デューン　砂の惑星〔新訳版〕 上 デューン・シリーズ (ハヤカワ文庫SF)

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, this science fiction epic depicts a power struggle over melange—a rare spice with anti-aging properties—and the coming-of-age story of young Paul Atreides, who is at the mercy of fate. What sets this work apart from other science fiction is its meticulously constructed world-building, grounded in ecology and cultural anthropology. The culture of the Fremen, who survive the harsh deserts of Arrakis, is reminiscent of Islamic culture, while the giant sandworms, known as “Shai-Hulud,” evoke an overwhelming sense of a foreign world. Although it is fiction, it possesses a depth that resonates with real-world religion and politics, and the more you read, the more you are drawn into its charm. The film series directed by Denis Villeneuve is also spectacular.