NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Chang Chen, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.Set on … the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.
Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for….
When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s 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.
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I first read Dune fifty (50) years ago. As time has passed I’ve worn out several paperback copies of the book and at least 2 hardback copies as I’ve reread the tale time and time again. If you have not read it, don’t base any preconceptions on the two film versions that were produced. Herbert’s epic tale is one helluva ride into the imagination. I found it highly amusing to hear a reference to Mua’dib in an episode of Tim Allen’s “Last Man Standing” TV show. Read the book for your self. Go ride a sandworm in your mind.
One of the best ever.
Stop reading after the first three Dune books! They are great. After the first three they really go off the rails.
What a beginning. Anyone who has any interest in Sci-Fi or fantasy needs to add this to their library. Ignore the movie – it sucks. Just stick to the books. I read all in the original FH series. He should have stopped before Chapterhouse Dune.
But read them all. It will teach you something
This is the kind if book that people are talking about when they talk about a classic
I read this book when it was first published. I loved it then and I love it still. Yes still in love with Paul.
This is a classic.
Brilliant masterpiece
One of the best books I have ever read and still enjoyable to read every few years.
Grandaddy of them all…
This was the best book I ever read! It lead to many sequels ,many written by his son.
Don’t wait to begin to journey into a new universe and experience Spice!
Read it years ago, and I remember it well. I loved it so much I named my daughter after one of the characters.
First book in the series of five one of the best science fiction books ever written
Reread at least ten times.
The hard part was knowing when I was old enough to understand all of it. Loved it once old enough. Still dog ear a copy like an old friend.
I have actually read a couple books in this series. Did not finish the last one, just not an easy read. Completely skipped the movie.
I read this 25 years ago. I didnt want to go to bed but just keep reading!
A true classic.
Awesome story against a very well thought out backdrop
Too long & slow moving.