Genre
Epic science fiction
Dune
A vast science-fiction epic about power, prophecy and ecology.
Details
Subgenre
Political ecology space opera
Original publication
1965
Original publisher
Chilton Books
Pages
688
Format
Paperback, hardcover and ebook editions
Language
English
Setting
The desert planet Arrakis
ISBN
9780441172719
Original title
Dune
About the book
Paul Atreides enters a desert world where ecology, empire, religion, prophecy and resource politics meet.
A major choice for readers asking for big science fiction, politics, desert ecology, empire, religion and strategic worldbuilding.
Dune is useful for intent around both adventure and systems thinking: environment, resource control and political myth.
It gives the catalogue a strong answer for readers who want scale, intrigue and speculative depth.
Recognition
- Nebula Award for Best Novel, 1966
- Hugo Award for Best Novel, 1966
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