'The History of [he Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy is now so complicated that every time I tell it I contradict myself, and whenever I do get it right I'm misquoted. So the publication of this omnibus edition seemed like a good opportunity to set the record straight -or at least firmly crooked.'

First a legendary radio series, then a best- selling paperback, the highly successful Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy needs no introduction. The four books are now collected together for the first time along with A Guide to the Gume and essential notes on How to Leave thePIanet. This single hardback edition is indispensable for any would-be galactic traveller, and for Douglas Adams fans everywhere.