Around the World in Eighty Days is one of Jules Verne's best novels. The fascinating story of Phileas Fogg, his cheerful servant Passepartout and their amazing journey around the world, full of dangerous adventures, is familiar to us from childhood - from numerous films and cartoons. But how different are they from the work of Jules Verne himself? Readers will have to understand this by discovering this magnificent book.
The novel by the French writer has found new life in this edition thanks to the magnificent illustrations by the Australian artist Robert Ingpen. He has gained worldwide fame as the author and illustrator of more than a hundred different books. In 1986, R. Ingpen was awarded the International Hans Christian Andersen Award for his contribution to children's literature. Recently, R. Ingpen has illustrated such classic works of literature as Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Peter Pan and Wendy, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Recommended reader age: 6+
Author: Jules Verne
Artist: Robert Ingpen
Year of release: 2017
Publisher: Swallowtail
Pages: 272
Cover type: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-5-389-02911-8