“Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction. Arrakis, or Dune, is a planet of nothingness its torched wastelands are home to a fierce nomadic people, and under the endless deserts stalk gargantuan sandworms the size of starships. “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.”-Robert A. Paul is thirty now (not very old at all), and the Jihad he feared so much is serving the purpose it is supposed to, mingling the genes of humanity and ending the stagnation that existing under the old Imperial system. Dune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known-and. Dune Messiah is really just a continuation of the first, and it delivers a triumphant tragedy that is makes a fitting end to the life of a Messiah. “One of the monuments of modern science fiction.”- Chicago Tribune With millions of copies sold worldwide, Frank Herberts magnificent Dune novels stand among the major achievements of the human imagination as one of the most significant sagas in the history of literary science fiction.
“A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed.a story absorbing equally for its action and philosophical vistas.”- The Washington Post Book World “I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings.”-Arthur C. “The perfect companion piece to Dune.fascinating.”-Challenging Destiny Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert Hardcover Book Club Edition Etsy Canada Non-clipped dust jacket. Paul Atreides, ruler of a thousand planets, great victor of a holy war, prince turned revolutionary leader, messiah of a fanatical religious sisterhood. “ is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more.”- Galaxy Magazine The amazing sequel to Dune, winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards and widely considered one of the great science fiction novels ever written.
0 kommentar(er)
