{"product_id":"the-unparalleled-adventure-of-one-tim-zengerink-9781806680467","title":"The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall: A Whimsical Lunar Voyage-Early Sci-Fi, Satire \u0026 Daring Imagination (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever wondered why the boldest ideas are always called madness-until they work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before science fiction had a name, Edgar Allan Poe took readers on a flight no one had dared imagine. In \u003cem\u003eThe Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall\u003c\/em\u003e, we follow an eccentric Dutch inventor who, fed up with life's frustrations and debt collectors, decides to escape Earth entirely-by launching himself to the moon in a homemade balloon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending wry satire, early scientific speculation, and otherworldly adventure, Poe's tale is a thrilling mix of intellect and absurdity. As Hans drifts higher, describing oxygen apparatuses and atmospheric shifts with faux-scientific flair, readers are swept into a cosmic journey that's both wildly entertaining and slyly subversive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern edition enhances the readability of Poe's 1835 classic without compromising his wit, imagination, or eerie undertone. For fans of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Douglas Adams, this is a must-read origin point for speculative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll discover in this modern translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Eccentric Space Voyage Before Its Time\u003c\/strong\u003e - A balloon trip to the moon filled with clever inventions and curious problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Pioneering Blend of Satire and Science\u003c\/strong\u003e - Poe weaves sharp humor and imaginative theories into one of the earliest sci-fi narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Surreal Tale of Escape and Reinvention\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hans Pfaall isn't just fleeing Earth-he's chasing a wild dream that defies reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern, Accessible Retelling\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rewritten for clarity and style while preserving Poe's spirit, wit, and lunar absurdities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Zengerink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806680467\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806680467\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Tim Zengerink","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47580146794751,"sku":"9781806680467","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6d41b043-2dc1-4099-902f-2323eb61ac29.jpg?v=1763879112","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-unparalleled-adventure-of-one-tim-zengerink-9781806680467","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}