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Dune (Dune)

by Frank Herbert

Dune (Dune) Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Mauddib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble familyand would bring to fruition humankinds most ancient and unattainable dream.

 

A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. Frank Herberts death in 1986 was a tragic loss, yet the astounding legacy of his visionary fiction will live forever.

Review:

Praise for Dune:

 “Unique...I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings.”

Arthur C. Clarke

“One of the monuments of modern science fiction.”Chicago Tribune

 

“Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.”Robert A. Heinlein 

 

“A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed...a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas...An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.”The Washington Post

Synopsis:

Introducing a true publishing eventan all-new recording of Frank Herberts “astonishing science fiction phenomenon.”* Beginning with Dune and culminating with the masterwork Chapterouse Dune, Audio Renaissance brings a new generation to the classic, epic series that is a landmark of science fiction *The Washington Post

Synopsis:

Introducing a true publishing event& #8212; an all-new recording of Frank Herbert& #8217; s & #8220; astonishing science fiction phenomenon.& #8221; * Beginning with Dune and culminating with the masterwork Chapterouse Dune , Audio Renaissance brings a new generation to the classic, epic series that is a landmark of science fiction
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*The Washington Post

About the Author

Frank Herbert was born in Tacoma, Washington, and educated at the University of Washington, Seattle. He worked a wide variety of jobsincluding TV cameraman, radio commentator, oyster diver, jungle survival instructor, lay analyst, creative writing teacher, reporter and editor of several West Coast newspapersbefore becoming a full-time writer.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781427201430
Author:
Herbert, Frank
Publisher:
MacMillan Audio
Read:
Brick, Scott
Read:
Cassidy, Orlagh
Author:
Vance, Simon
Author:
Cassidy, Orlagh
Author:
Brick, Scott
Author:
Morton, Euan
Subject:
Science Fiction - Series
Subject:
Science Fiction - Space Opera
Subject:
Science Fiction - Adventure
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Life on other planets
Edition Description:
Unabridged
Series:
Dune
Publication Date:
May 2007
Binding:
Compact Disc
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Dimensions:
6.06x5.24x1.69 in. 1.16 lbs.
Media Run Time:
320

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