His wit is unmatched. This article, like his one on the last movement of Brandenburg 5, just showcases how underrated he is at conjuring a sense of wonder!
Man, I miss Adams so much. I remember reading this essay back when The Salmon of Doubt came out, but it's been ages. Thanks for finding it.
If I were not an atheist I think I would have to be a Catholic because if it wasn't the forces of natural selection that designed fish, it must have been an Italian.
Seems like I remember him dying shortly before 9-11 after, of all things, exercising. (and shilling heavily for Macintosh, which actually was a pretty good system for a writer then)
His wit is unmatched. This article, like his one on the last movement of Brandenburg 5, just showcases how underrated he is at conjuring a sense of wonder!
Man, I miss Adams so much. I remember reading this essay back when The Salmon of Doubt came out, but it's been ages. Thanks for finding it.
Such a fantastic line (like so many of his).
Simply fantastic
https://www.marinebiodiversity.ca/the-great-barrier-reefs-fight-for-survival-how-climate-change-is-transforming-our-ocean-wonder/
Seems like I remember him dying shortly before 9-11 after, of all things, exercising. (and shilling heavily for Macintosh, which actually was a pretty good system for a writer then)
Brilliant. His book ‘Last Chance to See’ is often overlooked. But a brilliant travelogue in his signature style, similar to this piece.