Here is Douglas Adamss indispensable guide to life the universe & everything. This sublime collection dips into the wit & wisdom of the man behind THE HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY uncovering his unique comic musings on everything from his school-trousers to malt whisky & from the letter Y through to his own nose via atheism hangovers & fried eggs. Including short stories & eleven chapters of a Dirk Gently novel that Douglas Adams was working on at the time of his death THE SALMON OF DOUBT is for fans & new readers alike. These hilarious collected writings reveal the warmth enthusiasm & ferocious intelligence behind this most English of comic writers; a man who was virtually an unofficial member of the Monty Python team. Douglas Adams on his passion for P. G. Wodehouse The Beatles & the perfect cup of tea alone make this a must-have collection & a remarkable sign-off from one of the best loved writers of all time. One of the worlds sanest smartest kindest funniest voices INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY Sheer delight THE TIMES Magical.. .read this book SUNDAY EXPRESS