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Review: Dune by Frank Herbert, 50th Anniversary Paperback Edition - When I was 16 years of age my city had some excellent bookshops that didn't focus on top twenty and other commercial publications as is so often the case today. As a result, I would scour the shelves and buy several books a week (paperback prices in those days were unbelievably low). The paperback version of Dune appeared on the shelves and, knowing nothing at all about the book other than the blurb on the back, I bought it and hurried home to enter a literary world that was totally captivating. And, yes, I had bought my first copy of Dune as soon as it was released and I find it hard to believe that was over 50 years ago! The story, the underlying philosophy, the culture of Dune has lived with me through the years but I only ever read the entire novel once - A levels, university, life, all took over - but I have read the opening pages numerous times down the years and still find them totally engaging, among the best openings of a novel I have ever read. Dune has again become headline news with the release of yet another attempt to tranform it to a big screen version - I have watched them all, including the latest which I will not be watching again nor the sequels! Anyway, down the years the sci-fi genre has become big business and whilst Dune is presently in the public eye again, it has to be remembered that this book appeared before Star Wars! Not only is the first publication date so far back in time, it is as fresh and alive and educative today as it was all those years ago. Indeed, a careful reading will show that even in the 1960s Herbert was touching upon the subjects of land-conservation, ecological preservation, societal breakdown and rebuilding... the philosophy of Dune can easily be read as an advance warning of what could come. However, leaving a deeper reading of the text aside, taken as a work of fiction this remains outstanding. It is a hefty volume, densely printed, but there is no wasted phrase, no unnecessary waffle, every sentence chosen with precision. Since I read this when it was first released and am now re-reading it fully and deliberately slowly over 50 years later, I can attest to the fact Dune has not only stood the test of time, it stands head and shoulders above so many attemps to write quality fiction, not just books with a science fiction base. There is no need to be a sci-fi lover to enjoy this novel with its intrigues, its murders, its futuristic religious and philosophical beliefs, it's nods to past human civilisations that came close to destroying the race, the love stories, the danger, the bravery... Dune encompasses all of this in a vast landscape spreading over several planets and a huge and diverse cast of characters. In fact, I now feel it to be a real shame to classify this book as science fiction, there are other more contemporary genres that suit this work far better but, above all, it remains a work of fiction that commands attention and deserves respect. I fell in love with Dune in the Sixties, and I read most of the sequels. Now, with an older head on these shoulders, I can see just why I found the book so important and why I can see its influence during the course of my life. Not just a worthwhile read, this is a novel that should always be on the top 100 books to read before you die lists.
Review: A great and readable edition - This is a review of the Gollancz hardback Collectors edition, in the purple dust jacket. Inspired by seeing Denis Villeneuve’s excellent film, I returned to the book after several decades since first reading it. The book on my shelf was a paperback edition, issued to tie in with David Lynch’s Hot Mess of a film adaptation in the 1980s. It was such a truly horrible edition to read, that I treated myself to this rather lovely hardback edition. The book itself is superb and turned out to be every bit as brilliant as I had remembered it. I would say that even if (especially if) you enjoyed Villeneuve’s two-movie version, you ought to read the original. It is richer, more enigmatic and far-ranging than was possible for the films. Several key scenes that are critical to a deeper understanding of the character of Paul, make a great impact and the World-building is rich, sophisticated and powerful. This Hardback edition is good quality, with the main text in a large, clear and easy to read serif font. There are dramatic scenic endpapers, the original appendices (these are not here just as a gimic and really add to the enjoyment of the book) and Dorothy deFontaine's original map of Arrakis. Although the paper used seems good, the binding is only so-so and is not made in the sewn signatures that would allow the book to lie open comfortably. It has a nice silk book ribbon to mark your place. It's a long book, so physically quite large to hold in this format. For the highest quality of production, you would probably need to shell out the eye-watering sum required for the recent Folio edition. I have had a good look at this one. Magnificent, certainly, but I find the accompanying art-work throws up some aesthetic horrors of its own. So, I warmly recommend both the book itself and this particular edition. There is a companion volume in the same Collectors edition for the powerful sequel, Dune Messiah, which I also bought. This is unquestionably worth reading, but is a very different book from the first. To come up with such a brilliant and original sequel to a masterpiece is quite some achievement and shows Herbert's extraordinary genius in creating both books.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 297,661 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5 in Science Fiction Space Operas 7 in Science Fiction History & Criticism 14 in TV, Movie, Video Game Adaptions |
| Book 1 of 6  | Dune |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (98,823) |
| Dimensions  | 13.97 x 2.79 x 20.83 cm |
| Edition  | 40th Anniversary ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 0441013597 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0441013593 |
| Item weight  | 527 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 528 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 Jan. 2005 |
| Publisher  | Ace Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dune by Frank Herbert, 50th Anniversary Paperback Edition
*by R***W on 1 November 2021*

When I was 16 years of age my city had some excellent bookshops that didn't focus on top twenty and other commercial publications as is so often the case today. As a result, I would scour the shelves and buy several books a week (paperback prices in those days were unbelievably low). The paperback version of Dune appeared on the shelves and, knowing nothing at all about the book other than the blurb on the back, I bought it and hurried home to enter a literary world that was totally captivating. And, yes, I had bought my first copy of Dune as soon as it was released and I find it hard to believe that was over 50 years ago! The story, the underlying philosophy, the culture of Dune has lived with me through the years but I only ever read the entire novel once - A levels, university, life, all took over - but I have read the opening pages numerous times down the years and still find them totally engaging, among the best openings of a novel I have ever read. Dune has again become headline news with the release of yet another attempt to tranform it to a big screen version - I have watched them all, including the latest which I will not be watching again nor the sequels! Anyway, down the years the sci-fi genre has become big business and whilst Dune is presently in the public eye again, it has to be remembered that this book appeared before Star Wars! Not only is the first publication date so far back in time, it is as fresh and alive and educative today as it was all those years ago. Indeed, a careful reading will show that even in the 1960s Herbert was touching upon the subjects of land-conservation, ecological preservation, societal breakdown and rebuilding... the philosophy of Dune can easily be read as an advance warning of what could come. However, leaving a deeper reading of the text aside, taken as a work of fiction this remains outstanding. It is a hefty volume, densely printed, but there is no wasted phrase, no unnecessary waffle, every sentence chosen with precision. Since I read this when it was first released and am now re-reading it fully and deliberately slowly over 50 years later, I can attest to the fact Dune has not only stood the test of time, it stands head and shoulders above so many attemps to write quality fiction, not just books with a science fiction base. There is no need to be a sci-fi lover to enjoy this novel with its intrigues, its murders, its futuristic religious and philosophical beliefs, it's nods to past human civilisations that came close to destroying the race, the love stories, the danger, the bravery... Dune encompasses all of this in a vast landscape spreading over several planets and a huge and diverse cast of characters. In fact, I now feel it to be a real shame to classify this book as science fiction, there are other more contemporary genres that suit this work far better but, above all, it remains a work of fiction that commands attention and deserves respect. I fell in love with Dune in the Sixties, and I read most of the sequels. Now, with an older head on these shoulders, I can see just why I found the book so important and why I can see its influence during the course of my life. Not just a worthwhile read, this is a novel that should always be on the top 100 books to read before you die lists.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great and readable edition
*by I***N on 24 September 2024*

This is a review of the Gollancz hardback Collectors edition, in the purple dust jacket. Inspired by seeing Denis Villeneuve’s excellent film, I returned to the book after several decades since first reading it. The book on my shelf was a paperback edition, issued to tie in with David Lynch’s Hot Mess of a film adaptation in the 1980s. It was such a truly horrible edition to read, that I treated myself to this rather lovely hardback edition. The book itself is superb and turned out to be every bit as brilliant as I had remembered it. I would say that even if (especially if) you enjoyed Villeneuve’s two-movie version, you ought to read the original. It is richer, more enigmatic and far-ranging than was possible for the films. Several key scenes that are critical to a deeper understanding of the character of Paul, make a great impact and the World-building is rich, sophisticated and powerful. This Hardback edition is good quality, with the main text in a large, clear and easy to read serif font. There are dramatic scenic endpapers, the original appendices (these are not here just as a gimic and really add to the enjoyment of the book) and Dorothy deFontaine's original map of Arrakis. Although the paper used seems good, the binding is only so-so and is not made in the sewn signatures that would allow the book to lie open comfortably. It has a nice silk book ribbon to mark your place. It's a long book, so physically quite large to hold in this format. For the highest quality of production, you would probably need to shell out the eye-watering sum required for the recent Folio edition. I have had a good look at this one. Magnificent, certainly, but I find the accompanying art-work throws up some aesthetic horrors of its own. So, I warmly recommend both the book itself and this particular edition. There is a companion volume in the same Collectors edition for the powerful sequel, Dune Messiah, which I also bought. This is unquestionably worth reading, but is a very different book from the first. To come up with such a brilliant and original sequel to a masterpiece is quite some achievement and shows Herbert's extraordinary genius in creating both books.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***N on 29 August 2024*

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