-Continued interest for almost 30 years, multiple adaptations.
-Translated in over 30 different languages.
Fan Communities:
ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha is the official online fan community, with an international membership, a fanzine, and multiple social gatherings.
Emphasis on community and discussion:
Quote from Membership page on the site:
ZZ9 is a social experience. Originally formed as an excuse to get together and reappreciate the works of one Douglas Adams, it continues the grand tradition of bringing people together.
Fanzine:
Mostly Harmless
110th issue
October 2008
A sample of the fanzine.
Active fanbase:
Interaction with Douglas Adams: The forum on his personal website.
Douglas Adams asking his fans for help.
Use of suspense and cliffhangers:
Will our heroes survive this terrible ordeal? Can they win through with their integrity unscathed? Can they escape without completely compromising their honor and artistic judgment? (end of Fit the First, original radio series)
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