Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth
Arvind Ethan David
A celebration of the startling wit and unexpected wisdom of the legendary science fiction author, featuring readings of Douglas Adams’s work, rare archival audio, plus interviews with his most famous friends and fans reflecting on the late author’s...
Location:
United States
Description:
A celebration of the startling wit and unexpected wisdom of the legendary science fiction author, featuring readings of Douglas Adams’s work, rare archival audio, plus interviews with his most famous friends and fans reflecting on the late author’s legacy. Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency is one of the most beloved authors of all time. Twenty-five years after his death, his books continue to be read by new generations and his creations along with his ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything being “42,” have seeped deep into public consciousness. Adams was also someone who thought deeply about the biggest problems in the world, from the internet, to artificial intelligence, to space exploration, politics, and conservation—he was a sharp critic and a profoundly disruptive thinker of the way we do things. When Adams passed away in 2001, he left behind a treasure trove of recordings from his personal archive—many of which have never been heard before. Now, thanks to the Adams Estate, for the first time, these rare materials are available to his fans and are featured in Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth. Along with interviews with some of his personal friends, collaborators, and admirers, including actors and comedians like Stephen Fry, David Baddiel, Griff Rhys Jones, and zoologists Lucy Cooke and Mark Carwardine, this archival material combined with readings and reenactments of his work come together to form an immersive journey through the mind of one of the most beloved and visionary writers of our time. This celebration of Adams’s work reveals a side of his genius that has never been heard before. This is a must-listen for fans old and new and is a celebration of a mind that continues to inspire and challenge us all. Duration - 6h 32m. Author - Arvind Ethan David. Narrator - Arvind Ethan David. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:00
Introduction: The Very General Genius of Douglas Adams
Duration:00:16:48
Chapter 1: Writing
Duration:00:37:25
Aside the First: A Brief Piece of Juvenilia
Duration:00:04:24
Chapter 2: Explaining the World
Duration:00:24:29
Aside the Second: The Whooshing Sound of Deadlines
Duration:00:03:39
Chapter 3: Everything Is Connected: The Internet We Didn’t Get
Duration:00:47:44
Chapter 4: Last Chance to See
Duration:00:46:26
Aside the Third: Space Is Big. Really Big.
Duration:00:27:01
Chapter 5: Politics: People Are the Problem
Duration:00:43:39
Chapter 6: The Collapse of the Galactic Economy
Duration:00:22:57
Chapter 7: Dirk Gently’s Rules of Governance
Duration:00:32:16
Aside the Fourth: A Letter to Disney
Duration:00:05:33
Chapter 8: The Ultimate Questions
Duration:00:37:40
Aside the Fifth: A Metaphor About Metaphors
Duration:00:03:51
Chapter 9: The Alternative Adams-verse
Duration:00:07:33
Appendix: On Adapting Douglas Adams
Duration:00:19:32
A Final Aside: Some Biographical Coincidences
Duration:00:06:49
Closing Credits
Duration:00:03:51