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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish is the fourth volume of Douglas Adams’ famous Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series. The title references the message left by the dolphins when they depart Earth prior to its demolition to make way for a hyperspace bypass. The novel follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect as they navigate interplanetary and interstellar travel, continuing the series’ blend of science‑fiction humor and absurd exploration of the universe.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Douglas Adams
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