Since lauded as a seminal work and sci-fi classic, Dune was ahead of its time, discussing issues of the day as warnings of what could come. The story is an intricately woven narrative of three families. It serves as a cautionary tale of the corruption of power and religious radicalism.
This Many Years Ago61 years ago, on the 1st of August 1965, Frank Herbert's Dune was first published as a novel after a serialized run. The publisher, Chilton Books, was mainly known for printing auto repair manuals. Initial sales were poor. Critics reviewed it negatively due to the story being atypical. #otd 🗃️