The Worlds Of Dune (the Places And Cultures That Inspired Frank Herbert)
By (author) Huddleston Tom
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The Worlds of Dune presents a deep dive into the many different strands of inspiration, from Zen Buddhism to Indigenous American tribal ritual, that Frank Herbert wove into Dune and its sequels – collectively the world''s bestselling science-fiction epic.
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Some writers build worlds. Others birth entire universes.
In the decades since its publication, Frank Herbert’s Dune has become arguably the best-selling and certainly the best-known science fiction novel ever written. So how did an ex-Navy newspaperman from Washington State come to write such a world-conquering novel? And how was he able to pack it with so many layers of myth and meaning?
Herbert’s boundless imagination was sparked by a dizzying array of ideas, from classical history to cutting-edge science, from environmentalism to Zen philosophy, and from Arabic texts to Shakespeare’s tragedies.
Beginning on Arrakis and going planet by planet, The Worlds of Dune offers a supremely deep dive into Herbert''s universe – detailing along the way the many diverse strands that he wove into his epic creation to offer a visually rich accompaniment to this sci-fi legend.
Biographical note
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For fans of Frank Herbert''s writing and for a new wave of enthusiasts brought to Dune through the new film adaptations.
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Publishing alongside the long-awaited cinematic release of Denis Villeneuve''s ''Dune: Part 2''
Short description/annotation
The Worlds of Dune presents a deep dive into the many different strands of inspiration, from Zen Buddhism to Indigenous American tribal ritual, that Frank Herbert wove into Dune and its sequels – collectively the world''s bestselling science-fiction epic.
Description
Some writers build worlds. Others birth entire universes.
In the decades since its publication, Frank Herbert’s Dune has become arguably the best-selling and certainly the best-known science fiction novel ever written. So how did an ex-Navy newspaperman from Washington State come to write such a world-conquering novel? And how was he able to pack it with so many layers of myth and meaning?
Herbert’s boundless imagination was sparked by a dizzying array of ideas, from classical history to cutting-edge science, from environmentalism to Zen philosophy, and from Arabic texts to Shakespeare’s tragedies.
Beginning on Arrakis and going planet by planet, The Worlds of Dune offers a supremely deep dive into Herbert''s universe – detailing along the way the many diverse strands that he wove into his epic creation to offer a visually rich accompaniment to this sci-fi legend.
Biographical note
Tom Huddleston is an author, journalist and musician based in North London. His novels include several science fiction and fantasy stories for younger readers including the eco-futuristic FloodWorld trilogy. He spent a decade on the Film desk at Time Out magazine and is now a freelance Film & TV journalist writing for, among others, The Guardian and Little White Lies.
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A showcase of the huge variety of influences behind sci-fi legend Frank Herbert and a fascinating exploration of the detailed world he created.
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For fans of Frank Herbert''s writing and for a new wave of enthusiasts brought to Dune through the new film adaptations.
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Publishing alongside the long-awaited cinematic release of Denis Villeneuve''s ''Dune: Part 2''
| Author | By (author) Huddleston Tom |
|---|---|
| Date Of Publication | Oct 5, 2023 |
| EAN | 9780711282117 |
| Contributors | Huddleston Tom |
| Publisher | Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd |
| Languages | English |
| Country of Publication | United Kingdom |
| Width | 210 mm |
| Height | 260 mm |
| Product Forms | Hardback |
| Availability in Stores | Sin El-Fil, ABC Verdun, Global |
| Weight | 0.750000 |
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