A Little Blue Book of Icy Peril by Jules Verne — Limited Edition, Signed by the Editor Tom Connair

The 3rd Book in our Past Masters of Horror & Fantasy Series V!

Since our Series IV of Past Masters was so popular, we will continue with a new Series to present the works of writers who deserve the recognition and appreciation of new generations of readers!

Our next writer in Series V is Jules Verne—world famous visionary.

From editor Tom Connair’s Introduction:

For nearly two centuries, readers, writers, inventors, explorers, and dreamers have followed the figurative trails blazed by Jules Verne. Journey to the Center of the Earth. From the Earth to the Moon. 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas. These are only few of the enduring stories of adventure and innovative technology for which Verne is regarded as “a father of science fiction.” Verne was a master of all narrative forms, including poetry, playwriting, and short stories, yet these works have often not shared the same level of attention as his novels.

Verne’s early short fiction has often been overlooked by critics and scholars, which is surprising and frustrating, since many of the stories share the same themes and strengths that shaped his novels. Think of these early tales as dry runs, prototypes, or test voyages, if you will, and accompany me as we explore three of his best.