‘Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.’

One of Jules Verne’s most acclaimed works, Around the World in 80 Days is an exhilarating piece of adventure writing that continues to have a profound influence on popular culture today.

Meet Phileas Fogg: wealthy, meticulous and long-time member of the renowned Reform Club. His life is one of quiet routine – that is until he bets half his fortune on an outlandish claim: that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Together with his trusty valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey across the world that will expose him to unexpected challenges, diverse cultures and stunning landscapes. Traversing Italy, India, Hong Kong, Japan and the US, Fogg and Passepartout are forced to navigate mistaken identities, a relentless detective, unreliable means of transport and so much more. Fast-paced, witty and packed with action, Around the World in 80 Days is an exhilarating account of one man’s perseverance and thirst for adventure.

Jules Verne (1828 – 1905) was a French author. A prolific writer, Verne penned novels, poetry, plays and essays during his career, but is best known for his adventure series Voyages Extraordinaires. He is the third most-translated author in the world, after Agatha Christie and William Shakespeare.