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Dune

by Frank Herbert

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ISBN13: 9780441172719
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Staff Pick

I'm sure other Powell's employees have chosen Dune as a staff pick, and for good reason: It's a science fiction classic. It is densely written and almost prophetic in nature. The spice, and the desert wars over it, sound so very much like our current situation regarding oil in the Middle East. Tinged with the supernatural, filled with believable characters, and laced with the very spice it is about, this book is an unparalleled work of science fiction. Herbert manages to create a whole new and possible galaxy. The only thing holding Dune back from "graduating" to the literature sections of bookstores is that it is too much a science fiction novel, though I feel it is as well written as any piece of great literature. I recommend this to any and all readers (even those who despise science fiction). I believe it should fall into the same category as 1984, The Great Gatsby, or To Kill a Mockingbird: a classic.
Recommended by Hobie, Powell's City of Books

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Set on the desert planet Arakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family — and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. A 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.

Review:

"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

Review:

"Unique...I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings." Arthur C. Clarke

Review:

"One of the monuments of modern science fiction." Chicago Tribune

Review:

"Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious." Robert A. Heinlein

Synopsis:

Paul Atreides moves with his family to the planet Dune and is forced into exile when his father's government is overthrown. The first book in the series.
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About the Author

Frank Herbert (1920-1986) created the most beloved novel in the annals of science fiction, Dune. He was a man of many facets, of countless passageways that ran through an intricate mind. His magnum opus is a reflection of this, a classic work that stands as one of the most complex, multi-layered novels ever written in any genre. Today the novel is more popular than ever, with new readers continually discovering it and telling their friends to pick up a copy. It has been translated into dozens of languages and has sold almost 20 million copies.
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Table of Contents

Dune Book I. Dune

Book II. Muad'dib

Book III. The Prophet

Appendix I: The Ecology of Dune

Appendix II: The Religion of Dune

Appendix III: Report on Bene Gesserit

Motives and Purposes

Appendix IV: The Almanaken-Ashraf

(Selected Excerpts of the Noble Houses)

Terminology of the Imperium

Map

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dial m for moniker, September 22, 2011 (view all comments by dial m for moniker)
This is the first, and one of the only, sci-fi books I've read. It was given to me, along with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, by a friend from H.S. who told me that both books were absolutely essential reading. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Dune. It's got spice.
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Marlene Harris, September 22, 2011 (view all comments by Marlene Harris)
Dune is marvelous. Not because it's a classic, but because it's a fantastic story that grabs you from beginning to end. I still have my original copy from way back. The story still sings. Paul is a hero for the ages, and Frank Herbert created an entire universe with incredible depth. Forget anything you might have heard about the early sequels (please!) and don't even think about the movies (never judge a book by its movie). Just read this book.
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Susan Mahaffey, September 22, 2011 (view all comments by Susan Mahaffey)
This is an excellent book. It is a must read. There was a movie of Dune which sadly was a very poor representation of this novel. The story held my attention from the very first page and made me a science fiction fan for life. It is written in such a way that I found it hard to put down. This is not a boring book!

It is a book that I think everyone should read as I think that it is a novel that will expand your mind to think of life differently!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780441172719
Author:
Herbert, Frank
Publisher:
Ace
Author:
Various
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Dune (imaginary place)
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Dune (Imaginary place) -- Fiction.
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-A to Z
Copyright:
1996
Edition Description:
S-Boxed Set
Series:
Dune
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20120731
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
896
Dimensions:
6.88x4.20x.90 in. .56 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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Product details 896 pages ACE Charter - English 9780441172719 Reviews:
"Staff Pick" by ,

I'm sure other Powell's employees have chosen Dune as a staff pick, and for good reason: It's a science fiction classic. It is densely written and almost prophetic in nature. The spice, and the desert wars over it, sound so very much like our current situation regarding oil in the Middle East. Tinged with the supernatural, filled with believable characters, and laced with the very spice it is about, this book is an unparalleled work of science fiction. Herbert manages to create a whole new and possible galaxy. The only thing holding Dune back from "graduating" to the literature sections of bookstores is that it is too much a science fiction novel, though I feel it is as well written as any piece of great literature. I recommend this to any and all readers (even those who despise science fiction). I believe it should fall into the same category as 1984, The Great Gatsby, or To Kill a Mockingbird: a classic.

by Hobie
"Review" by , "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."
"Review" by , "Unique...I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings."
"Review" by , "One of the monuments of modern science fiction."
"Review" by , "Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious."
"Synopsis" by , Paul Atreides moves with his family to the planet Dune and is forced into exile when his father's government is overthrown. The first book in the series.
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