The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. It 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, Arthur embarks on a hilarious and absurd journey across the universe. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a witty and satirical take on space travel and the meaning of life.