{"product_id":"book-nqjo","title":"Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of the startling wit and unexpected wisdom of the legendary science fiction author, featuring readings of Douglas Adams’s work, rare archival audio, plus interviews with his most famous friends and fans reflecting on the late author’s legacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouglas Adams, the legendary author of \u003cem\u003eThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eDirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most beloved authors of all time. Twenty-five years after his death, his books continue to be read by new generations and his creations along with his ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything being “42,” have seeped deep into public consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdams was also someone who thought deeply about the biggest problems in the world, from the internet, to artificial intelligence, to space exploration, politics, and conservation—he was a sharp critic and a profoundly disruptive thinker of the way we do things.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Adams passed away in 2001, he left behind a treasure trove of recordings from his personal archive—many of which have never been heard before. Now, thanks to the Adams Estate, for the first time, these rare materials are available to his fans and are featured in \u003cem\u003eDouglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e. Along with interviews with some of his personal friends, collaborators, and admirers, including actors and comedians like Stephen Fry, David Baddiel, Griff Rhys Jones, and zoologists Lucy Cooke and Mark Carwardine, this archival material combined with readings and reenactments of his work come together to form an immersive journey through the mind of one of the most beloved and visionary writers of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This celebration of Adams’s work reveals a side of his genius that has never been heard before. This is a must-listen for fans old and new and is a celebration of a mind that continues to inspire and challenge us all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49856401998128,"sku":"BDnqjo","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/739643-nqjo-Square.jpg?v=1748492310","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-nqjo","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}