How Sci-Fi Became So Fascinated With Spice
Starting with Frank Herbert's Dune, the concept of spice as more than a condiment, with powers over humans and their societies, enriched science fiction.
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Starting with Frank Herbert's Dune, the concept of spice as more than a condiment, with powers over humans and their societies, enriched science fiction.