The Worlds of Dune: The Places and Cultures that Inspired Frank Herbert
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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.
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| Publisher | Frances Lincoln, 1st edition (5 Oct. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0711282110 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0711282117 |
| Dimensions | 21.74 x 1.93 x 26.64 cm |
by Artbooks Reviewed
Check out “The Worlds of Dune”! It’s all about the places and vibes that inspired Frank Herbert. This book has got 208 pages of juicy details on what fueled the awesomeness of Dune, and it’s got this cool touchy-feely cover, too.
So, the dude behind this book is Tom Huddleston, a creative whiz from North London. He’s into writing, talking about movies, and jamming to some tunes. Tom’s got some sci-fi and fantasy stuff under his belt, like the FloodWorld trilogy, and he’s also a freelance Film & TV journalist. Pretty rad, right?
Now, let’s talk movies. There’s the 1984 Dune flick by David Lynch with Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, and Francesca Annis. It’s got this quirky style and was kind of a mixed bag with critics, but guess what? It’s a cult classic now.
Fast forward to 2021, and we’ve got the new Dune movie by Denis Villeneuve. It’s got Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, and a bunch of others. People are loving it for its epic visuals, staying true to the book, and they’re already itching for the sequel.
Now, back to the book. “The Worlds of Dune” is a must-read for sci-fi geeks. It’s packed with pics and all sorts of references to Dune books, movies, and more. It’s like a deep dive into Frank Herbert’s brain, and it’s got a bunch of smart stuff in the back, like a big list of books and a handy index.
Long story short, if you’re into Frank Herbert’s wild imagination, this book is your go-to guide. Don’t miss out!
by Artbooks Reviewed
‘The Worlds of Dune’ by Tom Huddleston. The subtitle of this attractively presented book is ‘The Places and Cultures that Inspired Frank Herbert’, which describes its contents well.
Since its publication in 1965, Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ has become a phenomenon and is among the best-known works of science fiction ever written. Huddleston seeks to answer the question as to how an ex-Navy newspaperman from Washington State came to write such a world-conquering novel incorporating many layers of myth and meaning?
He explores how Herbert’s imagination was inspired by a wide array of ideas, from classical history to cutting-edge science, from environmentalism to Zen philosophy, and from Arabic texts to Shakespeare’s tragedies.
Huddleston begins with Arrakis and then considers the other planets as well as the institutions that made up Herbert’s epic creation. ‘The Worlds of Dune’ is accompanied by many illustrations and photographs, including from its two film adaptations. There are also plenty of notes and an index.
I was interested to read of Frank Herbert’s youthful friendship with Henry Martin, a Hoh man who had grown up on La Push, the Quilete reservation well known from the ’Twilight’ saga. As a result Herbert incorporated the attitudes of First Nations Peoples towards the land. He was also very committed to ecology and this too was reflected throughout his narrative.
Overall, I found ‘The Worlds of Dune’ a fascinating analysis that provided me with insight into the themes of the Dune series. This is a book that is sure to please lovers of science fiction.