Dune

On the desert planet Arrakis, the noble House Atreides takes control of the only source of melange, the spice that extends life and enables interstellar travel. Young Paul Atreides becomes caught in a political betrayal that destroys his family's position and forces him into exile among Arrakis's native Fremen. As he adapts to their culture and confronts his emerging abilities, Paul is drawn toward a larger role in the empire's future. The novel combines political intrigue, ecology, religion, and epic science fiction.

by Frank Herbert

Gollancz · First published 1965 · 445 pages