Frank Herbert — The Santaroga Barrier

London, Rapp + Whiting, 1970. First edition. Cloth. The first U.K. edition of this alternative society science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. The first U.K. edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.An alternative society / culture novel by Frank Herbert, 'The Santaroga Barrier' has been described as an "ambiguous utopia", with themes of psychedelic drugs and the 1960s counterculture.This novel was originally serialised in 'Amazing Stories' from October 1967 to February 1968.Herbert is best remembered today for his 'Dune' series, one of the most influential science fiction works of all time. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is smart, with a repaired closed tear to the head of the front wrap, and very minor edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.