“The only insensitivity is from the publishers towards DNA’s memory.”

Welcome to the world of publishing!

In a sense, I think his fans (myself included) should be delighted that his work is considered classic enough to extend beyond the DNA cannon. On the other hand, it does seem heretical to go back and mess with something perfect.

My comment about ‘insensitivity’ relates to the nature of the MOC. It puts Colfer in the precarious position of being the fall guy. While I’m sure he has his reasons for doing it–I don’t think he’s who should take the blame for this decision.

@Alan R.
“Honestly, his books don’t have the spontaneity, bathos, and general awesomeness that Adams has. Artemis Fowl isn’t bad, but it isn’t Douglas Adams.”

That may be true, but we’ll have to see how much of Adams’ style is aped by Colfer. I figure this is going to be a failed experiment, but to be honest, those can be the most fun to watch!

I guess they could explore the new, weirder universe that replaces the old one?

Anyways, Douglas Adams is one of the most brilliant authors I’ve ever read. I love the Artemis Fowl books, but I don’t believe letting Colfer write the next one is a good idea.
And as for the books already having a solid end, I wouldn’t know cause I’m only on book 4, haha.

Awesome vig though!

Honestly, his books don’t have the spontaneity, bathos, and general awesomeness that Adams has. Artemis Fowl isn’t bad, but it isn’t Douglas Adams.

That’s like commissioning Rowling to write another Lord of the Rings book.

Also, the last HHG book was relatively final, wasn’t it? Sure, you can add _another_ ridiculous parallel, but that’s beyond stupid.

The only insensitivity is from the publishers towards DNA’s memory.

Let’s put it simply – who wants to read a Hitch-Hiker’s book that ISN’T wrtitten by Douglas? I don’t. The style of a HH book is a style of its own – unique to the original author.

Mr Colfer should have stayed well away – he’s a highly successful author in his own right – he doesn’t NEED to take on another author’s universe, the fact that he has done so lowers him in the eyes of many.

No, there’s nothing to say we have to buy or read the book when it comes out – equally there’s nothing to say that the idea MUST be resurrected just because other deceased authors have had similar things happen to their concepts or because someone fancies making some money from a formula that likely won’t translate well to another author’s writings.

Colfer won’t even talk to the fans – that says a lot.

Dr. S.

Writers taking up the reigns from their deceased precursors are nothing new. Look at Conan writer Robert E. Howard–his characters have gone on decades after his death.

I’ll wait for the book to come out before I cry about whether it’s a travesty or not.