OT - See the Galaxy for less then 30 Altarian $$

Shrapnel · #1 August 18th, 2004, 10:27 AM

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?

dogscoff · #2 August 18th, 2004, 11:00 AM

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

Alneyan · #3 August 18th, 2004, 11:16 AM

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 · #4 August 18th, 2004, 11:45 AM

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

)

It is a great read.

Kamog · #5 August 18th, 2004, 10:00 PM

I have read the entire series, and they are some of my favorite books.

I enjoy Douglas Adams' style of writing.

Aaack, now I remember that picture of Marvin that's going to be in the new movie..

Raging Deadstar · #6 August 18th, 2004, 10:10 PM

Kamog...Don't mention it...pleeeease!

Randallw · #7 August 19th, 2004, 01:34 AM

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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.

Will · #8 August 19th, 2004, 12:52 PM

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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.

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 · #9 August 19th, 2004, 03:43 PM

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 · #10 August 19th, 2004, 09:58 PM

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?