The American Jules Verne?: History of the Book Seminar Series

The History of the Book seminar series explores the multidisciplinary history of the book. It is designed for, and frequently features, NIU faculty and students. This month, the History of the Book presents: The Copycat Clipper Conundrum: Frank Reade, Jr., Robur the Conqueror, and the Mysterious Missing Letter – Tania Darlington | Assistant Professor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hidden in the depths of the Founders Memorial Library, in the uncatalogued boxes of the Lois McMaster Bujold collection, is a near-unique specimen of science fiction fandom, DAKKAR volume 2, the second of a two-issue Jules Verne fanzine published by former Albert Einstein Planetarium art director and leading space art historian Ron Miller. The zine's existence alone is noteworthy, but its discussion of Verne's influences exposes an even greater mystery that has had English-language Verne scholars debating for decades: What really was the relationship between Verne and prolific dime novel author Luis Senarens, aka "Noname" and why do some of their works share the same art? For further event details visit RBSC's History of Book Seminar website.