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Dune: The Gateway Collection

This collection includes the original novel 'Dune,' which is set in a distant future where political and religious struggles play out on a desert planet. It also features supplementary materials such as short stories, essays, and other related content that delve deeper into the universe created by Frank Herbert. more

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Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert, born on October 8, 1920, was an influential science fiction author from the United States. His masterpiece 'Dune' is considered a classic in the science fiction genre and has had a profound impact on literature and society. more

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