The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. The story follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. With the help of his alien friend Ford Prefect and the titular guidebook, Arthur embarks on a hilarious journey through space, encountering bizarre creatures and mind-boggling situations along the way.