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Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written. Melange, or 'spice', is the most valuable - and rarest - element in the universe; a drug that does everything from increasing a person's life-span to making intersteller travel possible. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world Arrakis.Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe. When the Emperor transfers stewardship of Arrakis from the noble House Harkonnen to House Atreides, the Harkonnens fight back, murdering Duke Leto Atreides.Paul, his son, and Lady Jessica, his concubine, flee into the desert. On the point of death, they are rescued by a band for Fremen, the native people of Arrakis, who control Arrakis' second great resource: the giant worms that burrow beneath the burning desert sands. In order to avenge his father and retake Arrakis from the Harkonnens, Paul must earn the trust of the Fremen and lead a tiny army against the innumerable forces aligned against them.And his journey will change the universe.

Før Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Tjenerindens fortælling og Star Wars var der Dune.Frank Herberts stort anlagte geopolitiske saga om naturressourcer, menneskets potentiale og kampen mod imperialisme er blandt alle tiders mest berømte sciencefiction-værker og genudgives nu på dansk.Melange, eller ‘krydderiet’, er det mest værdifulde og mest eftertragtede element i universet. Et stof, der blandt meget andet kan forlænge menneskets levetid og muliggøre interstellare rejser. Og det findes kun på en planet: den ugæstfri ørkenverden Arrakis – også kaldet Dune. Den, der kontrollerer krydderiet, kontrollerer universet.Da Kejseren overdrager forvaltningen af Arrakis fraHuset Harkonnen til Huset Atreides, udbryder et spil på liv og død om det galaktiske herredømme og universets fremtid. I midten af kampen står Paul Atreides, arving til Atreides-tronen, og hans familie, der skal navigere blandt venner og fjender for at overleve. Efter et attentat mod tronen tvinges Paul ud i ørkenen, hvor han reddes af en gruppe frimenere, Arrakis oprindelige beboere, som han bliver leder for i kampen mod overmagten.

The story begun in Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune continues with Dune Messiah, an extraordinary novel about the price of victory and the cost of war.

The epic that began with the HUGO and NEBULA Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

Opfølgeren til Frank Herberts massive succesroman Dune. Profeten på Dune fortsætter historien om Paul Atreides, bedre kendt – og frygtet – som manden døbt Muad'Dib. Som kejser over universet besidder han mere magt, end en enkelt mand nogensinde var beregnet til at have. Tilbedt som et religiøst ikon står Paul over for truslen fra de fjender, han fordrev, da han overtog tronen – og en sammensværgelse, der blev til inden for hans egen indflydelsessfære. Og da Huset Atreides begynder at smuldre, trues hans elsker, Chani, og dermed den ufødte arving til hans families dynasti.Frank Herbert (1920-86) blev født i Tacoma, Washington, og arbejdede som journalist og senere som redaktør for en række aviser, inden han blev fuldtidsforfatter. Hans første science fiction-historie blev publiceret i 1952, og i de følgende år udgav han en lang række noveller og romaner. Dune udkom i 1965 og blev det første af seks værker i sagaen om ørkenplaneten Arrakis. Sagaens tematisering af ressourceknaphed, geopolitik og planetarisk økologi har gjort den til en forløber for nutidens cli-fi og det aktuelle fokus på klimaforandringer. Efter Herberts død har hans søn, Brian Herbert og forfatteren Kevin J. Anderson, skrevet en lang række romaner inden for Dune-universet. Herberts omfattende øvrige forfatterskab spænder bredt, men til de mest læseværdige værker hører blandt andre romanerne The Green Brain (1965) og specielt Hellstrom’s Hive (1973), der begge tematiserer menneskets prekære forhold til naturen og den aktuelle planetariske situation.

The epic that began with the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

The epic that began with the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and Charlotte Rampling.Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for....When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.

The most famous, widely acclaimed and popular of all sf novelsNAMED ONE OF THE BBC's 100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST

Den tredje bog i Frank Herberts storslåede science-fiction-serie. Kejserens børn, tvillingerne Leto og Ghanima, har overnaturlige kræfter og rummer alle tidligere generationers erfaringer. De trues under magtkampen på Klit, som er begyndt at grønnes. Leto og Ghanima forsøger at erobre magten og skabe fred på Klit, efter at de har været udsat for et mislykket attentat.Frank Herbert (1920-86) blev født i Tacoma, Washington, og arbejdede som journalist og senere som redaktør for en række aviser, inden han blev fuldtidsforfatter. Hans første science fiction-historie blev publiceret i 1952, og i de følgende år udgav han en lang række noveller og romaner. Dune udkom i 1965 og blev det første af seks værker i sagaen om ørkenplaneten Arrakis. Sagaens tematisering af ressourceknaphed, geopolitik og planetarisk økologi har gjort den til en forløber for nutidens cli-fi og det aktuelle fokus på klimaforandringer. Efter Herberts død har hans søn, Brian Herbert og forfatteren Kevin J. Anderson, skrevet en lang række romaner inden for Dune-universet. Herberts omfattende øvrige forfatterskab spænder bredt, men til de mest læseværdige værker hører blandt andre romanerne The Green Brain (1965) og specielt Hellstrom’s Hive (1973), der begge tematiserer menneskets prekære forhold til naturen og den aktuelle planetariske situation.

The epic that began with the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

Book Four in the Magnificent Dune Chroniclesthe Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeMillennia have passed on Arrakis, and the once-desert planet is green with life. Leto Atreides, the son of the world's savior, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, is still alive but far from human. To preserve humanity's future, he sacrificed his own by merging with a sandworm, granting him near immortality as God Emperor of Dune for the past thirty-five hundred years.Leto's rule is not a benevolent one. His transformation has made not only his appearance but his morality inhuman. A rebellion, led by Siona, a member of the Atreides family, has risen to oppose the despot's rule. But Siona is unaware that Leto's vision of a Golden Path for humanity requires her to fulfill a destiny she never wantedor could possibly conceive....

TAKE HOME THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S BOXED SET THAT INCLUDES DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF DUNE, DUNE MESSIAH, AND CHILDREN OF DUNE—THE FIRST THREE NOVELS IN FRANK HERBERT'S BESTSELLING DUNE SAGA.This deluxe boxed set includes a gorgeous slipcase with original art and exquisitely designed hardcover editions of each novel, featuring:• Iconic new covers• Stained edges• Stamped and foiled cases featuring quotes from the Litany Against Fear• Fully illustrated endpapers• An illustrated poster on the interior of each jacketSet on the planet Arrakis, Frank Herbert's epic Dune saga tells the story of Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction will set Paul and his family on a journey towards a destiny beyond imagination, one that will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream....

Book Five in the Magnificent Dune Chroniclesthe Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeLeto Atreides, the God Emperor of Dune, is dead. In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has fallen into ruin. The great Scattering saw millions abandon the crumbling civilization and spread out beyond the reaches of known space. The planet Arrakisnow called Rakishas reverted to its desert climate, and its great sandworms are dying.Now the Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as these factions vie for control over the remnants of the Empire, a girl named Sheeana rises to prominence in the wastelands of Rakis, sending religious fervor throughout the galaxy. For she possesses the abilities of the Fremen sandridersfulfilling a prophecy foretold by the late God Emperor....

'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POSTThe ground-breaking and extraordinary sequel to Dune, the greatest science fiction novel of all time.Paul Atreides has succeeded in his crusade against House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam IV himself, but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished.While former allies conspire to remove him from the throne, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos around him. But this act may cost him the support of the Fremen, his most ardent supporters, and threaten the very existence of his new empire.As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future - and determine the fate of the entire universe.Read the series which inspired the 2021 Denis Villeneuve epic film adaptation, Dune, starring Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Josh Brolin. Its breath-taking sequel, Dune: Part Two, is due for release in March 2024.Dune reading order:DuneDune MessiahChildren of DuneGod Emperor of DuneHeretics of DuneChapterhouse Dune

The first official coloring book based on Frank Herbert’s Dune—one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Visit Arrakis in a whole new way as you color in your favorite characters and scenes from Frank Herbert’s enduring and beloved classic novel.  Dune tells the unforgettable story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable desert planet, and his journey to a mythic destiny that will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.  This intricate, beautifully wrought coloring book will include forty-four original illustrations, featuring character studies, locations, and scenes inspired by Dune, the profound and triumphant novel adored by millions of readers around the world.

The Second Great Dune Trilogy contains God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapter House Dune, and concludes the Dune Chronicles, one of the most influential SF series ever written.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.More than three thousand years have passed since the first events recorded in Dune. Only one link survives with those tumultuous times: the grotesque figure of Leto Atreides, son of the prophet Paul Muad'Dib, and now the virtually immortal God Emperor of Dune. He alone understands the future, and he knows with a terrible certainty that the evolution of his race is at an end unless he can breed new qualities into his species. But to achieve his final victory, Leto Atreides must also bring about his own downfall...Read the series which inspired the 2021 Denis Villeneuve epic film adaptation, Dune, starring Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Josh Brolin.

Het verhaal van de machtige keizer Paul Muad’Dib gaat verder. In Duin Messias staat hij aan de top van het hele bewoonde universum. Hij bestijgt de meest invloedrijke troon en wordt daar aanbeden door de fanatieke Vrijmans. Toch moet Muad’Dib scherp blijven. De heersers van de oude orde proberen zijn invloedssfeer binnen te treden. Er worden listige complottheorieën tegen hem gevormd, en niet alleen door zijn rivalen. Ondertussen komt zijn geliefde Chani in gevaar en daarmee de eerste bladzijden van hun nog onbegonnen gezinsleven...Frank Herbert (1920-1986) was een sciencefictionschrijver die vooral bekend werd met zijn zesdelige Duin-epos. Voor het eerste deel van die serie, Duin, ontving hij een Nebula Award in 1965 en een Hugo Award in 1966. Het is een van de best verkochte sciencefiction boeken ter wereld, en vormde de inspiratie voor diverse andere auteurs, film producties en games.Frank Herbert studeerde o.a. psychologie en werkte tot de jaren zestig als journalist en redacteur. Daarna richtte hij zich volledig op het schrijven van fictie en werd een van de belangrijkste sciencefiction auteurs.

Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles-the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All TimeThe Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities-making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides.Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia's rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins' prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty.But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions-and their destinies....

Operation Haystack: A science fiction classic from Frank Herbert, author of DUNE! Operation Haystack is a short science fiction space opera first published in 1959, a few years before Dune. The story is classic Frank Herbert and exhibit many of the themes from Dune; matriarchal societies, clandestine overthrow plots, distaste for politics, human colonies expanding through the vastness of space, and genetic manipulation through breeding in humans. In the fictional setting, a galactic feminist conspiracy, weaved by a network of alpha women, threatens to take over the galactic government with the ultimate aim of establishing a cosmic matriarchy where females hold primary power, predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. The story was published at the beginning of Second-wave feminism which first began in the early 1960s in the United States. Whereas first-wave feminism focused mainly on suffrage and overturning legal obstacles to gender equality (e.g., voting rights, property rights), second-wave feminism broadened the debate to a wide range of issues: sexuality, family, the workplace, reproductive rights, de facto inequalities, and official legal inequalities. Other Frank Herbert's short stories included in this print edition include Missing Link and Rambling House. Frank Herbert was an American science fiction writer best known for the novel Dune and its five sequels. Though he became famous for science fiction, he was also a newspaper journalist, photographer, short story writer, book reviewer, ecological consultant and lecturer. Frank Herbert used his science fiction novels to explore complex ideas involving philosophy, religion, psychology, politics and ecology. The underlying thrust of his work was a fascination with the question of human survival and evolution.

"Missing Link" is vintage Frank Herbert. It tells the story of Lewis Orne, junior I-A field man, on the planet Gienah III. He is there to investigate a missing ship, and the natives are nothing but trouble... Originally published in "Astounding Science Fiction" under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr. here is a tale from the Golden Age of Science Fiction!