God Emperor of Dune
God Emperor of Dune is the fourth novel in Frank Herbert's Dune series, first published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in the United States in 1981, with a Gollancz edition in the UK that September. It follows Leto II, a tyrant transformed into a human and sandworm hybrid who has ruled for millennia.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1981
- First published
- G. P. Putnam's Sons, United States, 1981
- First UK edition
- Gollancz, 1981
- Series
- Dune
The first edition of God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert was published in New York by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1981. We track 2 editions.
Which edition do you have?
First edition
- 1st G.P. Putnam's Sons1981 Hardback · Dune 4 I own God Emperor of Dune, G.P. Putnam's Sons 1981 Log in to want this
Later and other editions
- Gollancz1981 Hardback · Dune 4 Sold £53 · Oct 2026 I own God Emperor of Dune, Gollancz 1981 Log in to want this
We have not yet researched the issue points for this book. If you know how to tell the first from later printings, tell us and we will credit you once it is checked against a second source.
Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
Setting and characters
- Characters
- Leto II Atreides, Duncan Idaho
- Genre
- science fiction
Read next
- Comes after
- Children of Dune
- Followed by
- Heretics of Dune
In print
- Editions recorded
- 47 on Open Library, 15 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 21 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
More by Frank Herbert
CollectorsNot sure which edition you have, or want to tell other collectors about your copy?
Ask a question
Write a review
Read it or own it? Share what God Emperor of Dune is like to read or collect.
Know what you are looking at
How to Identify a First Edition
To identify a first edition, check that your copy is the first printing of the first edition. Read the copyright …
Read the guide →6 min readBook Condition Grading: Fine to Poor Explained
Book condition grading uses a six-step trade scale: Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. Collectors grade the …
Read the guide →7 min readDust Jackets Explained: Why the Jacket Drives a Book's Value
For most books published since the 1920s, the original dust jacket carries a large share of the value, often most …
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Who published the first edition of God Emperor of Dune?
The first edition of God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert was published in New York by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1981.
How many editions of God Emperor of Dune are there?
We track 2 editions of God Emperor of Dune, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
What should I read after God Emperor of Dune?
In order, it follows Children of Dune and it is followed by Heretics of Dune, according to Wikidata.
Where these facts come from
- God Emperor of Dune, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- God Emperor of Dune, Open Library (openlibrary.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 18 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.