Books

Set of all 8 issues of Analog that include the first publication of the two novels that later became "Dune." Includes December 1963, January and February 1964, which contain "Dune World" in three parts and January through Mayl1965, which contain "Prophet of Dune" in five parts. The first 6 issues are in the 'bedsheet' format, the final two issues is digest format. All issues are in good or better condition with over all wear, 4 of the bedsheet issues have orange price sitckers on the front cover that does not affect the artwork, there is some loss of paper to the lower spine of the 2/65 issue. May 1965 issues is only in fair condition. Includes March 1965 issue with the sandworm cover illustration.

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.