Author: Herbert, Frank.
Publisher: Nova
Pages:784
Dune will forever stand as the ultimate triumph of imagination that turned Frank Herbert into one of the great visionaries of world literature. This timeless classic is more relevant than ever, soon to inspire a new film and TV series directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049). This collector’s edition celebrates that legacy, reproducing the twelve interior illustrations by acclaimed artist Sam Weber from The Folio Society’s 50th-anniversary commemorative edition. The story unfolds thousands of years in the future, in a vast galactic empire divided into near-feudal territories ruled by noble families. The key to power lies on Arrakis, a desert planet also known as Dune. The protagonist, young Paul Atreides, heir to the Duchy of House Atreides, must confront the Emperor on one side and his family’s ancient enemies, House Harkonnen, on the other. Dune, a remarkable blend of adventure, mysticism, and political intrigue, won the first Nebula Award (1965), the Hugo Award (1966), and established one of the greatest sagas in the history of science fiction.