Jul 5, 2016 jules verne, cover of the book from the earth to the moon stock. Mar 30, 2020 artist jim tierney designed new colorful retro covers for jules verne books, including around the world in 80 days, journey to the center of the earth, from the earth to the moon, and 20,000 leagues under the sea. The above novel was an adaptation of the jules verne fictional novel from the earth to the moon published by scholastic book services for a childrens audience. This is a science fiction novel written by the french author jules verne 18281905. Though the original work was written in french in the era of the war between the states 1860s, the above edition appeared in 1965.
Jules verne 18281905 french novelist, playwright and poet. Overall it was a the greatest science fiction book i have ever read and it will be for many years to come. Jules verne widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, jules verne 18281905 wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I loved reading jules vernes scientific adventure novels growing up, and decided to design covers for three of his classics 20,000 leagues. The idea for this project was to design a series of book covers that would successfully connect with the theme of each story. The castaways of the flag by jules verne 1st edition. His output of speculative fiction was enormous numbering such major highlights as twenty thousand leagues under the sea 1870, a journey to the center of the earth 1864, and around the world in. Jul 10, 2019 beautiful book covers from the original french editions of jules vernes books, printed by hetzel. What is the value of jules verne 20,000 leagues under. I designed covers for 4 jules verne novels as my senior illustration thesis project at the university of the arts. The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. Stricken with diabetes and deteriorating health, verne died at the age of 77 on march 24, 1905, in his home in amiens, france. Ultimately, every reader judges a book by its front cover firs.
The voyages extraordinaires literally extraordinary voyages or extraordinary journeys are a series of fiftyfour novels by the french writer jules verne, originally published between 1863 and 1905. Either way, its too nice for that friend who always crashes at your place. In this redesign of three of his most popular novels, modern typography meets the victorianera. Jules vernes classic books are treasured for their imaginative stories, but his books are also examples of great book cover design. Prior to this covers had bar a smattering of highly bespoke oneoff creations. Cover of the adventures of captain hatteras published in 1866 jules verne 18281905 french novelist, playwright and poet. New jules verne book covers in 2020 vintage book covers. Evans, including images of the covers of all the books. Jules verne, a 19thcentury french author, is famed for such revolutionary sciencefiction novels as around the world in eighty days and twenty thousand leagues under the sea. See more ideas about jules verne, book cover design and cover design. Quotations by jules verne, french author, born february 8, 1828. Jules verne was a very influential writer of early science fiction. There is nothing wrong with the plates, pages, etc.
The book was translated to hebrew by the israeli translator and writer bina ofek 1934. Jules verne was first edited by hetzel with consistent inventivity, using the aesthetics of the industrial era. His most popular novel, twenty thousand leagues under the sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations. Vernes father, intending that jules follow in his footsteps as an attorney, sent him to paris to study law. Jules verne minimal book covers concept this series was created as a submission for rediscovering the classics a campaign for illustrators, typographers, and designers of all stripes to create new covers starting with 100 of the greatest works of. The song used in this video is threesome by the divine comedy. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24. En varldsomsegling under havet jules verne s twenty thousand leagues under the seas vingt mille lieues sous les mers. Book cover design is one of the most important elements in a book production. Jules verne book cover red gold black compact composition and heaps graphic elements used make the cover cover book cover covering book books of jules verne published by hetzel. Many scholars translated the works of jules verne into english, but the single most prolific effort came from i. Jules verne, cover of the book from the earth to the moon. Jules verne wrote so many books and there were thousands of translations on top of his french language editions. His translations, known as fitzroy edition of jules verne, comprised of sixty eight volumes and were highly successful commercially.
Wait a few minutes, our lantern will be lit, and, if you like light places, you will be satisfied. Classics usually allow for a more personal interpretation, since most people are already vaguely familiar with the premise of the books, and i didn. It can be argued that modern annotated translations of verne are more scholarly, but the herculean effort of evans. Top 25 books by jules verne most, greatest of everything.
The association hetzeljules verne is a foremost symbol of the modifications of the society towed by industrialization. Being equal parts booknerd and designnerd, i naturally decided to redesign some classic jules verne novels. Jules verne first editions adrian harrington rare books. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Maitre du monde master of the world by jules verne maitre du monde master of the world by jules verne this is one of the last novels he wrote as his health was failing and is considered a black novel filled with fear. In other book appraisals on antiques roadshow ive heard that book covers can be replaced and the value will go up. But the young verne fell in love with literature, especially theatre. A legendary french author and pioneer of the science fiction genre, jules verne wrote visionary tales of space, air, and underwater adventure in classics like twenty thousand leagues under the sea 1869 and around the world in eighty days 1873.
Jules vernes classic titles journey to the centre of the earth, around the world in 80 days, and 20,000 leagues under the sea all follow the same concept of adventurous expeditions. Idrisyn oliver evans 1894 1977 was the editor and sometimes translator of this series of jules verne books which introduced the lesser known works of jules verne to youth, since these books were the backbone of many public libraries. Jules verne book cover stock photos and images alamy. Original jules verne book covers,1800s with images. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jules verne book covers brilliant color schemes and overall sterling design designed by jim tierney. Im a big verne fan, but a chance to redesign any classic book is always exciting. Fabric covered books scm web team offers professional ebook covers and book cover designs. His collaboration with the publisher pierre jules hetzel led to the creation of the voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including journey to the center of the earth 1864, twenty thousand leagues under the sea 1870. Twenty thousand leagues under the sea jules verne hebrew. Download file powered by create your own unique website with. A listing of the 63 titles in the fitzroy edition of jules verne books, editted by i. High quality jules inspired duvet covers by independent artists and designers from around the world.
His most popular novel, twenty thousand leagues under the sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle. Jules verne book covers by sandymdh sims eclectica. He is best known for his voyages extraordinaires series, which makes up the vast majority of his work. Green cloth covers with black and gilt decorations and titles, yellow. It is full of jules vernes love of math and physics. The voyages extraordinaires literally extraordinary voyages or extraordinary journeys are a sequence of fiftyfour novels by the french writer jules verne, originally published between 1863 and. Jules verne 18281905 was a french novelist, poet, and playwright. Heres a generous gallery of 21 comicbook covers featuring the sensational stories of jules verne. Twenty thousand leagues under the sea vingt mille lieues sous les mers. Includes interesting 20 page catalogue at rear of book of sampson lows. The mysterious island by jules verne 1929 photoplay movie grosset. Great book, although definitely not as good as the original cartoon.
Finely bound novels by jules verne vintage book covers. A comprehensive book listing of twenty leagues under the seas by jules verne. The book covers designed were a modern rendition of jules vernes books, with a classic feel. Rough sketches and rejected illustrations are included in the post. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. Jules verne is the grandfather of steampunk and adventure. Order of jules verne books jules verne 18281905 was a french author of adventure and science fiction novels, in addition to being a poet and a playwright. I picked up a second hand copy of around the world in 80 days in cambodia. He published many plays, essays, short stories, and poems during his lifetime, but is best known for twenty thousand leagues under the sea, around the world in 80 days, and a journey to the center of the earth. Jules gabriel verne february 8, 1828 march 24, 1905 was a french author. Jules verne books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Find the perfect jules verne book cover stock photo. French writer jules verne february 8, 1828 march 24, 1905 pioneered the science fiction literary genre. Verne is the most famous french author to ever live thanks to the mainstream appeal, popularity, and ultimately the legacy and quality of his works.
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