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First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 30s. The first UK edition of Frank Herbert's classic space opera, originally published serially in three parts as 'Dune World' in John W. Campbell's magazine Analog (December 1963). Lettering to spine slightly dulled, minor rubbing and bumping; jacket with some chipping and closed tears at/near corners, slight loss to head of spine affecting title.

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.