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Dune: Deluxe Edition Hardcover - 2019
by Herbert, Frank
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A deluxe hardcover edition of the bestselling science-fiction book of all time--part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics.sics.
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Details
- Title Dune: Deluxe Edition
- Author Herbert, Frank
- Binding Hardcover
- Condition New
- Pages 688
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Ace Books
- Date 2019-10-01
- Features Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # 52YZZZ010C6P_ns
- ISBN 9780593099322 / 059309932X
- Weight 2.2 lbs (1.00 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6.5 x 2.1 in (22.86 x 16.51 x 5.33 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Assassination
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
About this book
The first in the epic science fiction series of the same name, Dune is set on the desert planet Arrakis, host to "the Spice" - the most important resource in the universe, needed for interplanetary travel and coveted for its effects on longevity and granting incredible psychic powers among humans. Amidst an intergalactic power struggle, would-be heir to the planet's stewardship Paul Atreides is cast out into the desert to die following a coup. Joining a group of zealots called the Fremen, Paul soon becomes considered their messiah - Mahdi - and recognizes in them a formidable fighting force with whom he can retake control of Arrakis. Dune won both the Hugo Award for Best Novel and the Nebula Award for Best Novel.
First Edition Identification
Dune is one of the high points for science fiction collectors and was first published in 1965 by Chilton Book Company in Philadelphia (an interesting departure for the publisher, who to that date had only published automotive repair manuals). The true first will read "First Edition" on the copyright page, with no subsequent printings, and will be in blue cloth boards. The jacket is a pictorial dark red and blue desert scene, and the rear panel has a map. The price on the jacket flap should be $5.95 and the rear flap should have the Chilton address across four lines.
Beware mistaking the more widely-published Book Club Edition as a true first. Although this is one of the rare cases where a BCE has value to collectors, there is a dramatic price difference between the two.
Beware mistaking the more widely-published Book Club Edition as a true first. Although this is one of the rare cases where a BCE has value to collectors, there is a dramatic price difference between the two.