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Road to Dune by Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert and Herbert Franke (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDoherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co
ISBN-100765312956
ISBN-139780765312952
eBay Product ID (ePID)45958148
Product Key Features
Book TitleRoad to Dune
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction / Space Opera
GenreLiterary Criticism, Fiction
AuthorKevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Herbert Franke
Book SeriesDune Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight30 oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-040583
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"One of the monuments of modern science fiction." -- Chicago Tribune on Dune "I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings." -- Arthur C. Clarke on Dune "A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its actiona nd philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon." -- The Washington Post on Dune "Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious." -- Robert A. Heinlein on Dune "Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one fo the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction." -- Louisville Times on Dune, "One of the monuments of modern science fiction."--Chicago Tribune on Dune "I know nothing comparable to it except Lord of the Rings."--Arthur C. Clarke on Dune "A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its actiona nd philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon."--The Washington Post on Dune "Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious."--Robert A. Heinlein on Dune "Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one fo the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction."--Louisville Times on Dune, Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one fo the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction., A portrayal of an alien society more complete and deeply detailed than any other author in the field has managed . . . a story absorbing equally for its actiona nd philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal813.54
Table Of ContentIntroduction by Bill Ransom Introduction by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Spice Planet The Road to Dune "They Stopped the Moving Sands" The Letters of Dune Unpublished Scenes and Chapters from Dune and Dune Messiah Deleted Scenes and Chapters from Dune Deleted Scenes and Chapters from Dune Messiah Short Stories "Dune: A Whisper of Caladan Seas" "Dune: Hunting Harkonnens" "Dune: Whipping Mek" "Dune: The Faces of a Martyr" Author bios
SynopsisIncluding never-before-published chapters from Dune and Dune Messiah, original stories, and a new short novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. AndersonFrank Herbert's "Dune" is widely known as the science fiction equivalent of "The Lord of the Rings," and "The Road to Dune" is a companion work comparable to "The Silmarillion," shedding light on and following the remarkable development of the bestselling science fiction novel of all time.Herein, the world's millions of "Dune" fans can now read---at long last---the unpublished chapters and scenes from "Dune" and "Dune Messiah." "The Road to Dune" also includes the original correspondence between Frank Herbert and famed editor John W. Campbell, Jr.; excerpts from Herbert's correspondence during his years-long struggle to get his innovative work published; and the article "They Stopped the Moving Sands," Herbert's original inspiration for "Dune.""The Road to Dune" features newly discovered papers and manuscripts of Frank Herbert, and also "Spice Planet," an original sixty-thousand-word short novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, based on a detailed outline left by Frank Herbert."The Road to Dune" is a treasure trove of essays, articles, and fiction that every reader of "Dune" will want to add to their shelf., Including never-before-published chapters from Dune and Dune Messiah, original stories, and a new short novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Frank Herbert's Dune is widely known as the science fiction equivalent of The Lord of the Rings , and The Road to Dune is a companion work comparable to The Silmarillion , shedding light on and following the remarkable development of the bestselling science fiction novel of all time. Herein, the world's millions of Dune fans can now read---at long last---the unpublished chapters and scenes from Dune and Dune Messiah . The Road to Dune also includes the original correspondence between Frank Herbert and famed editor John W. Campbell, Jr.; excerpts from Herbert's correspondence during his years-long struggle to get his innovative work published; and the article "They Stopped the Moving Sands," Herbert's original inspiration for Dune. The Road to Dune features newly discovered papers and manuscripts of Frank Herbert, and also "Spice Planet," an original sixty-thousand-word short novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, based on a detailed outline left by Frank Herbert. The Road to Dune is a treasure trove of essays, articles, and fiction that every reader of Dune will want to add to their shelf., This companion to Frank Herbert's "New York Times" bestselling classic includes never-before-published chapters from "Dune" and "Dune Messiah," original stories, and a brand-new novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
LC Classification NumberPS3558.E63A6 2005
