modernerd 3 days ago

He wasn't successful when his first book was pulled out of him by Simon Brett (described as HHGTTG's "co-midwife") and others.

  • TheOtherHobbes 3 days ago

    He was a successful TV and radio script author on household name projects like Dr Who, and the HHGTTG radio show was already a huge hit.

    The book was practically guaranteed to be a best-seller.