnt it?
So long ago..just seems like yesterday to me friend.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
19 Oct 21
That, it does. I knew the book had been around for a while, but I didn't realize that it was the 42nd anniversary until I saw the article. I feel like I should buy a cake or something and celebrate. 
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
19 Oct 21
Yes, it is a classic. So much has drawn inspiration from it.
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@Scrapper88 (5980)
• United States
19 Oct 21
I have watch the movie, but have not read the book yet.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
20 Oct 21
It does. It doesn't seem like X number of years since I was a student first discovering that book.
Since it has been a while since I last read it, I may have to give it a reread in honor of its special anniversary. At one point, I even had an illustrated version of it, but I think that likely got lost in a move.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Oct 21
@wilsongoddard Enjoy the second time around.
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