Dune

Now a major new film from the director of Blade Runner 2049

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Beschreibung

<p><b>What <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> is to fantasy, <i>Dune</i> is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century, this is an awe-inspiring world, and a story of truly epic scope.</b><br><b><br>'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST</b><br><b>'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C Clarke</b><br><b>'It is possible that Dune is even more relevant now than when it was first published' NEW YORKER</b></p><p>Paul Atreides, son of Duke Leto Atreides, and all of his family have been sent to the planet Arrakis, having been outmanoeuvred by their arch-enemy Baron Harkonnen.</p><p>Arrakis - also known as Dune - is an arid place, but a planet of fabulous wealth, the only source of a drug prized throughout the Galactic Empire: Spice.</p><p>What will happen next will change everything. There are secrets on Dune, known only to the planet's native people, the Fremen. They have been waiting for their moment to make their move.</p><p>Paul will be brought into the path by terrible events beyond his control. But Paul himself is important. He is the child of destiny, a child of prophecy, and within him is the power to bring the Empire to its knees.</p><p>Joint winner of the HUGO AWARD for best novel, 1966<br>Winner of the NEBULA AWARD for best novel, 1965</p><p><b>Read the book which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events <i>Dune: Part One</i> (2021) and <i>Dune: Part Two</i> (2024). A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.</b></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780575081505

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

205 x 134 x 53 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2007

Verlag / Hersteller

Orion Publishing Group