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First Edition, First Printing, Signed Boldly Signed by Frank Herbert to the half title page. A Fine book in a Near fine dust jacket. As called for there is no date on the copyright page other than the 1984 date. The book is in fine condition with brown quarter cloth and yellow paper boards, and unfaded gilt titles to the spine. The book has clean boards with sharp corners, and no edgewear. A very solid tight copy in a tight and square binding. The end papers are clean with no inscriptions, no bookplates, and no bookstore stamps. The internal pages are crisp, clean, bright and flat with no writing, no inscriptions, no stains but slight faint foxing to the outer page block, no handling marks, no age toning, no bent pages, and no internal foxing. Boldly Signed by Frank Herbert to the half title page ?Frank Herbert? without an inscription. Please see the many detailed images. The stunning original near fine condition dust jacket maintains the strong vibrant colors with a few tiny nicks to the top of the spine, and a bit of smudge to the ?E? in Dune on the front panel, otherwise No edgewear, No rips, No chips, No stains, No rubbing, and No foxing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $16.95. A clean handsome fine/near fine condition copy of this title with a fantastic signature. One of the important landmark SciFi/Fantasy titles as the fifth book in the Dune series. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other landmark SciFi listings.

"Heretics of Dune" by Frank Herbert is the fifth installment in the "Dune" series, offering a continuation of the intricate and expansive universe established in the earlier books. Set thousands of years after the events of the original series, the story presents a markedly changed landscape within the Dune universe. The Bene Gesserit, an ancient and powerful sisterhood, faces internal divisions and challenges as their centuries-old plans and breeding programs encounter unforeseen consequences. The primary narrative revolves around the emergence of Sheeana, a young girl with mysterious abilities, including the power to control sandworms, the iconic creatures of the desert planet Arrakis (Dune). Meanwhile, the story introduces the ghola of Duncan Idaho, a character resurrected from the dead and struggling with fragmented memories from his past lives. As he grapples with his resurrected existence, he becomes entangled in the unfolding events and power struggles. The novel delves into the shifting political landscape, introducing new factions, alliances, and power dynamics. It explores the decline of the Empire and the rise of different groups vying for control in the aftermath of the original series' events. Heretics of Dune examines themes of politics, religion, evolution, and the complexities of power. It delves into the nature of humanity, the consequences of manipulating genetic lines, and the pursuit of survival in a universe marked by turmoil and transformation. Frank Herbert's intricate world-building, complex characters, and philosophical musings continue to captivate readers as the story navigates the intricacies of power and survival in a universe where old orders crumble, and new forces rise to prominence. The novel stands as a bridge between the original "Dune" series and Herbert's later books, offering a departure from the established narrative while expanding upon the themes and mythos of the Dune universe.