Douglas Adams

Biography

Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, humourist, and screenwriter. He wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which originated in 1978 as a BBC radio comedy, before developing into a "trilogy" of five books that sold more than 14 million copies in his lifetime. He also adapted it into a 1981 television series, a 1984 video game and a posthumously-released 2005 feature film.

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Awards & recognition

• ★Inkpot Award · 1983
• ★Ditmar Award — Best International Fiction · 1980
• ☆Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1983 · nominated
• ☆Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1979 · nominated