Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea By Jules Verne
$72.00
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- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition presents Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, the 1870 science fiction novel that helped define the genre while showcasing Verne’s gift for prophetic technological imagination. The story begins with reports of a mysterious sea creature threatening ships, prompting French marine biologist Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and Canadian harpooner Ned Land to join an expedition to destroy it.
They discover the “monster” is actually the Nautilus, an advanced submarine commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo—a brilliant, tormented figure who has renounced surface civilization. Rather than being killed, the three are taken captive to protect Nemo’s secrets, becoming unwilling passengers on an extraordinary underwater voyage.
The Nautilus travels across the world’s oceans: exploring coral reefs, hunting in underwater forests, visiting the submerged ruins of Atlantis, navigating beneath the ice at the South Pole, and battling giant squid. Verne provides detailed descriptions of marine life, underwater geography, and the submarine’s technology—much of which anticipated actual developments in submarine engineering decades later.
Nemo remains deliberately mysterious—a man of vast knowledge and resources driven by unnamed tragedy and rage against oppression. The novel concludes ambiguously as the captives escape during a maelstrom, leaving Nemo’s ultimate fate uncertain. Verne created both thrilling adventure and serious speculation about technology’s potential, establishing conventions that continue shaping science fiction today.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.