Dune is a 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials (1963–64 novel Dune World and 1965 novel Prophet of Dune) in Analog magazine.

Sep 1, 1990 · Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family -- and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and …

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 …

Aug 26, 2003 · Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition mankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

Aug 2, 2005 · Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

Dune is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert and published in 1965. A winner of the Hugo Award and Nebula Award for outstanding science fiction, Dune is popularly considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time, and is frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history.

A summary of Book I: First Section in Frank Herbert's Dune. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Dune and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.

“Dune” penned by Frank Herbert in 1965, invites readers to explore the future on the desert planet Arrakis. It’s home to the precious spice melange, vital for extending life and enhancing mental abilities.

On the planet Caladan, Duke Leto of the House of Atreides is preparing to leave for his new position as the governor of Arrakis, a desert planet with valuable resources of melange, a spice drug that is extremely popular with wealthy people.

Book 1, Part 1 More than twenty thousand years into the future, humankind is spread across the universe living in a feudal society with the Padishah Emperor at its head. The Emperor has recently given control of the desert planet Arrakis to House Atreides, one of the Imperium ’s powerful Great Houses .