Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus and the inspiration for the
spectacular cinematic events Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two . 'An astonishing science
fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST 'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the
Rings' Arthur C Clarke Herbert's evocative epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis
the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions.
Arrakis is the source of spice a mind-enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible
it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and his family take up
court there they fall into a trap set by the Duke's bitter rival Baron Harkonnen. The Duke is
poisoned but his wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of Arrakis which
have given the planet its nickname of Dune. Paul and his mother join the Fremen the Arrakis
natives who have learnt to live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. But learning to survive
is not enough - Paul's destiny was mapped out long ago and his mother is committed to seeing it
fulfilled. Read the books which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic
events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024) starring Timothee Chalomet Florence
Pugh Jessica Ferguson and Austin Butler. A science fiction spectacular like no other this is
a deeply climate conscious novel and a compelling family saga for the ages. * * * * * * * *
* * * * * 'This is - quite simply - the most magnificent Sci-Fi epic ever written . . . The
scope of Asimov's Foundation the attention to detail and context of Tolkien's LotR coupled
with an unmatched visionary socio-ecological messianic narrative that is scarily relevant today
' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Frank Herbert's immortal space opera that created many of the
tropes we take for granted inside them is a book that doesn't need my endorsement . . . the
nobility is some of the most decadent and depraved in fiction . . . It's a fantastic book
amazing story ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The blend of science-aversion exploitation of
the naive by systematic manipulation of religion and witchcraft and the harsh realities of
life in a barren and mineral depleted desert is astounding. I love these books! ' Goodreads
reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Herbert succeeds at juxtaposing so many different elements: ecology
religion consciousness feudalism space travel ... gawsh I could go on! . . . It is a mainly
character-driven plot with the three books in this trilogy focusing on the Atreides family on
Dune . . . I think everyone should delve into this world let themselves be absorbed by it. It
makes you question your reality your choices your relationships and the impact you have on
the world or the impact the world has on you' Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' Dune perhaps
epitomises science-fiction . The willingness to embrace big ideas and show them playing out on
a broad canvas . . . You have to read it to believe it ' Goodreads reviewer
