42

"An astonishing comic writer."- Neil Gaiman

"In lieu of a conventional autobiography, this collection of letters, jottings and ephemera - interspersed with heartfelt tributes from admirers including Stephen Fry and Neil Gaiman - will have to serve as the definitive insight into this brilliant man's life and work." - Alexander Larman

'All your readers have Douglas Adams Circuits in their heads, now: a glowing synaptic lens that has made the whole of space seem like a place as familiar and human as Earth. That makes us approach new tech, and the future, without fear.' - Caitlin Moran

"Douglas's slanted way of looking at reality makes the fuzzy sharp and the improbable probable. In a cock-eyed universe the level gaze is not much use." - Stephen Fry

"[A]n enjoyable tour through the archives. . . . The selections offer an intimate look inside Adams's process. . . and even tossed-off memos are sprinkled with the humor that endeared him to readers. Adams's fans will be eager to dig into this treasure trove." - Publishers Weekly

"[T]his collection of letters, jottings and ephemera - interspersed with heartfelt tributes from admirers including Stephen Fry and Neil Gaiman - will have to serve as the definitive insight into this brilliant man's life and work. . . . [A]n invaluable reminder of what an inimitable - and prophetic - talent Adams was." - The Guardian

"The choice to present this material in its raw form gives the book a sense of intimacy and offers details a transcription alone could not. . . . Adams was charming and funny in his written replies to fans, friends, and professionals, and his wit and warmth are evident throughout the book. . . . [A]n enjoyable annotated scrapbook that illuminates the rich inner life and creations of Douglas Adams." - Foreword

"The prevailing mood of 42 . . . is joyous celebration of a phenomenal mind and a huge talent for surreal humour." - Sunday Times

"It is a rare opportunity to be granted insight into the earliest machinations of a beloved artwork, but that is what Davies offers us with this meticulous archive." - Reader's Digest

"It really brings Adams to life in your imagination. Reading a drafted apology to a girlfriend for being "bloody stupid", or a page of typescript in which the author talks to himself ("It may interest you to know that you are writing garbage. . ."), you get a strong sense of the man - the fully-rounded individual, with all his frustrations and quirks, not just the towering wit of repute." - SFX Magazine

"Although there can be no new Douglas Adams novels, crowdfunded publisher Unbound has given us the next best thing. It's a beautifully produced selection of Adams' work taken from 60 boxes of notebooks and memorabilia left behind at his death." - Daily Express