Dune
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Chapter Book · 1965

Dune

By Frank Herbert

Book #1 in the Dune series

On a desert planet, a young heir faces betrayal and a destiny that could change humanity forever.

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704 pages· 175,233 words
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On the harsh desert world of Arrakis, young Paul Atreides inherits a perilous legacy. As his noble family is betrayed, Paul must navigate a treacherous path to fulfill a destiny beyond his wildest dreams. The coveted spice melange, key to life and power, is at the heart of a deadly struggle. As Paul transforms into the enigmatic Muad'Dib, he confronts forces that could alter the fate of the universe. Will he rise to the challenge or be consumed by the sands of Arrakis? Discover a tale of adventure, mysticism, and political intrigue in this epic saga.

From the publisher

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Frank Herbert’s epic masterpiece–a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. This deluxe hardcover edition of Dune includes: - An iconic new cover- Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers- A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacket- A redesigned world map of Dune- An updated Introduction by Brian Herbert Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for… When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. DUNE is directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Chang Chen, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem

At a glance
Format
Pages
704
Words
175,233
Audience
Adult
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
Books about epic talesBooks about revengeBooks about desertsBooks about space explorationBooks about intergalactic politics
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The series

The Dune series

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Dune Messiah

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Children of Dune

1976

God Emperor of Dune

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Heretics of Dune

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
August 2, 2005
First published
June 1, 1965
Publisher
Ace
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780441013593

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