Frank Herbert-DUNE-1966-1ST/1ST UK EDITION-FINE/VERY GOOD+ DUSTJACKET-HUGO AWARD

Description: DUNE Author: Herbert, Frank Title: DUNE Publication: London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1966 Edition: First U.K. Edition Description: A monumental work of science fiction, "the story of a selectively bred messiah who acquires paranormal powers by use of the spice that is the main product of the desert planet Arrakis, and uses them to prepare for the ecological renewal of the world. Politics and metaphysics are tightly bound into a remarkably detailed and coherent pattern; an imaginative tour-de-force" (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 4-268). Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, and basis for both the 1984 David Lynch film, and Dennis Villeneuve's Oscar-winning adaptations starring Timothée Chalamet. Sargent, p.141. First Impression. Octavo (23.5cm); black-dark brown paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; viii,[2],3-430,[2]pp. Two faint, tiny scuffs to right edge of textblock, else a fresh, Fine copy. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced 30/- net), lightly edgeworn, with some mild shelfwear, a bit of bubbling to the laminate along the front joint, a closed tear (tape mended on verso) with attendant crease to upper rear panel, with a half-dozen small spots of black touch-up to the crown and upper rear panel, noticeable chiefly on verso; Very Good+. Seller ID: 7406 Subject: Books into Film, Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 6050 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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