The Hybrid– A 12th Doctor Who & Clara charity zine

As you all know here at Galactic Hitchhikers we’re all about how we can help those in need. From You and 42 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Douglas Adams, benefitting Save the Rhino International, to Seasons of War: Galiifrey where proceeds are donated to Caudwell Children. In a similar vein we are featuring The Hybrid: A…

This is the Story of a Book from Earth, You and 42: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Douglas Adams

Hullo Hoopy Froods! Many of you may already know, unless you are still recovering from “having your brains smashed in by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick” after far too many Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters, that there is a brand new shiny book being published tomorrow, April 23rd:  You and 42:…

Fit the First: A Guide to Celebrating 40 years of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Unless you have been living under a mattress lately then you may well know that March 8th, 2018, a Thursday, celebrated the 40th Anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.  In addition, March 8th, saw the launch of the Hexagonal Phase of Hitchhiker’s, which greatly helps us get the hang of Thursdays. For six…

Douglas Adams Fan Anthology You & 42 Update: Prepare for the Whooshing

Howdy Hoopy Froods! If you are shaking your head as to the meaning of my subtitle, “Prepare for the Whooshing,” then shake no more. It is not a tribal rite of Arcturus Grefa, nor the sound of flying mattresses out of the swamps of Sqornshellous Zeta, however it is the distinct noise a deadline makes as…

The Original Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 1978 Radio Show

As we approach Towel Day, we are coming up with some sweet treats for our followers. One of these treats is the original Radio Show. It is full stereo and very hoopy. Most of you probably encountered with it previously, but for those of you, who didn’t: You are in for a treat. Noted for…

Friends and Fans Remember Douglas Adams in You and 42

Friends and Fans Remember Douglas Adams in You and 42 by Anthony S Burdge On this date the first of Froods, Douglas Adams, was born.  Our Douglas Adams fan community here at Galactic Hitchhikers are noting the occasion of his 65th birthday with our own special Thumb Toast to the Frood.  Whether you are a member…

The 1st Annual Thumb Toast to The Frood: No fire or bread heater required.

On Saturday, March 11th in honor of the birthday of Douglas Adams Thumb Toast to The Frood will be the annual Douglas Adams Birthday Tribute event hosted by Galactic Hitchhikers. A pre-cursor to the Towel Day festivities if you will. STORY SO FAR… A few of our inter-dimensional members thought it would be a pretty…

Hyper-Hysterical & Glorious: The Illustrated Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

For a number of years now I have read about, had in my hands, albeit briefly flipped through, yet never owned, the mammoth sized Illustrated Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy that was published 22 years ago this month (10/1994) Well, that changed today when a 1st edition copy was delivered after finding it relatively cheap…