DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Deluxe Collector's Edition

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Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece, set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the most important and valuable substance in the cosmos. Originally published in 1965 and now faithfully adapted as a graphic novel by Brian Herbert son of Frank Herbert and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, Dune explores the complex, multi-layered interactions of politics, religion, ecology, technology, and human emotion as the forces of the empire confront each other for control of Arrakis. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune takes a groundbreaking look into our universe and is transformed by the graphic novel format into a powerful, fantastical tale for a new generation of readers. A National Bestseller, Dune: The Graphic Novel, is now available in a deluxe collector's edition with an increased trim size of 7 1/2" x 11 1/4", printed on high quality matte art paper, and a faux-cloth slip case with gold foil stamping and tip on cover.

Frank Herbert (1920-86) was an American science fiction writer best known for his novel Dune and its subsequent five sequels. Though Herbert did not graduate from university, he became famous for his science fiction works, and Dune is the bestselling science fiction novel of all time and the series is widely considered the archetype for all science-fiction that followed. Brian Herbert is the oldest son of science fiction author Frank Herbert. Brian is known for his collaborations with author Kevin J. Anderson, with whom he has written multiple prequels to his father's landmark 1965 science fiction novel, Dune, all of which have made the New York Times bestseller list. Herbert and his wife live in Seattle, Washington. Kevin J. Anderson is an American science fiction author of over 50 bestsellers. He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, and The X-Files, and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the Dune prequel series. He currently resides near Monument, Colorado, with his wife. Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated artist best known for revamping the style of comic and graphic novel illustration from 1980 onward, most notably with Marvel Comics and DC Comics. In 1984, Sienkiewicz was chosen by David Lynch to illustrate the comic book adaptation of his Dune movie. Raul Allen is an artist and director living in Valladolid, Spain. Allen has worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant, and DC Comics with writers such as Matt Fraction, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Peter Milligan. As an illustrator, Allen has worked with Quentin Tarantino, Playboy, Rolling Stone, the New York Times,, and the Wall Street Journal. Patricia Martin is a letterer, comics artist, and illustrator, nominated for multiple Harvey Awards. For for the last four years she has worked on Wonder Woman with Steve Orlando, Bloodshot Reborn with Jeff Lemire, Ninjak with Matt Kindt, and Secret Weapons alongside artist Raul Allen and writer Eric Heisserer. She lives in Spain.

"Raul Allen and Patricia Martin take a dense story and apply all that nuance and subtext to their visual language in adapting Dune. Panels establish scope and geography, and showcase the character who has the power in a scene, all the while guiding you as if you were on a theme park ride through the wild sci-fi action of warring families and giant sand worms. These two have pulled off a rare feat and made a political tale visually compelling." --Eric Heisserer, Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Arrival "...a breathtaking new comic book adaptation."--SPACE.com "...an adaptation worthy of continuing the franchise's legacy for a new generation."--Comic Book Resources "...it excels in broad action shots, such as the first spotting of a massive sandworm maw. This efficient take will whet appetites for more adventures to come."--Publishers Weekly "A much-needed addition to the series started by Frank Herbert decades ago."--The Nerd Daily "Boasting eye-popping art from Raul Allen and Patricia Martin... Dune: The Graphic Novel is a scene-by-scene adaptation of the beloved novel from two writers who are already very familiar with the worlds of Arrakis and beyond."--The Hollywood Reporter "Intricate . . . well defined . . . easy to follow . . . blending the aristocratic costumery, sci-fi technology, and desert landscape into a world that is unmistakably Dune."--Booklist "It's Dune, but easier on the eyes...That means you can indulge a bit here, taking time to remind yourself of what makes the original source material so good..."--Polygon "The carefully chosen color palettes are particularly compelling, conveying the perfect sense of mood in every situation...a good gateway into the world of Dune."--Boing Boing "The core of what made Dune a great science fiction novel has been preserved, and to it are added vibrant visuals in Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1--a resoundingly successful adaptation." --Foreword STARRED Review "The palette practically makes Arrakis' blazing heat and desolation jump off the page...This art is gorgeous."--Nerdist