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Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency is one of the most beloved authors of all time. Twenty-five years after his death, his books continue to be read by new generations and his creations along with his ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything being “42”, have seeped deep into public consciousness. Adams was also someone who thought deeply about the biggest problems in the world, from the internet, to artificial intelligence, to space exploration, politics, and conservation—he was a sharp critic and a profoundly disruptive thinker of the way we do things. 

When Adams passed away in 2001, he left behind a treasure trove of recordings from his personal archive—many of which have never been heard before. Now, thanks to the Adams Estate, for the first time, these rare materials are available to his fans and are featured in Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth. Along with interviews with some of his personal friends, collaborators, and admirers, including actors and comedians like Stephen Fry, David Baddiel, Griff Rhys Jones, Sanjeev Bhaskar, and zoologists Lucy Cooke and Mark Carwardine, this archival material combined with readings and reenactments of his work come together to form an immersive journey through the mind of one of the most beloved and visionary writers of our time. 

This celebration of Adams’s work reveals a side of his genius that has never been heard before. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind audiobook that offers fans a deeper connection to Douglas Adams while showcasing his timeless genius.Written and narrated by Arvind Ethan David, Adams’s former protégé and chart-topping Audible author, this is a must-listen for fans old and new and is a celebration of a mind that continues to inspire and challenge us all.

With Pushkin+ audiobooks, you'll get access to a new Pushkin+ audiobook every other month&mdash;six free audiobooks a year! From September 1 to October 31 get Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth by Arvind Ethan David. Pushkin+ subscribers also get access to ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes of podcasts like Cautionary Tales, full binges to our top shows like Revisionist History and Death of an Artist, and more. Sign up now on the Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth show page or at&nbsp;<a href="http://pushkin.com/plus" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://pushkin.com/plus&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790252775431000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RMO6nrKA0GqeonlvqDCqa">pushkin.com/plus</a>.
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Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker&rsquo;s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently&rsquo;s Holistic Detective Agency is one of the most beloved authors of all time. Twenty-five years after his death, his books continue to be read by new generations and his creations along with his ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything being &ldquo;42&rdquo;, have seeped deep into public consciousness. Adams was also someone who thought deeply about the biggest problems in the world, from the internet, to artificial intelligence, to space exploration, politics, and conservation&mdash;he was a sharp critic and a profoundly disruptive thinker of the way we do things. When Adams passed away in 2001, he left behind a treasure trove of recordings from his personal archive&mdash;many of which have never been heard before. Now, thanks to the Adams Estate, for the first time, these rare materials are available to his fans and are featured in Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth. Along with interviews with some of his personal friends, collaborators, and admirers, including actors and comedians like Stephen Fry, David Baddiel, Griff Rhys Jones, Sanjeev Bhaskar, and zoologists Lucy Cooke and Mark Carwardine, this archival material combined with readings and reenactments of his work come together to form an immersive journey through the mind of one of the most beloved and visionary writers of our time. This celebration of Adams&rsquo;s work reveals a side of his genius that has never been heard before. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind audiobook that offers fans a deeper connection to Douglas Adams while showcasing his timeless genius.Written and narrated by Arvind Ethan David, Adams&rsquo;s former prot&eacute;g&eacute; and chart-topping Audible author, this is a must-listen for fans old and new and is a celebration of a mind that continues to inspire and challenge us all.

Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth

2 - Introduction

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