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| − | '''Douglas Adams''' (1952-2001) is the author of ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]]'', originally commissioned as a [[BBC]] radio series and adapted into a book series. After his death, the story was later filmed, with characters adapted by [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]]. Adams was also a close friend of [[Christopher Cerf]]. |
+ | '''Douglas Adams''' (1952-2001) is the author of ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]]'', originally commissioned as a [[BBC]] radio series and adapted into a book series. After his death, the story was later filmed, with characters adapted by [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]]. Adams was also a close friend of the prolific ''[[Sesame Street]]'' songwriter [[Christopher Cerf]]. |
| + | Adams is known for his unique brand of science-fiction comedy, including the five-volume ''Hitchhiker's'' series and two books featuring the detective Dirk Gently. Adams also wrote passionately about natural science, evolution, endangered species, website design and new technology. |
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| − | Neil Gaiman stated in ''Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion'' that Adams was consulted regarding the creation of ''The Muppet Institute of Technology'', which would have been "a one-hour special for television, using the Muppets to promote the idea of computer literacy." [[Jim Henson]] flew Adams and twenty others to New York for discussions, but "the project did not happen." (Page 133) However, a [[The Great Gonzo in WordRider|book/video game]] was released under that banner, with no involvement by Adams. |
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| + | In 1986, Adams was involved as a consultant on a proposed one-hour Muppet TV special about computer literacy, ''The Muppet Institute of Technology''. Adams flew out to [[New York City]] to meet with [[Jim Henson]] and twenty other consultants for discussions. The project was never completed. <ref>Gaiman, Neil. ''Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion'', Titan Books. 2003. p. 133.</ref> Cerf was also involved in the production. <ref>Simpson, M.J. ''Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams'', Justin, Charles & Co. 2005. p. 210.</ref> |
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| − | Adams went on to pen several sequels to ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'', ''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'', and various other works. Adams was an atheist and an ardent environmentalist. He was often puzzled by fame and wasn't always sure what to make of some of the behaviors of fans. He was also notorious for repeatedly submitting novels for publication well past deadlines. Some of his last works were published in ''The Salmon of Doubt'' which featured an introduction by Christopher Cerf, and a brief reference to a toy [[Kermit the Frog]]. |
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Revision as of 00:36, 29 May 2009
Douglas Adams (1952-2001) is the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, originally commissioned as a BBC radio series and adapted into a book series. After his death, the story was later filmed, with characters adapted by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Adams was also a close friend of the prolific Sesame Street songwriter Christopher Cerf.
Adams is known for his unique brand of science-fiction comedy, including the five-volume Hitchhiker's series and two books featuring the detective Dirk Gently. Adams also wrote passionately about natural science, evolution, endangered species, website design and new technology.
In 1986, Adams was involved as a consultant on a proposed one-hour Muppet TV special about computer literacy, The Muppet Institute of Technology. Adams flew out to New York City to meet with Jim Henson and twenty other consultants for discussions. The project was never completed. [1] Cerf was also involved in the production. [2]