Frank Herbert

Birth : 1920-10-08,

Death : 1986-02-11

History

Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) was an American science fiction writer best known for the 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. Though he became famous for his long novels of science fiction, he was also a newspaper journalist, photographer, short story writer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Herbert licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Movies

Dune: Part Two

Novel

Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Dune

Novel

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Dune

Novel

In the year 10,191, the world is at war for control of the desert planet Arrakis—the only place where the space-travel substance Melange 'Spice' can be found. But when one leader gives up control, it's only so he can stage a coup with some unsavory characters.

Destination Dune

Self

A short documentary that was originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events in the lead-up to its release.

Dune Messiah

Novel

The third entry in the Dune film series, adapted from Dune Messiah, the second in Frank Herbert's series of six novels.