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by Frank Herbert (Author) "In the week before their departure to Arrakis, when all the final scurrying about had reached a nearly unbearable frenzy, an old crone came to..." (more)
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This Hugo and Nebula Award winner tells the sweeping tale of a desert planet called Arrakis, the focus of an intricate power struggle in a byzantine interstellar empire. Arrakis is the sole source of Melange, the "spice of spices." Melange is necessary for interstellar travel and grants psychic powers and longevity, so whoever controls it wields great influence.

The troubles begin when stewardship of Arrakis is transferred by the Emperor from the Harkonnen Noble House to House Atreides. The Harkonnens don't want to give up their privilege, though, and through sabotage and treachery they cast young Duke Paul Atreides out into the planet's harsh environment to die. There he falls in with the Fremen, a tribe of desert dwellers who become the basis of the army with which he will reclaim what's rightfully his. Paul Atreides, though, is far more than just a usurped duke. He might be the end product of a very long-term genetic experiment designed to breed a super human; he might be a messiah. His struggle is at the center of a nexus of powerful people and events, and the repercussions will be felt throughout the Imperium.

Dune is one of the most famous science fiction novels ever written, and deservedly so. The setting is elaborate and ornate, the plot labyrinthine, the adventures exciting. Five sequels follow. --Brooks Peck --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Dune is to science fiction what The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy. Though fans believed they had bid a sad farewell to the sand planet of Arrakis upon Herbert's death in 1986, his son Brian has assumed writing the Nebula and Hugo award-winning series with the help of Kevin J. Anderson. But the original is always the most popular, and Ace here offers a good-quality hardcover complete with maps, a glossary, and appendixes. The book's huge fan base should expand even more thanks to a six-hour miniseries premiering on the Sci-Fi Channel later this year that is said to be more faithful to the book than David Lynch's truly awful 1984 feature film.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Trilogy Ever Conceived, Jun 24 2004
By Dan P. (New Castle, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
The Dune Trilogy, written by award winning author Frank Herbert, is a spellbounding trilogy that captures the hearts of billions. At first glance, Dune seems no more than another tale of fueds and conspiracies, but after reading the book through, it is a complex, deep story that will keep you from putting the book down. The Dune Chronicals is by far one of the most compelling pieces of writting in modern literature and is science-fiction's answer J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. Dune is a grand story and should never be without the rest of the Dune Trilogy that ties it's concept together. I myself am looking forward to the conclusion of the Dune Chronicals in Brian Herbert's 'Hunters of Dune' and 'Sandworms of Dune'.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not LOTR, No, definately not. It's much better., Oct 14 2006
By Steven W. Williams (Kitakami, Iwate, Japan) - See all my reviews
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I will surely burn but I have to say it; "DUNE" stands head and shoulders above LOTR. LOTR is good but it is predictable. Dune has much more detailed and it's scope wider. Certainly, "Dune" is the harder read but much more worthwhile. This book digs much deeper into the nature of humanity, its goals, its weaknesses, strengths, and the nature of religions.

Comparing the books is, however, like comparing apples to oranges. Yes, they are both fruits, both are round-ish, both are tasty, and both grow on trees but they are very different. One book is about a quest and the battle between good and evil. The other is about the battle between humans who are both good and evil at the same time. It is a book about "wheels within wheels" that exist in each of our natures and in our society. Dune is amazing and worthy of reading twice or three times to see the layers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired me to write an essay on it, Jun 13 2004
By Sera (Australia) - See all my reviews
Dune is one of the deepest science fiction books of its time, you'd never really guess that it was written about 50 years ago. It tells of a boy named Paul who is destined to become the religious leader of the Fremen, the native dwellers of Arrakis. The politics and religious aspect in Dune are very well balanced and the characters are quite realistic for a sci-fi. If you're into sci-fi or not, you really should read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Masterpiece
Not much more can be said about this book than has already been said. I finally read it after countless recommendations and putting it off for years. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Harrison Koehli

5.0 out of 5 stars Comparative to LOTR?
While it is quite true that comparing this series to that of LOTR is a bit absurd, I will not bow down to the opinions of those who believe Dune doesn't hold a candle to LOTR. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2007 by Lain

2.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT Lord of the Rings
Comparing this 500 page sleeping pill to Lord of the Rings is like comparing a Rolls Royce Phantom II to a 1975 Pinto. Read more
Published on Jul 8 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Very intricate and detailed, but not quite a page-turner
Having been a science fiction fan for only a short time, and mostly through the works of Robert A. Heinlein, I felt compelled to read Dune as I considered it my "duty"... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by BasinBictory

4.0 out of 5 stars A Novel That Should Be Read
It's true what they say about Dune - it is to science fiction what LotR is to fantasy, and for good reason. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by VIN

5.0 out of 5 stars third times the charm
i must admit that i started to read Dune on three seperate occassions before i was able to finish it completely. Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by Big Scary

5.0 out of 5 stars Kick off the saga with a bang!
Frank Herbert knocks it out of the park in this masterpiece, the first and best novel in his Dune Saga. Read more
Published on May 15 2004 by therosen

5.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted
Dune took Herbert a long time to write and it shows in the craftsmanship. I love the vastness of the universe he's created. Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by Sarah Sammis

3.0 out of 5 stars A classic perhaps, but certainly not a masterpiece
This sci-fi classic tells the story of the planet Arrakis (otherwise known as Dune). It is a barren place, mainly desert, and water is scarce. Read more
Published on May 3 2004 by S. Becker

5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable and intriguing work
Herbert, in a way that so few else have, has crafted a new world full of life and detail. mMore than just a work of science fistion, Dune articulates several resonating stories of... Read more
Published on April 13 2004 by J. R. Veber

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