In excellent overall condition save slight wear to board edges. Dune by frank herbert 1965 first chilton book club edition. Chilton books a division of chilton company, philadelphianew york, 1965. Need help assessing a books value dune first edition ars. Frank herbert dune 1965, hc book club edition chilton. John schoenherr same as original very 1st trade edition 1st printing illustration publisher. Fun books ive had my hands on dune, chilton book cover. Reading groups for children and parents can bring families closer. Dune by frank herbert 1965 first chilton book club. First edition points and criteria for dune year published. First issue dust jackets have 4 lines of publisher information, subsequent copies have 2 copies for. Previously owned, condition is between good and very good with moderate shelf wear. One way to include all members is to write questions on an index card for e.
Dune by frank herbert first book club edition, 1965. Dune by frank herbert 1965, vintage hardcover book book club edition second printing chilton book company. I see many go up for sale on ebay and amazon, but the seller usually does not show the inner corner of the dj flap where it says book club edition. Herbert has crossed out his printed name on the page. First page has previous bookstores stamp, 10 pages have tear at the top towards the back of the book, right and bottom page ends have smudging. I was asked to speak at jillians book club, and of course i said yes. Should mention i have the book club edition with the samelooking dust jacket as yours. The cover art on the book club edition the one on the right is more zoomed in than the cover art on the true first edition on the left. Need help on establishing provenance of a copy of dune. Dune chilton book co, 1965 book club by herbert, frank.
Fear is the mind killer the dune series by frank herbert. Children of dune is a 1976 science fiction novel by frank herbert, the third in his dune series of six novels. Chilton books, 1965, first edition, first printing, 412 pages, baby blue boards with white lettering on spine, 8vo 6 x 9. Original dust jacket protected by archival brodart cover. The dust jacket does have some minor fade to it youll see it in the picture book is tight with some edge wear. Dune by herbert frank first edition pop up book w punch out pieces rare new. Dec 09, 2020 frank herbert dune 1965, hc book club edition chilton book company good. Dune frank herbert 1965 first chilton book club edition w. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace.
Feb 15, 2021 dune 1965 book club edition chilton book company with dj frank herbert vintage. A near fine first printing in a near fine first issue dust jacket with the correct price on the front flap and the 4 lines in the chilton address on the back flap. For businessonly pricing, quantity discounts and free shipping. Book club discussions are great conversations based on a common book that everyone has read. Dune chilton book co, 1965book club by herbert, frank. Frank herbert dune 1965, hc book club edition chilton book company good. In excellent overall condition save slight wear to. As a novice sf publisher, chilton made the foolish mistake of beginning the book with an 18page glossary of terms used in the novel. Because dune was rejected by every major science fiction book publisher, this first edition of dune was printed by chilton, a small publisher best known for its auto repair manuals. Tight hinge and pristine interior published by chilton book company 1965 very good condition. Worth last weekend, i found a copy of dune for a steal and a half. Fun books ive had my hands on dune, chilton book cover edition. Frank herbertchilton usedhardback book club edition cover has wear mostly around the edges and corners. Collecting dune by herbert, frank first edition identification guide.
The version i acquired is published through gollancz and is a large hardback book featuring dune 1965, dune messiah 1969 and children of dune 1976. From science fiction and fantasy authors, lw curry, 1979. Dune by frank herbert, first edition, signed abebooks. Dune chilton book co, 1965 book club herbert, frank, schoenherr, john on. This description comes from the 2010 ace books edition. First book club edition of the authors masterpiece. Heres how you can start a fun and engaging book club.
New deluxe edition of dune by frank herbert in a facsimile first edition jacket. Dune is one of the highpoints for science fiction collectors and was first published in 1965 by chilton book company in. The flap on the right is from a later issue dust jacket. The kindle is amazons ereader device that allows users to download and view digital ebook versions of all sorts of print publications. The first edition of this classic frank herbert book was published by chilton books in 1965. Shop and save on gifts for everyone on your list sections show more follow today setting up a book club for your children will no. Dune messiah by frank herbert book club edition 1969 hardcover vintage. And i am even more delighted that they have embraced the book clubreading group concept that i have been passionate about for. The voice acting overall is good in this version, but im confused as to why some chapters feature several voice actors doing various characters while other chapters featuring the same. Huge bulk lot of 50 random kids childrens chapter books instant library.
No other previous editions listed, but its not imprinted as being an actual first edition. The only other sciencefiction book they published was the witches of karres by james h. Details about god emperor of dune 1981 book club edition. The thing isevery 1959 hardcover version i have ever seen says, book club edition in the inside lower corner of the front dust cover flap. Its respected author, journalist frank herbert, had written dune with nothing more in mind than to entertain his readers with the telling of a particularly complex story, one which had occupied his thoughts for more than six years. The dune encyclopedia hardcover dust jacket willis mcnelly frank herbert rare. Chilton books wasnt known for publishing novels they mostly published trade magazines and car manuals. Entire book is intact and is in overall excellent condition. Dune by frank herbert hardcover book 1965 chilton book club edition vintage vinyljunction. The first uk edition is also highly coveted and was published in the. Dune chilton book co, 1965book club herbert, frank hpb. Prior to its publication in book form, parts of dune were published in analog as. Red hardback gilt lettering to the spine, small nicks, crease and ink mark on the edges of the cover and spine with protected dj cover small read more. Dune by frank herbert, book club edition, hc wdj, chilton.
Schmitz in 1966 which wasnt as successful as dune by far. Dune by frank herbert first book club edition, 1965 black cat. In 1965, after being rejected by more than a dozen publishing houses, a book called dune was brought out by the chilton book company. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear to the extremities. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Openended questions help ignite discussions involving the whole group. Dune books by frank herbert, dune trilogy set, science fiction vintage paperback books, dune series set of three recentera. Dune by frank herbert, first edition, signed, chilton. Dune frank herbert 1st edition hardcover w dust jacket. Dune frank herbert 1965 collectible 1st book club edition etsy. Dune by frank herbert first book club edition, 1965 black.
It was officially released as a book by chilton books and has since become one of, if not the most famous science fiction novel ever written. Initially selling over 75,000 copies, it became the first hardcover bestseller ever in the science fiction field. Well that cover and the fact that its chilton makes it first edition 99% sure on that one. Laid in is an affixed card signed by frank herbert. Dune 1965 book club edition chilton book company with dj frank herbert vintage. Apparently a first book club edition with 1681 printed inside the bottom back flap and book club edition printed at the bottom of the front flap. Picture of the first edition chilton books boards for dune.
A superb copy of this true first edition housed in a custom clamshell slipcase for preservation. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discu. Tamil nadu reports new high of 2,174 coronavirus positive. First edition criteria and points to identify dune by frank. Dune by frank herbert chilton book co, w20 gutter code, bce 1965 hcdj. First edition criteria and points to identify dune by.
Its a red cloth chilton edition, but its a book club edition, ca. A book club edition in very good condition the dust jacket does have some chipping and rubs on the dune by frank herbert, 1965 chilton h c book club edition. All domestic orders shipped protected in a box signed by author. Dune chilton book co, 1965 book club frank herbert. The ebooks bought off of the amazon online store are known as kindle edition books, designating that. The flap on the left is from the first issue dust jacket. This is a great first sfbc book club edition of dune by frank herbert. John schoenherr same illustration as original first trade edition jacket publisher. If i had a nickel for number of people ive talked to who thought they had a first edition of dune, i could afford a first edition of dune. Dune frank herbert 1965 collectible 1st book club edition.
Dune chilton book co 1965book club bce by frank herbert for. Dune by frank herbert, first edition, signed, chilton abebooks. Dune edition collector traduction revue et corrigee ailleurs et demain french edition. She has days as frazzled as my daughters, riding range over her small crazy boys. Dune frank herbert collectible 1965 1st book club edition. Book club bcebomc edition january 1, 1965 language. Red hardback gilt lettering to the spine, small nicks, crease and ink mark on the edges of the cover and spine with protected dj cover small tear, some chips and creases on the outer and inner edges of the dj cover, both in vgc.
Aug 14, 2020 a stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, dune won the first nebula award, shared the hugo award, and formed the basis for what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. The book is in wonderful shape with light wear to the boards and panels. Dec 31, 2020 dune by frank herbert, 1965, chilton books edition, in english 1st ed. Dune frank herbert collectible 1965 1st book club edition etsy. Dune frank herbert 1965 1st book club edition goodfair etsy. A new growing crop of podcast conversation clubs on and offline can connect you with other eager fans, book clubstyle. Cant wait to debrief after listening to the latest episode of your favorite audio series. Dune by frank herbert, 1965 chilton h c book club edition.
The novel was critically wellreceived for its gripping plot, action, and. I am delighted that john byrne and his team at the magazine have invited me to be the guest blogger this week. But its the book club edition, so i think thats first edition, second run. Dune frank herbert 1965 1st book club edition gohd books. The book and dust jacket are in fantastic condition with minor wear. Dune by frank herbert, first edition, chilton abebooks.
Tom doherty, founder of tor books, wanted to publish it but his boss at the time. As a novice sf publisher, chilton made the foolish mistake of beginning the book with an. Im currently trying to establish the provenance of the book. Successful book clubs select great books, have compelling discussions, and create community. Analog, december 1963february 1964 part i, as dune world, and januarymay 1965 parts ii and iii, as the prophet of dune. Set on the desert planet arrakis, dune is the story of the boy paul atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of. Dune is a great book, and simon vance, the primary narrator of the audible version im listening to, has probably one of my favorite voices of all time. Children of dune by frank herbert hardcover book club. Dune by frank herbert, 1965 chilton h c book club edition, status. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. Its respected author, journalist frank herbert, had written dune with nothing more in mind than to entertain his readers with the telling of a particularly complex story, one which had occupied his thoughts for more. Fun books ive had my hands on dune, chilton book cover edition if i had a nickel for number of people ive talked to who thought they had a first edition of dune, i could afford a first edition of dune.
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