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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Paperback – November 6, 2018

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Nature's creative power is far beyond man's instinct of destruction...

All Aboard The Nautilus for a 19th century adventure under the sea. From the Antarctic to Atlantis, Captain Nemo takes you to the far reaches of the earth where you observe exotic marine wildlife, wrestle with giant squids, and discover centuries-old sunken ships. A journey of a lifetime awaits!

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is the standard of science fiction adventure that to this day is still acclaimed as a masterpiece.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ SDE Classics (November 6, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0999319493
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999319499
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6+ years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 920L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches

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Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French author best known for his tales of adventure, including Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. A true visionary, Verne foresaw the skyscraper, the submarine, and the airplane, among many other inventions, and is now regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction.
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Paper Mill Press is proud to present a timeless collection of unabridged literary classics to a twenty-first century audience. Each original master work is reimagined into a sophisticated yet modern format with custom suede-like metallic foiled covers.
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Customers praise this illustrated version of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" for its detailed annotations and well-researched content, describing it as a wonderful sci-fi adventure that's awesome for all ages. The book features full-color art, with one review highlighting William O'Connor's original illustrations, and customers particularly enjoy the fight scenes with the giant squid. They appreciate the character development, with one review noting the fascinating portrayal of Captain Nemo, and find the translation quality mixed, with some finding it readable while others describe it as poor and written in bland language.

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55 customers mention "Illustrations"55 positive0 negative

Customers praise the illustrations in this book, noting they are magnificent and full-color, with one customer highlighting the original sketches by William O'Connor.

"...The nine illustrations are well done but I haven't read the text as yet (the design reminds me of the illustrated version of Sherlock Holmes)...." Read more

"...It's perhaps an interesting conflict, yet a refreshingly realistic viewpoint as these types of issues are not often so black and white...." Read more

"This is a beautiful cover sleeve for this book! My husband asked for the classic books for Christmas and he loves them all!" Read more

"...The illustrations really bring the story to life. And the story is of course riveting. A GREAT classic!!..." Read more

54 customers mention "Adventure"49 positive5 negative

Customers describe this book as a thrilling and suspenseful adventure, with one customer highlighting its breathtaking voyage.

"...Written in the style of a 19th century travelogue, this fictional tale seems factual...." Read more

"...scientific (at times, "too" scientific for many readers) tale of undersea exploration, mixed with a tale of adventure and intrigue...." Read more

"...Mostly I enjoyed this story for the traveling undersea adventure that made me want to learn a bit more about the world's oceans...." Read more

"...It was the most adventurous and had the most suspense...." Read more

38 customers mention "Detail"30 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the book's detailed annotations and well-researched content, with one customer noting its scientifically accurate descriptions.

"...On the one hand, the reader is treated to a very scientific (at times, "too" scientific for many readers) tale of undersea exploration, mixed with..." Read more

"...This is the stuff of "great" science fiction. These elements of hard science and using the minds creativity to go beyond the limits of contemporary..." Read more

"...There is so much science geography, ichthyology, astronomy practical uses of physics etc...." Read more

"...never before seen flora and fauna when coupled with the scientifically accurate description of the design and functioning of the Nautilus has to..." Read more

22 customers mention "Ages"18 positive4 negative

Customers find this book awesome for all ages, with some noting it's best for littles rather than older children. One customer mentions their 7-year-old was engaged by the story.

"Great book for a child to read at the age of 10 years old." Read more

"...reading, creative writing and most especially time with your children reading together!!" Read more

"...Good for students at school who may be studying the book for English literature." Read more

"...A great read for ages from mid-teen to all adults." Read more

17 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as an action-packed adventure that moves smoothly throughout. One customer notes that the action sequences are suitably frightening, while another mentions that the entire story is illustrated.

"...Gianni has done an excellent job staging and pacing the action...." Read more

"...The story itself starts off strong and has a memorable final act, but drags quite a bit in the middle...." Read more

"...has great world building, interesting characters and is action packed. I have two issues with this book...." Read more

"An amazingly prescient novel by Mr. Verne. Having read it after reading Mysterious Island, wanted to see how Nemo got to the island. Still no clue...." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting Captain Nemo as a fascinating character, while another notes how well the emotions of the characters are portrayed.

"...Verne has interesting characters in his book, which can easily be dismissed as "flat" by the casual reader...." Read more

"...explain all the literary references which are helpful to understanding the characters...." Read more

"...And Captain Nemo is a fascinating character, a complex antagonist who isn't just flat-out evil but has a fleshed-out past, is wickedly cultured,..." Read more

"...The book is well researched, has great world building, interesting characters and is action packed. I have two issues with this book...." Read more

9 customers mention "Ocean life"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of ocean life, with one noting how it skillfully captures the grace of underwater creatures, while others particularly enjoy the fight scenes with giant squids.

"...The adventure aspect of this story works too. The oceans come alive...." Read more

"...I have two issues with this book. One the fight with the giant squid is cool but should have been longer...." Read more

"...style that captures both the swashbuckling action, and the eerie underwater setting with almost subliminal ripples perfectly depicting the..." Read more

"...We follow him as he explores underwater forests, goes hunting dangerous sea monsters, takes from the sea what he and his men need to live, visits..." Read more

64 customers mention "Translation quality"35 positive29 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the translation of the book, with some finding it nice and readable, while others describe it as poor with bland language.

"...The footnotes explain all the literary references which are helpful to understanding the characters...." Read more

"...My only regret is that this is a work of translation and apparently, some of the English translations of this book cut out significant portions of..." Read more

"...For lovers of classical and relatively easy to read literature, this is a good book...." Read more

"...And at times the prose is so dreadfully dry and boring that I nearly gave up reading several times...." Read more

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DonMiguel
Classic adventure story
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KindleUnlimited. If you have only watched the Disney movie from 1954, the Jules Verne classic is a must read. There are many more adventures not depicted in the movie. Written in the style of a 19th century travelogue, this fictional tale seems factual. The mysterious Captain Nemo and devoted crew travers the world’s oceans in his fantastic submarine, the Nautilus, Don’t expect any revelations about Captain Nemo’s identity; read Verne’s Mysterious Island for that.

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Scott Lloyd
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I was immediately gripped by this well illustrated tale. As I have gotten older it has been increasingly difficult to find engaging comic book art and stories. This is one of the best I have read recently. The art work is reminiscent of Franklin Booth. I suspect it is pen and ink on scratchboard and the artist has gone in afterward and scratched out some of the line work which gives the work a moody, old-world feel. There are several full page illustrations and they are beautifully rendered. Overall the book has a nice steam punk vibe, befitting since Jules Verne was practically the inventor of the genre (although I have heard that this author is the actual source: Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention). One favorite panel about 1/4 of the way into the book is of the Nautilus with several cross sections. The pacing of the panels is nice, retaining a traditional feel, but with a lot more diversity than the classic six panels per page. Gianni has done an excellent job staging and pacing the action.

My only criticism is that the story ends rather abruptly, but that is the mostly the fault of Verne. But it did occur to me that maybe the action could have been stretched a bit. The color is adequate. I might have preferred to have seen more warm and cool color contrasts, which could have been included and still preserved the vintage look. But the color certainly doesn't detract from the story.

In addition to the main story there is a four page introduction by Ray Bradbury that is obviously recycled from another edition. I would have preferred an intro by the artist or even the colorists as Bradbury's writing doesn't add much to this edition. At the end of the book is an eight page story by H. G. Wells that is illustrated in chapter book format. The nine illustrations are well done but I haven't read the text as yet (the design reminds me of the illustrated version of Sherlock Holmes).

In short this volume is a great entertainment value that I highly recommend.

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Daniel R. Sanderman
Something for Everyone: Fascinating Adventure Meets Character Study
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2005
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I can still remember reading 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA for the first time as a kid. I was fascinated by submarines and captivated by the story of this wonderful ship, capable of making all my dreams come true. I wanted to dive beneath the waves and accompany Professor Aronnax on his incredible journey. Reading it again after many years, I find that I am still impressed by the story. Not only is it quite prophetic for its day & age, the fact that the story is STILL captivating after all these years just goes to show that great literature is timeless. In what follows, my comments shall refer to the Bantam version of the novel, translated by Anthony Bonner. This translation (or another suitably modern translation) is critical to getting the most out of this novel, as I will touch upon later.

There is something for everyone in this book. On the one hand, the reader is treated to a very scientific (at times, "too" scientific for many readers) tale of undersea exploration, mixed with a tale of adventure and intrigue. The Nautilus carries us to every ocean of the world, exploring the South Pole, the lost city of Atlantis, shipwrecks, a mysterious tunnel between the Arabian and Mediterranean seas, and so much more. On the other hand, Jules Verne has also managed to flesh out a human story, one focused on Captain Nemo and his mysterious past and hatred for Western civilization. While the "kid" in you will have your eyes fixed on the Nautilus's glass portal that reveals the wonders of the deep, the "adult" in you will be rapidly trying to figure out exactly "who" this captain is and why he has built this ship, capable of removing him permanently from society.

Many have complained about Verne's tendency to lose the story for endless lists of scientific classification. It is not hard to see their point. Verne does go on and on about species of fish in a manner that loses the reader's interest after a short while. But there is nothing to prevent you from skimming over these passages and moving onto the story. That's what I do and I don't think I've sacrificed a thing in doing so. Moreover, I would recommend that you keep an atlas or wold map handy when you are reading. It is much more fun to read this novel if you can actually track where they are at each point in the novel.

Those coming to this novel from the movies will either be happily impressed or disappointed. While the films borrow heavily from the novel, they tend to focus on certain elements of the story (enhancing the action) while forgetting about others. This is not the tale of a madman, destined to hunt and destroy ever ocean-going vessel he comes across. It is so much more than that. In fact, my only complaint (and I have similar complaints for many authors) is that Verne seems to have been at a loss for how to end the novel. Therefore, he hands us a "deus ex machine" ending, of gigantic proportions. However, despite this minor flaw, the novel still holds up to modern scrutiny and remains enjoyable throughout.

While this translation is much, much better than the cheap translations you find from the "bargain" publishing houses, I have heard that the recent, fully-annotated version is even better. Make sure that, when searching for a copy, that you get one of the modern translations (like the Bonner) and stay away from "quick & dirty" versions that you can find for a couple of dollars. Many of these cheap translations omit a full quarter of the novel and contain numerous errors. Additionally, they render the French into archaic English, ensuring that you will not enjoy the novel as much as you could. So, my advice is to stay away from the "bargain" versions-they aren't a bargain at all. But do read 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. You'll be happy you did.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
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Jan Batt
captivating, informative, exciting
Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2025
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A travel diary (imaginary) informed in incredible detail (at times too much detail) by then known and understood science. But more than that a human story as we come to know more about Captain Nemo. An interesting insight into the engineering and science of the mid 1800s.

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Rajat S.
A nice and enjoyable read - A True Classic
Reviewed in India on September 5, 2021
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This was a good read. I enjoyed it to the fullest. It was like, I myself was on this underwater tour of the world on Captain Nemo's submarine. The book is worthy of being called a true classic. This can also be a perfect gift to a young kid who enjoys reading. A light and easy read with loads of information about the ocean and earth's geography. I kept consulting my map for various places that the author talks about and kept Googling for different fishes that the author mentioned. A perfect enjoyable read.

Also, the quality of the pages and the binding of the book is good for the price point.

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Anônimo
Very good, but not enough
Reviewed in Brazil on August 4, 2020
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The book is very small, I should have searching more about that, because it have ONLY 56 pages! However, the figures is very beautiful, what turns to be out of great help to those one who want a immersive visual experience.

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Reviewed in Brazil on August 4, 2020
The book is very small, I should have searching more about that, because it have ONLY 56 pages! However, the figures is very beautiful, what turns to be out of great help to those one who want a immersive visual experience.

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J. Wallis
A classic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2024
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This story is one of the classics and for those ready for the journey one that is certainly worth a read.
A word of warning to those thinking that is resembles a Walt Disney film, the book is far more of a biologist saga rather than an outright adventure although it is that too.
Very prophetic in so many technical ways even when compared with to today.
Most people know that basic story and it is of course a great one.

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