Jules Verne Birthday

Today marks the birthday of Jules Verne.

Verne, born Nantes, France on February 8, 1828, is one the pioneering authors in science fiction or speculative fiction. Verne died on March 24, 1905 in Amiens, France.
His work has a tinge of the surreal and features exotic locations and settings. But, amongst these aspects are elements of cryptozoology.

From the attack by a giant squid in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, to the fantastic prehistoric beast of Journey to the Center of the Earth. Verne’s imagination was a superb piece of fancy, that delved into the hear of cryptofiction.

For the daring reader therefore, on the birthday of Jules Verne, a partial listing of his cryptofiction entries to the world:

The Stories of Jean-Marie Cabidoulin
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Mysterious Island

Many of his books have been turned into films over the years, and he served as inspiration for future generations. Read a story or watch a movie, but remember Verne for one of the first cryptofiction authors of modern times.