The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, written by Douglas Adams, is a comedic science fiction series that follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, a hapless human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Armed with only a towel and the titular guidebook, Arthur embarks on a journey through space that is filled with absurdity and wit. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a hilarious and satirical take on the science fiction genre.