If you’re in the mood for an eye-popping visual experience, check out The Art and Soul of Dune. I first read Frank Herbert’s Dune in 1965 and was completely blown away. Herbert created a planet of sand with the unique spice that allowed for interstellar travel. He also created competing Houses who lusted after power and wealth. Plenty of treachery in this book!
In his “Foreword,” director Denis Villeneuve reveals how his 2-part movie Dune got made and how many of his decisions affected his final vision. In their “Introduction,” Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson explain how their prequels and sequels explain details of Frank Herbert’s worlds.
The artwork is spectacular and there are plenty of inside information on the Dune movies. If you’re a fan of Dune, you need to check out this Dune eye-candy! GRADE: A
DUNE, the 1965 novel, was tremendous. I tried a couple of Herbert’s sequels and found them almost unreadable. Never read any of the continuations. I liked Villeneuve’s films and may be in the minority as a fan of the David Lynch version.
Fred, I liked the David Lynch version of DUNE, too. Villeneuve’s version is a feast for the eyes! Spectacular scenery! This book captures some of that with its photos and artwork.
I reea DUNE first as serial in Analog (or was it still Astounding?) in the early 60s and was fascinated.
Bought every issue at the small magazine store on my way from the train statioon to university – fond memories!
Wolf, DUNE was originally published as two separate serials (1963–64 novel Dune World and 1965 novel Prophet of Dune) in Analog magazine. Later, DUNE tied with Roger Zelazny’s This Immortal for the Hugo Award for Best Novel and won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1966.