Dune by Frank Herbert begins the story of Paul Atreides, whose family takes control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the spice that powers empire, travel, and prophecy. The novel combines political intrigue, ecology, religion, betrayal, and survival into one of science fictions defining works.

• Author: Frank Herbert
• Publisher: Ace
• Series: Dune, Book 1
• Category: Science Fiction
• Illustrated: No
• ISBN: 9780441013593