Jules Verne
A visionary classic now presented in a striking Collector’s Series edition, featuring a bold new introduction by D. Hollis Anderson.Before the first real submarine ever plunged into the deep, Jules Verne imagined one that could do it all: glide silently through the ocean, survive impossible pressures, and serve as a sanctuary-and a weapon-for its brilliant, tormented captain.In Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, we follow Professor Aronnax as he is taken captive aboard the Nautilus, the futuristic vessel commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. As they plunge deeper into the mysteries of the sea, Verne unspools a thrilling tale of science, obsession, rebellion, and the cost of trying to master nature itself.More than a dazzling adventure, this novel was a blueprint for the future-a future we’re now living. In an age of billionaire space races and tragic deep-sea disasters like OceanGate, Verne’s work feels eerily relevant. D. Hollis Anderson’s new introduction draws stark parallels between Nemo’s obsessions and today’s modern tech tycoons, asking readers to reconsider just how far we’re willing to go in pursuit of the unknown.Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, nautical adventure, and timely cautionary tales, this edition is a must-have for collectors and first-time readers alike.Rediscover the depths. The monster isn’t always what you expect.
