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[Shrapnel]

Just started reading the HitchHikers Guide to the Galaxy again. Was wondering if anyone here had ever read it/is reading it.

Had read it many years ago, now reading it as an "adult" (some would disagree with my description of adult at times), and at times I laugh so hard it hurts.

Anyone here ever read it? Favorite part? Ever have a Pan Galactic Gargle BLaster and survive? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[dogscoff]

"going into hyperspace is unpleasantly like being drunk"
"What's so bad about being drunk?"
"Ask a glass of water."

[Alneyan]

That I can concur with. This book is a great read. What else can I add? I have a mind to quote an extract of the wonderful poetry contained in this book, but somehow I believe it might not be such a good idea.

Incidentally, if you get the opportunity, Douglas Adams worked with Infocom in two of their games: the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (fairly obviously) and Bureaucracy. So if you have at least a mild interest in interactive fictions and enjoy weird puzzles, I would definitively recommand these two games.

[Raging Deadstar]

It is one of my favourite books and i have been reading it around every year since i was 14. (I'm 18 this year, Lets see if i can keep that up when i reach 30/60/90 lol http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif)

It is a great read. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Kamog]

I have read the entire series, and they are some of my favorite books. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif I enjoy Douglas Adams' style of writing.

Aaack, now I remember that picture of Marvin that's going to be in the new movie.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Raging Deadstar]

Kamog...Don't mention it...pleeeease! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[Randallw]

Incidentally, if you get the opportunity, Douglas Adams worked with Infocom in two of their games: the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (fairly obviously) and Bureaucracy. So if you have at least a mild interest in interactive fictions and enjoy weird puzzles, I would definitively recommand these two games.



Wasn't he also involved in "Spaceship Titanic". I didn't play the game, but I did unfortunately read the book by Terry Jones. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[Will]

Randallw said:
Wasn't he also involved in "Spaceship Titanic". I didn't play the game, but I did unfortunately read the book by Terry Jones. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif



I think it was Starship Titanic, but yes, he was involved.

And I've read the series several times, and the laughs are always there. I just feel sad that there will be no more work from DNA.

[Shrapnel]

I was sad to hear that Mr. Adams passed away. I am looking forward to the new movie. I hate to say it, but the old BBC Version was just painful to watch.

[Kamog]

Has anybody read "The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul" and "Salmon of Doubt"?

Other than the Hitch-Hiker series, I have read "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and "Last Chance to See" but I haven't read those other two. How are they?

[Randallw]

Shrapnel said:
I was sad to hear that Mr. Adams passed away. I am looking forward to the new movie. I hate to say it, but the old BBC Version was just painful to watch.



Really, what did you find painful about it?. There has been discussion of the new movie, and I personally prefer the tv series Version Marvin to the new one (Then again its the only Version anyone has seen before)

[Shrapnel]

Randallw said:

Shrapnel said:
I was sad to hear that Mr. Adams passed away. I am looking forward to the new movie. I hate to say it, but the old BBC Version was just painful to watch.



Really, what did you find painful about it?. There has been discussion of the new movie, and I personally prefer the tv series Version Marvin to the new one (Then again its the only Version anyone has seen before)



Funny thing is, I watched it some time ago, I was still pretty young. I probably shouldn't judge it until I see it again as an adult. Back then, I just didn't like the production of it, except for the few special effects they had. I should go rent it and watch it again....

[Randallw]

Funny thing is, I watched it some time ago, I was still pretty young. I probably shouldn't judge it until I see it again as an adult. Back then, I just didn't like the production of it, except for the few special effects they had. I should go rent it and watch it again....



Well you have to take into acccount it is BBC science fiction. As the 4th Doctor, Tom Baker, has said (paraphrased)
"The BBC is great at period drama, but crap at giant rats" (or any other special effects)

Am I an avid Dr Who fan because I know which episode he was talking about http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif