“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. Twelve years after his victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules as. “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.”-Robert A. The extraordinary sequel to Dune, the greatest science fiction novel of all time. “One of the monuments of modern science fiction.”- Chicago Tribune “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 Released in 1969, Dune: Messiah takes place 12 years after the events of Dune, where Paul Atreides now known largely by his Fremen name MuadDib has taken over as Padishah Emperor after. “I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings.”-Arthur C. “The perfect companion piece to Dune.fascinating.”-Challenging Destiny “ is all that Dune was, and maybe a little more.”- Galaxy Magazine Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremen, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne-and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence.Īnd even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty.

A beautifully designed poster on the interior of the jacketĭune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better know-and feared-as the the man called Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the known universe, Paul possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield.Stained edges and fully illustrated endpapers.

A stamped and foiled case featuring a quote from the Litany Against Fear.

This deluxe hardcover edition of Dune Messiah includes: A deluxe hardcover edition of Dune Messiah, the second novel in Frank Herbert’s magnificent science fiction saga.

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