ACROSS THE ZODIAC would rank as one of the most enthralling of science fiction adventures if its first publication were today.

But what makes it truly astonishing is that it was conceived and written nearly a century ago -- the first novel ever to blend the most advanced scientific information with amazingly accurate visionary imagination to take us on a flight between the planets to face-to-face encounter with a race of aliens.

Its narrative excitement is totally gripping.

Its prophetic power is extraordinary.

That it has been forgotten for many years seems incredible. And its reappearance now is a cause for celebration.