Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Author: Jules Verne

'The two beasts pass within a hundred yards of the raft and, with a fury that blinds them to our presence, hurl themselves upon each other'

Jules Verne's pioneering science fiction classic tells the story of the distinguished but eccentric Professor Lidenbrock, who finds a scrap of parchment in an old manuscript. A cipher written in runes, it tells of an entrance to another world – a world hidden beneath our own. So with his nephew reluctantly in tow, the Professor follows this cryptic clue down into a dormant volcano, and the further they descend, the more extraordinary the discoveries and creatures that they encounter, the greater the dangers, and the more ancient the living past that surrounds them.

This new translation by Frank Wynne is accompanied by an introduction on the science of Verne's work and its influences. This edition also includes notes, a chronology and suggested further reading.

Translated by FRANK WYNNE
with an introduction by JANE SMILEY and notes by PETER COGMAN

Around the World in Eighty Days: Popular Penguins

By Jules Verne

One ill-fated evening at the Reform Club, Phileas Fogg rashly bets his companions 20,000 pounds that he can travel around the entire globe in just eighty days – and he is determined not to lose. Travelling by train, steamship, sailing boat, sledge and even elephant, the reserved Englishman and his manservant must overcome storms, kidnappings, natural disasters, Sioux attacks and the dogged Inspector...

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Published: 28/06/2010

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141194769

RRP: $9.95

Around the World in Eighty Days

By Jules Verne

One ill-fated evening at the Reform Club, Phileas Fogg rashly bets his companions 20,000 pounds that he can travel around the entire globe in just eighty days – and he is determined not to lose. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, the reserved Englishman immediately sets off for Dover, accompanied by his hot-blooded French manservant Passepartout.

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Published: 10/05/2004

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780140449068

RRP: $9.95

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Published: 15/10/2010

Format: Hardback

ISBN: 9780141331256

RRP: $100.00

Around the World in Eighty Days: Pocket Penguin Classics

By Jules Verne

One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand - whether train or elephant - overcoming set-backs...

Published: 24/07/2008

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141035871

RRP: $14.95

Journey to the Centre of The Earth

By Jules Verne

An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to find what lies at the centre of the Earth.

A timeless adventure, brilliantly introduced by Diana Wynne Jones, one of Britain's top fantasy and sci-fi...

Published: 07/07/2008

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141321042

RRP: $9.95

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under Sea

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A mission to rid the seas of a monster becomes a nightmare for Professor Aronnax, Conseil and harpooner Ned Land when they become prisoners of the 'monster' itself – a spectacular submarine ship commanded by Captain Nemo. But the marvels of their underwater journey soon distract them from their worries – the Professor, at least, wouldn't have missed this voyage for the world!

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Published: 01/12/1994

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780140367218

RRP: $10.95