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Dune is great
Posted: 22 May 2007, 09:23
by PanzerMeyer
I'm almost halfway through "Children of Dune" which is the third book in the Dune series written by Frank Herbert and I have to say that this is the best sci-fi which I have ever read. I really like Herberts attention to detail and the way he develops all of the different characters in the Dune universe. It's great stuff.
Posted: 22 May 2007, 12:38
by Hammer
yes - the books are awesome... might be good for me to get/read them again. it has been a very long time...
Posted: 22 May 2007, 13:48
by Tach Deneva
Doon is even better! For he IS the Kumquat Häagen-Dazs!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doon_%28novel%29
TD
Posted: 22 May 2007, 16:49
by BlackHawk*K
speaking of frank herbert, have any of you read 'whipping star'? not many seemed to around this area. i think it was one of the first sci fi stories that launched me down the sci fi reading path.
Posted: 23 May 2007, 17:12
by Falker
If you ever see a Sci-Fi book that has the Hugo or Nebula awards , you can bet it’s going to be a good read. Dune was one of these books.
Paperback (sometimes referred to as softback, or softcover) books are getting expensive these days. A good source for inexpensive reading is your local library. Lots of people turn in their old books so others can read them too. Our local library here in town has a good selection of Sci-Fi books to pick and choose from. If I see Children of Dune , I’ll pick it up and check it out.
Posted: 23 May 2007, 21:36
by BlackHawk*K
another good spot that a book collector friend of mine goes to are the local goodwill and salvation army stores. they are cheap, about a buck apeice. of course you have to do some good browsing etc. but one time i even seen some Btech books on the shelves. the best part about it, is you support a local area that helps ppl, plus if you get a book that wasnt all that good it only cost ya a little. if your a book collector and know your stuff, you can make some good money at it. he told me about a motorcycle owners manual he sold for close to 40 bucks and it only cost him a dollar
Posted: 24 May 2007, 08:02
by PanzerMeyer
Falker wrote: Paperback (sometimes referred to as softback, or softcover) books are getting expensive these days.
The Dune paperback books have been reasonably priced. I've bought the first three of $7.99 each at Barnes & Nobles.