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Frank Herbert – The Great Dune Trilogy – Dune/Dune Messiah/Children Of Dune – First Edition Set 1966-76
£3,750.00
A set of three first edition, first printings published by Gollancz between 1966 and 1976. Comprising: ‘Dune’ [1966] – a near fine book without inscriptions. Titles a little faded. In a very good unclipped wrapper. Laminate lifting a little to the fore-edge. Some wear to the spine tips and corners and one closed tear to the rear panel. ‘Dune Messiah’ [1971] – a very good book without inscriptions, a little spotted, in very good unclipped wrapper with some v-shaped chips to the spine and corners. ‘Children of Dune’ [1976] – a near fine book in like wrapper which is unfaded to the spine.
Frank Herbert’s Dune trilogy, consisting of Dune (1965), Dune Messiah (1969), and Children of Dune (1976), is a cornerstone of science fiction. The epic saga is set on the desert planet Arrakis, where Paul Atreides rises to power amidst political intrigue, religious prophecy, and ecological challenges. The trilogy explores complex themes of power, religion, and environmental stewardship as Paul, and later his children, navigate the consequences of his messianic role. The series is lauded for its intricate world-building, deep philosophical insights, and the way it redefines the science fiction genre with its rich narrative.
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A set of three first edition, first printings published by Gollancz between 1966 and 1976. Comprising: ‘Dune’ [1966] – a near fine book without inscriptions. Titles a little faded. In a very good unclipped wrapper. Laminate lifting a little to the fore-edge. Some wear to the spine tips and corners and one closed tear to the rear panel. ‘Dune Messiah’ [1971] – a very good book without inscriptions, a little spotted, in very good unclipped wrapper with some v-shaped chips to the spine and corners. ‘Children of Dune’ [1976] – a near fine book in like wrapper which is unfaded to the spine.
Frank Herbert’s Dune trilogy, consisting of Dune (1965), Dune Messiah (1969), and Children of Dune (1976), is a cornerstone of science fiction. The epic saga is set on the desert planet Arrakis, where Paul Atreides rises to power amidst political intrigue, religious prophecy, and ecological challenges. The trilogy explores complex themes of power, religion, and environmental stewardship as Paul, and later his children, navigate the consequences of his messianic role. The series is lauded for its intricate world-building, deep philosophical insights, and the way it redefines the science fiction genre with its rich narrative.
