Frank Herbert’s Dune is a sweeping science fiction epic set on the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the invaluable spice melange, which extends life and enhances consciousness. When House Atreides is tasked with ruling Arrakis, they are thrust into a ruthless political struggle that leads to betrayal and the downfall of Duke Leto Atreides. Paul Atreides, heir to the house, escapes into the desert and allies with the Fremen, where he steps into a destiny that could transform humanity. As he grows into Muad’Dib, he confronts those who seek control of the spice and leads a struggle to reclaim what is rightfully his. Dune blends adventure, mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, and has become one of the most famous science fiction novels ever written. It won the Nebula Award and shared the Hugo Award, and spawned a long-running series of sequels.
