Frank Herbert Libri

Nascosta sul pianeta della Casa Capitolare, Odrade, la Madre Superiora del Bene Gesserit, difende l'ultimo baluardo contro l'offensiva delle sanguinarie Matres Onorate. Un sogno inquietante turba le sue notti: qualcuno, di cui non riece a scorgere il volto, la insegue minaccioso e implacabile...Qual è la temibile trappola che la Regina Ragno sta tessendo per distruggere definitivamente la Sorellanza dopo averla costretta a disperdersi per tutta la galassia? ? Intanto Odrade, sempre più sola e isolata, assiste alla desertificazione del pianeta che lei stessa ha ordinato con un preciso obiettivo: ricreare l'antico ciclo ecologico dei mostruosi vermi della sabbia.

This beautiful boxed set includes the first six novels of Frank Herbert's acclaimed Dune Saga, perfect for both longtime fans and new readers. Set in a distant future on a remote planet, this epic science fiction series is a triumph of imagination, featuring titles like DUNE and its sequels.

Discover the ultimate collector's boxed set featuring deluxe hardcover editions of Frank Herbert's Dune saga: Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune. This exquisite set includes a slipcase with original art, iconic new covers, stained edges, and illustrated endpapers, chronicling Paul Atreides' epic journey on Arrakis.

Herbert's evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the source of spice, a mind enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible; it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and his family take up court there, they fall into a trap set by the Duke's bitter rival, Baron Harkonnen. The Duke is poisoned, but his wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of Arrakis, which have given the planet its nickname of Dune. Paul and his mother join the Fremen, the Arrakis natives, ho have learnt to live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. But learning to survive is not enough - Paul's destiny was mapped out long ago and his mother is committed to seeing it fulfilled.

• DUNE: PART TWO • THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Directed by Denis Villeneuve, screenplay by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert • Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, with Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition mankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.

The concept of beauty is explored through the idea that perfection can diminish appreciation. Flaws serve as a contrast that enhances the perception of beauty, prompting reflection on the nature of aesthetics and value. This perspective invites readers to reconsider their understanding of beauty in art, nature, and life, suggesting that imperfections can lead to a deeper appreciation of what is truly beautiful.

This collection features six remarkable science fiction stories from renowned authors, showcasing a diverse range of imaginative narratives. Readers will encounter unique worlds and thought-provoking themes crafted by R. A. Lafferty, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Clifford D. Simak, Edgar Pangborn, Andre Norton, and Frank Herbert. Each story offers a distinct perspective on the genre, making this anthology a treasure trove for fans of speculative fiction.

Pandora's humans have been recovering land from its raging seas at an accelerated pace since The Lazarus Effect. The great kelp of the seas, sentient but electronically manipulated by humans, buffers Pandora's wild currents to restore land and facilitate the booming sea trade. New settlements rise overnight, but children starve in their shadows. An orbiting assembly station is near completion of Project Voidship, which is the hope of many for finding a better world. Pandora is under the fist of an ambitious clone from hibernation called The Director, who rules with a sadistic security force led by the assassin Spider Nevi. Small resistance groups, like the one led by Twisp Queets and Ben Ozette, have had little effect on his absolute power. The Director controls the transportation of foodstuffs; uprisings are punished with starvation. The resistance fighters' main hope is Crista Galli, a woman believed by some to be the child of God. Crista pools her talents with Dwarf MacIntosh, Beatriz Tatoosh, and Rico LaPush to transcend the barriers between the different species and overthrow The Director and the sinister cabal with which he rules. Book 3 in Herbert & Ransom's Pandora Sequence.