Books

London: Gollancz, 1966-. A set of three first edition, first printings published by Gollancz between 1966 and 1976. Comprising: 'Dune' [1966] - a near fine book without inscriptions. Titles a little faded. In a very good unclipped wrapper. Laminate lifting a little to the fore-edge. Some wear to the spine tips and corners and one closed tear to the rear panel. 'Dune Messiah' [1971] - a very good book without inscriptions, a little spotted, in very good unclipped wrapper with some v-shaped chips to the spine and corners. 'Children of Dune' [1976] - a near fine book in like wrapper which is unfaded to the spine. Frank Herbert's Dune trilogy, consisting of Dune (1965), Dune Messiah (1969), and Children of Dune (1976), is a cornerstone of science fiction. The epic saga is set on the desert planet Arrakis, where Paul Atreides rises to power amidst political intrigue, religious prophecy, and ecological challenges. The trilogy explores complex themes of power,…

In Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction novel "Dune," the intricate tale unfolds across a distant future where noble families vie for control over the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the highly coveted spice melange. The Atreides family, led by Duke Leto Atreides and his son Paul, assumes stewardship of Arrakis, navigating a perilous political landscape rife with treachery and ambition. As Paul adapts to the harsh desert environment, he encounters the Fremen, Arrakis's indigenous people, and discovers his latent abilities tied to their prophecy of a messianic figure known as the Kwisatz Haderach. Paul grapples with his destiny, mastering the complexities of politics, religion, and warfare while confronting personal struggles and ethical dilemmas. The novel explores themes of power, ecology, religion, and the human condition, set against a richly imagined backdrop of a desert planet teeming with political intrigue and mystical intrigue.