But his emergence as a writer of major stature did not occur until 1965, with the publication of Dune.
In 1952, Herbert began publishing science fiction with “Looking for Something?” in Startling Stories. He worked a wide variety of jobs-including TV cameraman, radio commentator, oyster diver, jungle survival instructor, lay analyst, creative writing teacher, reporter, and editor of several West Coast newspapers-before becoming a full-time writer. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, and educated at the University of Washington, Seattle. Aldiss on Dune)įrank Herbert is the bestselling author of the Dune saga. the work of a speculative intellect with few rivals in modern SF, (The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction on Dune)Ī tight mesmerizing fabric, interwoven with a potent element of mysticism. Heinlein on Dune)Ī novel of extraordinary complexity. Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious, (Robert A. One of the monuments of modern science fiction, (The Chicago Tribune on Dune) It is possible that Dune is even more relevant now than when it was first published, (The New Yorker on Dune)Īn astonishing science fiction phenomenon, (The Washington Post on Dune) I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings, (Arthur C. Leto and Ghanima, Paul Atreides's twin children and his heirs can see possible solutions - but fanatics begin to challenge the rule of the all-powerful Atreides empire, and more than economic disaster threatens.
The altered climate is destroying the giant sandworms, and this in turn is disastrous for the planet's economy. Old Paul Atreides, who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy, is gone.īut for the children of Dune, the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered, and fertile. The epic that began with the HUGO and NEBULA Award-winning classic DUNE continues.
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