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Dune
Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune, the first book in one of the greatest science fiction series ever written. Now a major blockbuster film starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
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Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written.
Melange, or 'spice', is the most valuable - and rarest - element in the universe; a drug that does everything from increasing a person's lifespan to making interstellar travel possible. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world Arrakis.
Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe.
When the Emperor transfers stewardship of Arrakis from the noble House Harkonnen to House Atreides, the Harkonnens fight back, murdering Duke Leto Atreides. Paul, his son, and Lady Jessica, his concubine, flee into the desert. On the point of death, they are rescued by a band of Fremen, the native people of Arrakis, who control Arrakis' second great resource: the giant worms that burrow beneath the burning desert sands.
In order to avenge his father and retake Arrakis from the Harkonnens, Paul must earn the trust of the Fremen and lead a tiny army against the innumerable forces aligned against them.
And his journey will change the universe.Series: Dune
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Dune by Frank Herbert is highly praised for its unique place in science fiction, often compared to The Lord of the Rings for its epic scope. Reviewers commend its intricate political and ecological themes, as well as its deep and convincing world-building. The intricate plot and complex characters, including the villain Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, resonate with fans of A Song of Ice and Fire. It's recognized as a landmark in modern science fiction and celebrated for its powerful and imaginative storytelling.
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ISBN: 9780340960196
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 July 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Illustration: n/a
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 42.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 408g
Pages: 592
About the Author
Frank Herbert was born in 1920. His colourful and varied career included stints as a radio news commentator and jungle survival instructor. He is best known for creating the world of DUNE, which established Frank Herbert as a master of modern science fiction. He died in 1986.
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