Introduction by Christopher Moore. Wonderful collection of the best science fiction novels by this enormously popular French novelist. Includes Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon, Round the Moon: A Sequel to From the Earth to the Moon. and Around the World in Eighty Days.

The great adventure stories in this volume take you, literally, as their titles state, around the world, to the center of the earth and through the skies above. These three books created characters and ideas which have stimulated and entertained countless readers since they first appeared. - Jacket cover

This superb volume of classic science fiction and adventure represents the best of Jules Verne, the master of imaginative literature who has been called "The Father of Science Fiction". The stories in this volume are complete and unabridged-- the original novels as they were first published -- illustrated by hundreds of rare, exciting and atmospheric 19th century French engravings. The books of Jules Verne created characters and formulated ideas which have stimulated and entertained countless readers since they first appeared. They have been the subject of films, radio dramatizations and have even been presented on ice! Read the originals now and one of the world's greatest ever story tellers will give you hours of pleasure and enjoyment. Stories included are: Around the World in 80 Days, The Clipper of the Clouds, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This volume makes an excellent gift for any reader, any lover of science fiction, or any collector of classic literature.

The Complete Works of Jules Verne is a collection of the prolific author's famous science fiction and adventure novels. Verne's literary style combines detailed descriptions of technological innovations with imaginative storytelling, placing him as a pioneer of the science fiction genre. His works often foreshadowed future scientific advancements, making him a visionary writer of his time. The collection includes classics such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days', showcasing Verne's unparalleled ability to transport readers to fantastical worlds filled with wonder and excitement. Verne's influence on science fiction literature is undeniable, as his works continue to captivate readers of all ages with their timeless appeal. The Complete Works serve as a testament to Verne's enduring legacy as a master storyteller and visionary author, making the collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and science fiction enthusiasts alike.

Get cozy with the classics! Jules Verne collects some of the author’s best-known works in one volume. 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Finalist in Gift Books Legendary science fiction and adventure author Jules Verne is remembered for his fascinating stories of travel and excitement. With countless adaptations available, the titles of his works are familiar. But no joy can compare to reading the originals! This book features the African exploration of Five Weeks in a Balloon; the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous story of an incredible expedition; and the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth, which takes readers into our world’s geological past. With an introduction by an expert on Verne’s life and writing, it’s an excellent introduction to the work of this well-loved author. Expand your home library--and your imagination--with Jules Verne!

The mysterious island: The adventures of five Americans on an uncharted island in the South Pacific.

"Magellania - which refers to the region around the Straight of Magellan - is the home of Kaw-djer, a mysterious man of Western origin whom the indigenous people consider a demigod. A man whose motto is "Neither God nor master," he has shunned Western civilization and its hypocrises in order to live peacefully on an island claimed by no one. But when a thousand immigrants become stranded on his island in a storm and ask him to be the leader of their colony, will Kaw-djer go against everything he believes in to help them live and prosper in this foreign land at the end of the world?" "Jules Verne penned Magellania in 1897, following the death of his brother and at a time when his health was beginning to fail. Originally titled Land of Fire and At the End of the World, Magellania was a work intended to reflect Verne's deeply held religious and political beliefs; it was also a representation of a man faced with his own mortality. After Verne's death in 1905, Magellania was completely rewritten by his son, Michel, at the request of his father's publisher, Hetzel. It was published in 1909 under the title Les naufrages du Jonathan, only to disappear into obscurity." "In 1977 the great Vernian scholar Piero Gondolo della Riva discovered the original manuscript in the Hetzel family archives. In 1985, the Jules Verne Society in France published a limited edition of the work. The first English translation ever shows Magellania to be a unique, forceful novel that widens the scope of Verne's literary legacy and distinguishes itself in Verne's somber, philosophical questioning of society, religion, nature and man as he neared the end of his life."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Written in homage to the master of science fiction, this anthology of stories--by Ian Watson and Adam Roberts, among others--inspired by Verne's vision presents stories that recall characters and plots from the author's fictional milieu. Original.