Embark on a Journey Through the Dune Universe with Unpublished Chapters, Original Stories, and a New Novella

The Road to Dune is an essential companion for any fan of Frank Herbert's Dune, offering a wealth of insider information and never-before-published content. This collection includes deleted chapters and scenes from Dune and Dune Messiah, correspondence between Frank Herbert and renowned editor John W. Campbell Jr., and "They Stopped the Moving Sands," the article that inspired the Dune saga.

Readers will also discover a trove of original material, including excerpts from Frank Herbert's letters chronicling his journey to publish his groundbreaking work and "Spice Planet," an all-new 60,000-word novella by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson based on Frank Herbert's own outline.

The Road to Dune is a must-have addition to any science fiction collection, offering unparalleled insights into the making of the best-selling science fiction novel of all time. Step inside the minds of the creators and explore the rich tapestry of the Dune universe as never before.

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Praise for this book

“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




About the AuthorBrian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, wrote the definitive biography of his father, Dreamer of Dune, which was a Hugo Award finalist. Brian is president of the company managing the legacy of Frank Herbert and is an executive producer of the motion picture Dune, as well as of the TV series Dune: The Sisterhood. He is the author or coauthor of more than forty-five books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers, has been nominated for the Nebula Award, and is always working on several projects at once. He and his wife, Jan, have traveled to all seven continents, and in 2019, they took a trip to Budapest to observe the filming of Dune.
Title: The Road to Dune
Author(s): Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert
Series: Dune
ISBN: 9781429924917
Copyright 2008
Release Date: June 12, 2008
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
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