The Great Dune Trilogy: Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune (Gollancz S.F.) Book

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 ho 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. ; DUNE is one of the most famous science fiction novels of all time. DUNE is consistently voted the best SF novel in the world There's been a resurgence of interest in Frank Herbert since his son started writing DUNE novels THE GREAT DUNE TRILOGY contains the original - and still the best - DUNE novels: DUNE DUNE MESSIAH and CHILDREN OF DUNE All of the DUNE books are core backlist bestseller This is perfect for the bargain seeker: the omnibus edition is cheaper than buying the three paperbacks separately!

The Great Dune Trilogy : Paperback : Orion Publishing Co : 9780575070707 : : 17 Nov 2005 : The classic Dune trilogy, one of the most influential SF series ever written 'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C Clarke