Heretics of Dune by Herbert, Frank - 1984

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1984. First and Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. No. 567 of 1500, octavo size, 480 pp., signed by Frank Herbert. Frank Herbert's (1920-1986) "Dune", although not an instant success, is widely considered one of the greatest science fiction works and it is the best-selling science fiction book of all time; the "Dune" series has remained immensely popular and has exerted a significant influence on the science fiction genre. "Heretics of Dune" is the fifth of the six books Herbert wrote, and like his other works, examines the ramifications of political and social conflict in a world set thousands of years in the future. This volume is the first edition, printed as a limited edition and signed by the author, housed in a lovely matching slipcase. ___DESCRIPTION: Full aubergine cloth, gilt lettering on the spine, blue endpapers, frontispiece a full-colour reproduction of a painting by Abe Echevarria, title page in blue, black, and grey; octavo size (9.25" by 6.25"), pagination: [1-8] 9-480, one of 1500 copies, this number 567, signed by Frank Herbert on the title page. In a slipcase covered in aubergine cloth, issued without a dust jacket. ___CONDITION: Volume is near fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; very faint rubbing to the edges and head of the spine, a few spots of soiling to the rear board, else fine. The slipcase is near fine, strong and sturdy, clean overall with a few stray marks, with some rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and to a few of the corners, else fine. ___POSTAGE:  International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.