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Road to Dune by Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert and Frank Herbert (2006, Mass Market)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDoherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co
ISBN-100765353709
ISBN-139780765353702
eBay Product ID (ePID)56893611
Product Key Features
Book TitleRoad to Dune
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicScience Fiction / Space Opera, Science Fiction / General
GenreFiction
AuthorKevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert
Book SeriesDune Ser.
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight7.8 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsDune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy., 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 action and philosophical vistas. . . . An astonishing science fiction phenomenon., "This collection of essays, stories, and selections from Herbert's papers will certainly be high-priority reading for Dune fans. . . . Of particular interest are the communications between Herbert, John Campbell, and others during and after the release of Dune , and unpublished sequences from Dune and Dune Messiah . . . . Dune was a social and publishing phenomenon; it moved science fiction into general publishing (and marketing) awareness and spurred a wide public awareness of ecological balance. This account of its genesis should interest no only fans but also students of popular culture."-- Booklist on The Road to Dune "One of the monuments of modern science fiction."-- Chicago Tribune on Dune "I know nothing comparable to it except The 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 action and 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 of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction."-- Louisville Times on Dune "The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud."-- Publishers We ek ly (starred review) on Dune: The Butlerian Jihad "Sit back and enjoy."-- Booklist on Dune: The Machine Crusade " Dune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy."-- Publishers We ek ly on Dune:The Battle of Corrin, ‚"This collection of essays, stories, and selections from Herbert's papers will certainly be high-priority reading for Dune fans. . . . Of particular interest are the communications between Herbert, John Campbell, and others during and after the release of Dune , and unpublished sequences from Dune and Dune Messiah . . . . Dune was a social and publishing phenomenon; it moved science fiction into general publishing (and marketing) awareness and spurred a wide public awareness of ecological balance. This account of its genesis should interest no only fans but also students of popular culture. ‚" ‚-- Booklist on The Road to Dune ‚"One of the monuments of modern science fiction. ‚"-- Chicago Tribune on Dune ‚"I know nothing comparable to it except The 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 action and 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 of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction. ‚"-- Louisville Times on Dune ‚"The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud. ‚"-- Publishers We ek ly (starred review) on Dune: The Butlerian Jihad ‚"Sit back and enjoy. ‚"-- Booklist on Dune: The Machine Crusade ‚" Dune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy. ‚"-- Publishers We ek ly on Dune:The Battle of Corrin, This collection of essays, stories, and selections from Herbert's papers will certainly be high-priority reading for Dune fans. . . . Of particular interest are the communications between Herbert, John Campbell, and others during and after the release of Dune , and unpublished sequences from Dune and Dune Messiah . . . . Dune was a social and publishing phenomenon; it moved science fiction into general publishing (and marketing) awareness and spurred a wide public awareness of ecological balance. This account of its genesis should interest no only fans but also students of popular culture., "This collection of essays, stories, and selections from Herbert's papers will certainly be high-priority reading for Dune fans. . . . Of particular interest are the communications between Herbert, John Campbell, and others during and after the release of Dune , and unpublished sequences from Dune and Dune Messiah . . . . Dune was a social and publishing phenomenon; it moved science fiction into general publishing (and marketing) awareness and spurred a wide public awareness of ecological balance. This account of its genesis should interest no only fans but also students of popular culture." -- Booklist on The Road to Dune "One of the monuments of modern science fiction." -- Chicago Tribune on Dune "I know nothing comparable to it except The 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 action and 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 of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction." -- Louisville Times on Dune "The kind of intricate plotting and philosophical musings that would make the elder Herbert proud." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Dune: The Butlerian Jihad "Sit back and enjoy." -- Booklist on Dune: The Machine Crusade " Dune addicts will happily devour Herbert and Anderson's spicy conclusion to their second prequel trilogy." -- Publishers Weekly on Dune:The Battle of Corrin, Herbert's creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction., This collection of essays, stories, and selections from Herbert's papers will certainly be high-priority reading for Dune fans.
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Dewey Decimal813.54
Table Of ContentContents Acknowledgments Introduction by Bill Ransom Introduction by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Spice Planet Introduction Spice Planet Part I Spice Planet Part II The Road to Dune "They Stopped the Moving Sands" The Letters of Dune Unpublished Scenes and Chapters from Dune and Dune Messiah Introduction Deleted Scenes and Chapters from Dune Deleted Scenes and Chapters from Dune Messiah Short Stories Introduction "Dune: A Whisper of Caladan Seas" "Dune: Hunting Harkonnens" "Dune: Whipping Mek" "Dune: The Faces of a Martyr"
SynopsisFrank Herbert's Dune is widely known as the science fiction equivalent of The Lord of the Rings. Now 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. In this fascinating volume, the world's millions of Dune fans can read--at long last--the unpublished chapters and scenes from Dune and Dune Messiah. The Road to Dune also includes some of the original correspondence between Frank Herbert and famed editor John W. Campbell, Jr., along with other correspondence during Herbert's 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 also features newly discovered papers and manuscripts of Frank Herbert, and Spice Planet, an original 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., Frank Herbert's Dune is widely known as the science fiction equivalent of The Lord of the Rings. Now 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. In this fascinating volume, the world's millions of Dune fans can read--at long last--the unpublished chapters and scenes from Dune and Dune Messiah. The Road to Dune also includes some of the original correspondence between Frank Herbert and famed editor John W. Campbell, Jr., along with other correspondence during Herbert's 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 also features newly discovered papers and manuscripts of Frank Herbert, and Spice Planet, an original 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.
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