Description
Dune (Movie Tie-In) by Frank Herbert is Book 1 of the legendary Dune series and a special movie tie-in edition of one of the most influential science fiction novels ever written. Combining epic space opera, political intrigue, environmental themes, religion and extraordinary world-building, the novel introduces Paul Atreides, the desert planet Arrakis and the struggle for control of the most valuable substance in the universe: spice.
Arrakis is a world of extreme heat, enormous sandworms and almost no natural water. Yet the planet is essential to the entire Imperium because it is the only source of melange, the spice that makes interstellar civilisation possible.
When House Atreides is ordered to take control of Arrakis, young Paul arrives with his father Duke Leto and his mother Lady Jessica. What appears to be an opportunity for the family quickly reveals itself as part of a dangerous political trap involving House Harkonnen, the Emperor and forces competing for control of the planet.
After betrayal changes everything, Paul is forced into the desert and encounters the Fremen, a people who have adapted to one of the harshest environments imaginable. As he learns their customs and discovers the extent of his own abilities, Paul begins moving toward a destiny that may transform Arrakis and the balance of power across the universe.
Frank Herbert builds the story around much more than adventure. Dune explores politics, religion, ecology, economics, colonialism, leadership and the dangers of charismatic heroes. The struggle for spice becomes inseparable from the struggle for control of people, resources and belief.
This Movie Tie-In Edition connects Frank Herbert's original novel with Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed film adaptation, making it especially appealing to readers who discovered Arrakis, Paul Atreides, Chani and the Fremen through the movies.
For readers searching for Dune books in order, Frank Herbert novels, classic science fiction, epic space opera, political sci-fi or the novel behind the Dune films, this is the essential starting point for the saga.
Why You'll Love It
- Book 1 of Frank Herbert's original Dune series
- Special Movie Tie-In Edition
- Introduces Paul Atreides and the world of Arrakis
- Features the Fremen, Bene Gesserit and House Atreides
- Includes the legendary sandworms and spice melange
- Epic combination of science fiction and political intrigue
- Exceptional world-building and desert ecology
- Explores power, religion, prophecy and leadership
- Winner of the Nebula Award and Hugo Award
- Ideal for fans of Denis Villeneuve's Dune films
- Essential reading for space opera fans
- Starting point for the complete Dune saga