Dune Messiah, Signed (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Edition/ First Printing. A square solid tight clean unread unused unopened copy. This copy has new introduction by Brian Herbert. This copy is signed by way of a bookplate signed by Brian laid in. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. Signed Copy. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Bruce Pennington (illustrator). Minor Wear And Creases/Blemishes To Cover. Pages Age-Toned But Clean And Tidy. Signed By Pennington On Title Page. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Clarcq, Hilary (illustrator). 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. Signed to a bookplate by the illustrator. Unread new copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, third impression, as stated on the copyright page. Signed, inscribed and dated by the author on the title page: 'For Tom Lucas, 11/4/78 Frank Herbert'. Original dark brown/red cloth, with black titling to the spine and front cover. Original dust jacket, priced at $7.95 with publisher's code '6910' The book is in fine condition, showing only minor edge wear. Spine slightly faded. Overall, a fresh, bright copy and firm copy. This is not a book club edition; all points of the third impression are present - dark brown/red cloth, 'third impression' on the copyright page, dust jacket with price $7.95. All book club editions were issued in red cloth. Dune Messiah is the second book in the seminal Dune trilogy. Dune (1965), the first book in the trilogy, won the 1966 Hugo and Nebula Award. Following the major success of the recent films directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune Messiah is planned as the third installment in the Dune film series, with an estimated release in 2026, starring Timothée Chalamet. The novel was previously adapted for the screen in David Lynch's 1984 film Dune, which has since become a cult classic. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover in Slipcase. Condition: New. Hilary Clarcq (illustrator). Signed Limited Edition. FOLIO SOCIETY SIGNED LIMITED EDITION, SECOND PRINTING (stated) London, Folio Society, 10/10/2023. NEW, UNREAD . This special edition was limited to 100 copies of the second printings which were signed by the Artist, Hilary Clarcq, on a special bookplate attached to the Frount Free Endpaper. The copies are not numbered. This special edition quickly sold out when placed on sale from the publisher. The book and the publisher's slipcase are both in Very Fine condition. Text Clean, no marks. Binding Tight and Square. Pictorial Boards are clean, with no bumps or wear. No dust jacket as issued. Book Details from the Publisher: "Bound in printed and blocked metallic cloth Printed slipcase Endpaper map by Martin Sanders Signed by Hilary Clarcq 10 inches x 6¾ inches Typeset in Dante with Helvetica Neue and Black Tulip display 248 pages Illustrations: Frontispiece, 7 colour illustrations, including one double-page spread, and 10 black & white chapter headings Publication Date: 10/10/2023 Editor's Notes: Originally serialised in Galaxy Magazine in 1969, Dune: Messiah was conceived by author Frank Herbert not so much as a sequel, but as a vital continuation. Paul has achieved his destiny, but doomed the galaxy in doing so. While struggling to guide humanity towards the spiritual awakening that could save them from extinction, Paul must also defend himself from a court of short-sighted usurpers, among them the sinister sisterhood of the Bene Gesserit and a cadre of shifty gene-crafters known as the Tleilaxu. This is Frank Herbert at the peak of his powers: riveting intrigue, rich storytelling, authentic world-building, and a gallery of memorably conniving characters. In addition to a parade of cinematic illustrations and chapter headers, Hilary Clarcq provides a stunningly thematic cover image of Alia. Track your progress through the story with a gorgeous endpaper map by fantasy cartographer Martin Sanders, complete with cartography notes. The book itself is bound in metallic grey cloth, flecked with spice dust in blocked gold, and comes in a slipcase enveloped by the ocean sands of Arrakis. This Folio version of Dune: Messiah reveals the full scope of Frank Herbert's vision â" of which the original Dune was only a part. About the Illustrator: Hilary Clarcq is an illustrator and gallery artist. She has a degree in English and Fine Arts from the University of Colorado, Bolder, where she is currently based. Hilary's work has been recognized by Spectrum Fantastic Art, Illustration West, and she was awarded the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist in 2021. Hilary works primarily in oil on panel." This is a perfect companion to the other books in the Dune series. It is a beautifully produced book typical of the Folio Society. Books are Carefully Packed and Shipped Daily with Delivery Confirmation from a Dry, Smoke-Free shop.

Hardcover, 256 pages. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Inscribed to John by Frank Herbert and dated 1976 on front free endpaper in blue pen. Book club edition stated third impression. Minor wear to edges of dust jacket, chipping and closed tears to corners. Minor soiling rear panel, front panel illustration vibrant. BCE statement unclipped, gutter code 3177 on rear panel, in mylar protector. Light rubbing to extremities of boards, minor soiling to spine. Light soiling to text block edges. Pages crisp and clean, binding tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Frank Herbert (1965 76) 'Dune' trilogy, US first editions, first printings, published by Chilton Company ('Dune') and Putnam ('Dune Messiah'; and 'Children of Dune'). Each volume is signed by author Frank Herbert. The trilogy set consists of: 1) 'Dune' (1965), published by Chilton Company. Signed on the title page without personaliasation. Condition of 'Dune': a fine copy in a near fine and correct first state dust jacket. There are no previous owners' scribbles inside the book, no bookplates, no stamps of any sorts. Internally clean and unread. The lettering on the spine is vibrant and not rubbed out. The original blue cloth boards are vibrant in colour and clean throughout clean as in spotless. No foxing. The dust jacket is the correct first state specimen with the correct USD 5.95 price and the four line Chilton address on the bottom of the rear flap as called for. NOT restored. NOT colour faded on the spine. Very slight edge wear to the spine tip folds as shows. As dust jacket examples of this title go this is in as good as it gets condition. 2) 'Dune Messiah' (1969), published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. Signed on the title page without personaliasation. Condition of 'Dune Messiah': a near fine copy in near fine dust jacket. No previous owners' scribbles, no names, no bookplates, no stamps. A triffle of rubbing at the bottom edge of the board probably from sliding in and out of a shelf. Minuscule squash to top rear spine. Dust jacket is NOT pri clipped showing the USD 4.95 price as called for. Near fine with no tears and just a little bit of rubbing to edges as shown. 3) 'Children of Dune' (1976), published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. Signed and inscribed by Herbert of the ffep: "To andi Frank Herbert". Condition of 'Children of Dune': a fine copy without previous owners' scribbles, no bookplates, no stamps. Bookseller prices in pencil (can be erased) on ffep. Clean throughout. near fine dust jacketfor the harshest of judges showing the correct USD 8.95 price. NOT faded on the spine as often seen. Tiny creases on edges of jacket's spine. The publication history of 'Dune' has become legend. After researching sand dunes in Oregon Herbert conceived the idea to write the story. The novel was first serialised in ANALOG magazine from Decmber 1963 onwards as 'Dune World' and 'Prophet of Dune'. After 23 rejections by established publishers, Chilton Company, a car repair manual printing company, published the novel in October 1965. The print run was very low and about half of the initial run had to be discarded. Very few copies have survived in decent condition. Very rare to find the complete trilogy signed and in this outstanding condition. Dune remains the best science fiction novel of all time. It won the 1966 Hugo and Nebula Award. It has been described as the science fiction equivalent to Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' in fantasy in the book's scope, depth, complexity and quality of writing. It has had a colossal influence on the sci-fi genre in literature and film. For exmaple, without 'Dune' 'Star Wars' would not have been made. 'Dune' has been adaped into film by David Lynch in 1984; and as a TV-mini series in 2000. An earlier attempt to film the source material by Alejandro Jodorowsky in the 1970s failed due to lack of finances. A star cast (Salvador Dali; Orson Welles) and the most creative team of that time (film score by Pink Floyd; conceptual art by H.R Giger; Jean Giraud and Chris Foss) had been working on the project and it became 'the most influential film that was never made'. A new film adaptation by Canadian director Dennis Villeneuve who has made some outstanding science fiction films in the past ('Arrival' and 'Blade Runner 2049') was released in 2021, and early 2024 in two parts to universal acclaim. We have more images upon request. Abebooks allows only five images to be uploaded. First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Frank Herbert ,The Great Dune Trilogy ,: Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, 1979, First edition, Signed and Dated Frank Herbert will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage Extra postage will be needed for overseas orders if the weight exceeds one kilo book is signed without dedication unless stated otherwise. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. Tracking Information will be added with your order on abe books once available. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Gregory Benford who provides the introduction, illustrator Marc Simonetti, and in facsimile, author Frank Herbert and illustrator John Schoenherr. Bound in cloth with dust jacket in a case. Still in shrinkwrap, one corner with a slight bump. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. third. SIGNED third printing, Third Impression stated on copyright page. Book very dood, foxing on covers. Dust jacket very good, some wear, foxing on inside of dj.

Condition: Very Good. Reprints. Mass market reprints, each signed by Frank Herbert on the title pages. Bound in publisher's printed wraps housed in the original illustrated box stamped in copper foil. Very Good with rubbing and wear to box, light fading and creasing to each spine and light wear; small dampstain at bottom text block edge of Dune Messiah. A lovely box set of award-winning sci-fi classics, all signed by Herbert.