Jules Verne

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK An interactive board book for young readers, Brooke Jorden’s adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will take kids on an underwater adventure with Captain Nemo and the Nautilus “The sea is everything.” Jules Verne’s classic novel comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to steer the Nautilus, shoot harpoons, and unearth lost cities with Captain Nemo and his crew. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose. Fans of the beloved novel will be delighted by the book’s attention to detail, clever use of original dialogue, and colorful illustrations by Olga Skomorokhova. And the book’s use of super-sturdy board means that everyone can go on an underwater adventure to explore the sea over . . . and over . . . and over again!

"Vokrug sveta v vosemdesjat dnej" - uvlekatelnyj roman o puteshestvii vokrug sveta anglichanina Fileasa Fogga i Zhana Paspartu, sovershennom v rezultate pari. Dlja togo, chtoby vyigrat i obognut zemnoj shar za 80 dnej, im prishlos perezhit opasnye i neverojatnye prikljuchenija, pobyvat na raznykh kontinentakh i vo mnozhestve stran.

"Dvadtsat tysjach le pod vodoj" - nauchno-fantasticheskij roman o krugosvetnom plavanii Kapitana Nemo i passazhirov podvodnoj lodki "Nautilus". Neverojatnaja i volnujuschaja istorija prikljuchenij v podvodnom mire, polnaja samykh zakhvatyvajuschikh sobytij. Kapitan Nemo i ego korabl "Nautilus" prevratilsja v legendu. Ikh fantasticheskie prikljuchenija zovut chitatelja za soboj! Kakovo eto - zhit pod vodoj? Chem grozit vstrecha s nevidannoj podvodnoj lodkoj? Geroi romana poseschajut ostrova Novoj Gvinei, dobyvajut zhemchug, vstrechajut akul v Indijskom okeane, nakhodjat zagadochnuju Atlantidu...

Zhjul Vern, odin iz samykh populjarnykh frantsuzskikh avtorov, javljaetsja sozdatelem zhanra nauchno-fantasticheskogo romana. Po kolichestvu pereizdanij nemnogie operezhajut etogo udivitelnogo pisatelja. Segodnja trudno najti cheloveka, kotoryj ne chital by knigi "Deti kapitana Granta", "Tainstvennyj ostrov" ili "Pjatnadtsatiletnij kapitan". V nastojaschee izdanie voshli dva velikolepnykh romana Zhjulja Verna o puteshestvijakh na Severnyj poljus: "Puteshestvie i prikljuchenija kapitana Gatterasa" i "Najdenysh s pogibshej "Tsintii" (napisannyj Zhjulem Vernom v soavtorstve s Andre Lori). Neverojatnye prikljuchenija na surovykh prostorakh Severnykh morej ozhivajut blagodarja risunkam pjati zamechatelnykh khudozhnikov: Nikolaja Kochergina, Georgija Fitingofa, Petra Luganskogo, Ventseslava Cherny i Vatslava Chutty.

Pjat chelovek terpjat krushenie na vozdushnom share. Im povezlo - oni upali nedaleko ot zemli. Tolko popali oni na neobitaemyj ostrov. A na nem, kak my znaem, objazatelno budut neverojatnye prikljuchenija, opasnosti i ispytanija. Napominaet "Robinzona Kruzo"? U nego khotja by byli predmety byta s korablja, a u geroev "Tainstvennogo ostrova" tolko znanija, smekalka i muzhestvo. "Tainstvennyj ostrov" - odin iz samykh proslavlennykh romanov Zhjul Verna ob uvlekatelnykh i opasnykh prikljuchenijakh smelchakov-severjan, sbezhavshikh iz plena na vozdushnom share i popavshikh na neobitaemyj ostrov."100 iz 100. Dizajnerskaja serija" - eto kollaboratsija EKSMO i Jandeks Knig, rodivshajasja iz proekta "100 oblozhek ot 100 dizajnerov Jandeksa". Aktualnost klassicheskikh tekstov podcherkivaetsja raznoobraziem khudozhestvennykh priemov v oformlenii.Udobnyj format. Mjagkij pereplet. Kremovaja bumaga.

Jules Verne's timeless underwater adventure story, freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. A thrilling classic of science fiction, Verne's adventurous underwater novel follows French Professor Pierre Aronnax, his trusty assistant Conseil, and gruff Canadian harpooner Ned Land as they investigate a supposed underwater monster. The "monster" is revealed to be a futuristic submarine, belonging to the eccentric Captain Nemo. Thus begins their fantastical voyage, as they encounter the lost city of Atlantis, the South Pole, and the corals of the Red Sea. This celebrated work has captivated audiences of all ages as it depicts the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.

Illustrated Edition with 20 Illustrations Includes Summary, Character List, and Author Biography Embark on an extraordinary journey across the seas in A Floating City by Jules Verne, a captivating tale of adventure, innovation, and human spirit. This illustrated edition features 20 stunning illustrations that bring the story to life, offering readers a visual journey alongside the thrilling narrative. In the story, a magnificent floating city-an engineering marvel of the future-sets sail into the unknown, filled with daring passengers and a crew ready for adventure. The city's maiden voyage promises excitement, but as they face violent storms, mutiny, and the unpredictability of the open sea, the passengers and crew must summon all their courage to survive. Along the way, they encounter treacherous waters, mysterious islands, and the ever-present danger of the deep blue sea. This edition not only provides a gripping adventure but also delves into the technical marvels of Verne's imagination, with insightful illustrations that showcase the grandeur of the floating city and the perils that await its inhabitants. Inside, you'll find a detailed character list, an engaging summary of the novel's plot, and a biography of the author, Jules Verne, whose visionary storytelling continues to inspire and captivate readers worldwide. Whether you are a lifelong fan of Verne or new to his work, The Floating City is a must-read, combining classic adventure with a glimpse into the future of human ingenuity.

Ce 13 ao t 1960, Paris se trouve tre le jour de la distribution des prix la Soci t G n rale de Cr dit instructionnel, incontournable tablissement d' ducation publique. cette occasion, le jeune Michel Dufr noy, tudiant en lettres y re oit un Premier prix de vers latins sous l'opprobre g n ral. En effet, dans cette soci t o science, technique et finance dictent leurs lois, arts et lettres y sont honnies. Cet attachant po te, pupille d'un oncle ayant fait fortune dans la finance, aura trouver une position sociale dans un monde et un Paris o l'utilitarisme est devenu seul ma tre. Certaines rencontres lui apporteront un r confort certain tandis que les doutes sur ses inaptitudes ne cesseront de l'assaillir et de l'entra ner d'infortunes en p rils. Ce roman de Jules Verne sera irr vocablement refus par son diteur Jules Hetzel. Sans doute, en homme avis , ce dernier avait-il imagin d'autres projets pour ce jeune auteur et publier ce texte ne pouvait que nuire cette entreprise. Il est vrai, Jules Verne y d veloppe, dans ce texte, sous un pessimisme d routant, une critique sans fard de la soci t . Le manuscrit fut tr s probablement r dig en 1863, eu gard la citation les Am ricains dans leur pouvantable guerre de 1863, l' vocation de l'ouvrage pol mique d'Ernest Renan, La Vie de J sus, tout juste publi , et enfin l'entr e en fonction tumultueuse, cette ann e-l , de Gustave Flourens, au poste de professeur au Coll ge de France. Cette pr sente version de Paris au XXe si cle corrige le texte manuscrit d couvert en 1989 et pr sent au public en 1994 dans une dition originale qui conservait inexactitudes et lacunes. Les illustrations de la premi re dition, r alis es par Fran ois Schuiten, ont t remplac es par des in-texte et l'int gralit des hors-texte, monochromes et polychromes, d'un ouvrage d'Albert Robida, Le Vingti me si cle, dont les anticipations suivent une certaine convergence d'id e avec Paris au XXe si cle. l'appui de quelqu