Dune: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Dune by Frank Herbert — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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...
Quick facts about Dune
- Title: Dune
- Author: Frank Herbert
- First published: 1965
- Genre: dune (imaginary place), fiction, fiction, science fiction, general
- OpenLibrary ID: OL893415W
Where to read Dune
Dune by Frank Herbert is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dune about?
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.
Who wrote Dune?
Dune was written by Frank Herbert.
When was Dune published?
Dune was first published in 1965.
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