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London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1966. First U.K. Edition. A monumental work of science fiction, "the story of a selectively bred messiah who acquires paranormal powers by use of the spice that is the main product of the desert planet Arrakis, and uses them to prepare for the ecological renewal of the world. Politics and metaphysics are tightly bound into a remarkably detailed and coherent pattern; an imaginative tour-de-force" (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 4-268). Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, and basis for both the 1984 David Lynch film, and Dennis Villeneuve's Oscar-winning adaptations starring Timothée Chalamet. Sargent, p.141. First Impression. Octavo (23.5cm); black-dark brown paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; viii,[2],3-430,[2]pp. Two faint, tiny scuffs to right edge of textblock, else a fresh, Fine copy. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced 30/- net), lightly edgeworn, with some mild shelfwear, a bit of bubbling to the laminate along…

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.

The First Edition (but also second printing) of Dune has blue boards. If the boards are red or dark brown, this is the Book Club Edition (and not as valuable). On the inside of the rear flap look for these text lines at the bottom: CHILTON BOOKS (a thick horizontal black line) A division of Chilton Company Publishers Philadelphia and New York Inside the book look for: Copyright © 1965 by Frank Herbert First Edition All Rights Reserved Published in Philadelphia by Chilton Company and simultaneously in Toronto, Canada, by Ambassador Books, Ltd. The original dust jacket of the first edition features a design by John Schoenherr, depicting a giant sand-worm against a desert landscape. Also, check for the price listed on the front flap, which should be $5.95 for the first edition. The flap has a blue tone to it as opposed to a red tone for the Book Club version. Be aware of 'Book Club Editions'. The book club editions look similar to the real first editions but are smaller. Look for any indications that it might be a book club edition. These typically mention the book club edition on the jacket or the copyright page. The original cover of the real first edition was bound in blue cloth with gold lettering on the spine. The First Edition book weighs approximately 928 grams. The First Edition will NOT have an ISBN number.