An in-depth exploration of the rich and diverse influences behind Frank Herbert and his novels, including the best-selling epic Dune.
Screen One brings exciting news for sci-fi enthusiasts! With Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Part 2 on the horizon for a March 2024 release, the anticipation for all things Dune intensifies. In the wake of this thrilling announcement, renowned author Tom Huddleton’s latest literary masterpiece, “The Worlds of Dune,” emerges as a captivating exploration into the intricate universe crafted by Frank Herbert. Huddleston’s book delves deep into the rich tapestry of worlds, characters, and complexities that define the enigmatic realm of Dune, offering fans a profound understanding and a fresh perspective on this iconic saga.
Stay tuned as Screen One explores the unparalleled depth of Tom Huddleton’s contribution to the Dune universe.
Find the meanings behind the story as you uncover the array of ideas and influences that Frank Herbert wove into his epic creations in The Worlds of Dune.
In the decades since its publication, Herbert’s Dune has become arguably the best-selling and certainly the best-known science fiction novel ever written. Herbert’s influences for his legendary creation came from far and wide, they range 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 offering a visually rich accompaniment to this sci-fi legend.
Whether you’re a long-established admirer of Herbert’s writing, or a new fan brought to Dune through Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptations, this is your comprehensive go-to resource to explore the detailed worlds of Herbert’s imagining.
Tom Huddleston is an author, journalist and musician based in North London. His novels include several science fiction and fantasy stories for younger readers including the eco-futuristic FloodWorld trilogy. He spent a decade on the Film desk at Time Out magazine and is now a freelance Film & TV journalist writing for, among others, The Guardian and Little White Lies.
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