| About: Dune was written by Frank Herbet and was published in 1965 as a science fiction novel. In 1966, the novel won the prestigious Hugo Award and Nebula award and is among the world's best sellers. The story revolves around the human race and their occupying the other planets in space. The planets are owned and run by noble and royal houses with Arrakis as being the central controller. It gives extended life to humans if anyone ingests its valuable spice melange. The novel describes the human emotions, politics, religion, technology and ecology that surround the collection of planets. The novel has 5 sequels named Dune Messiha, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse Dune. It has adaptations in films, board games and computer games. |
