Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert by Brian Herbert Paperback Book

Description: Dreamer of Dune by Brian Herbert The insightful and illuminating biography of one of science fictions most imaginative minds, written by Frank Herberts son Brian Herbert. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone knows Frank Herberts Dune. This science fiction epic combines politics human evolution and ecology and has captured the imagination of generations of readers. It is one of the most popular science fiction novels ever written, has won awards, sold millions of copies around the world and spawned multiple motion-picture adaptations. Brian Herbert, Frank Herberts eldest son, tells the provocative story of his fathers extraordinary life in this honest and loving chronicle. He has also brought to light all the events in Herberts life that would find their way into speculative fictions greatest epic. From his early years in Tacoma, Washington, through his time at university and in the Navy, to the difficult years of poverty while struggling to become a published writer, Herbert worked long and hard before finding success after the publication of Dune in 1965. Brian Herbert writes about these years with a truthful intensity that brings every facet of his fathers brilliant, and sometimes troubled, genius to full light. Insightful and provocative, this absorbing biography offers Brian Herberts unique personal perspective on one of the most enigmatic and creative talents of our time. Author Biography Brian 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. Review A fascinating picture of this furiously energetic, driven, determined, sometimes childlike genius * Kirkus Reviews * Details ISBN1399621947 Author Brian Herbert Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781399621946 Format Paperback Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General Subtitle The Biography of Frank Herbert DEWEY 813.54 Pages 688 Publication Date 2023-11-16 UK Release Date 2023-11-16 NZ Release Date 2024-02-05 AU Release Date 2024-02-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159975180;

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