Dune is one of the most influential science-fiction novels ever written and the foundation of Frank Herbert’s monumental Dune saga. First published in 1965, the novel combines epic world-building with political intrigue, ecological theory, religion, and the psychology of power.
 
Set in the distant future, the story follows Paul Atreides, heir to a noble house tasked with governing the desert planet Arrakis—the only source of the universe’s most valuable substance, the spice melange. Control of spice means control of commerce, space travel, and political dominance. When House Atreides is betrayed by its rivals, Paul and his mother Jessica are cast into the brutal wilderness of Arrakis, where Paul’s destiny becomes entwined with the planet’s native Fremen and ancient prophecies.
 
Herbert’s narrative explores themes of colonialism, environmental stewardship, messianic leadership, and the dangers of absolute power. Dense, philosophical, and visionary, Dune transcends genre fiction and remains a cornerstone of modern speculative literature.
 
This edition features film tie-in cover artwork associated with the acclaimed 2021 cinematic adaptation, introducing a new generation of readers to Herbert’s epic universe.