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"I am first of all not a science fiction writer … I write, I suppose, what the Latin Americans call magic realism."
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![]() This is conceived of as a natural product; but it makes me think of the ties that are used in electronics (zip strips). They can be tightened by degrees; but they are impossible to loosen.
According to Herbert, krimskell fiber is a natural product, woven from the strands of the hufhuf vine from Ecaz.
Compare Jessica Atreides' bonds with the FLEX-CUF Restraints, which were first introduced in 1965.They feature the Strength Barb System within the FLEX-CUF head, making it virtually
pick-proof. Unlike krimskell fiber rope, however, it is fabricated from materials specifically designed to
prevent injuries. Nylon
construction minimizes the
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'But after washing and drying clothes had to be smooth - free from fine lines and wrinkles ...'
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