In the far future, on a remote planet, an epic adventure awaits. Here is the first novel of Frank Herbert's magnificent Dune saga--a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction series of all time. This deluxe paperback features beloved vintage cover art by Frederic Marvin and includes: - Stenciled edges with excerpts from the "Litany Against Fear"- Art printed inside the front and back covers featuring the planets Caladan and Arrakis- Foiled details on the cover Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of 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... 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