Arthur C. Clarke “Earthlight” 1977 vintage paperback

Dune Messiah
The first sequel to Frank Herbert’s masterpiece continues the saga of Paul Atreides as he grapples with the tragic consequences of his own religious and political ascension. It is a profound exploration of prescience, power, and the inevitable downfall of a messianic figure.

#### **Book Details**
Vintage mass-market paperback, Berkley Medallion Edition. This copy is the twenty-seventh printing of the Berkley edition, featuring the iconic cover art by Jack Gaughan depicting a colossal stone face emerging from the sands of Arrakis. Retail price indicated as $2.25 on the front cover.

#### **Condition Report**
* Overall grade: Very good.
* **Front**: Shows moderate edge wear and rubbing, with a light diagonal crease at the upper right corner. The gold foil lettering of the title is bright and complete. Neatly penned initials inside front cover, fairly well tanned along upper edge.
* **Spine**: Some edge chipping, 3 light reading crease along length, mildly canted.
* **Back**: The cream-colored cardstock is toned with age and exhibits minor surface soiling and edge rubbing. Two light diagonal crease along upper outer corner.
* **Pages**: Slight tanning along upper edges. No loose, torn or folded pages.
* **Binding**: Spine shows some reading stress, the text block remains solid.

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