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| Author | Douglas Adams |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Hitchhiker's Guide |
| Genre | Comic science fiction |
| Publisher | Pan Books |
Publication date | October 1980 (UK) January 1981 (US) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) Audiobook |
| Pages | 208 (paperback edition) |
| ISBN | 0-345-39181-0 |
| OCLC | 33352356 |
| Preceded by | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
| Followed by | Life, the Universe and Everything |
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second book in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy science fiction comedy "trilogy" by Douglas Adams. It was originally published by Pan Books as a paperback in 1980. Like the preceding novel, it was adapted from Adams' radio series, and became a critically acclaimed cult classic.
The book was inspired by the song "Grand Hotel" by British rock band Procol Harum.[1][2] Following directly on from the events of the previous book, it continues the misadventures of Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, and the crew of the starship Heart of Gold on their journey across the universe and uncovering its bizarre mysteries.
- ^ Adams, Douglas. The Salmon of Doubt.
- ^ Adams, Douglas. "Procol Harum at The Barbican: Douglas Adams introduces Procol Harum". Beyond the Pale. Retrieved 5 March 2024.