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Interview: Brian Taves discusses the 100th anniversary of Jules Verne's death and his knack to predict the future

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From: Talk of the Nation Science Friday (NPR)
Date: 20050415
Author:IRA FLATOW

IRA FLATOW
Talk of the Nation Science Friday (NPR)
04-15-2005
Interview: Brian Taves discusses the 100th anniversary of Jules Verne's death and his knack to predict the future

Host: IRA FLATOW
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM

IRA FLATOW, host:

Jules Verne, arguably the father of modern science fiction, died a hundred years ago this spring. Of course, he is best known for books like "From the Earth to the Moon" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." The French writer published 54 novels, mixing science and adventure during a remarkable 42-year career. You know, he had an uncanny knack for predicting the ...

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