Writing The Dune Series

[Muad'Dib]

[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]So, how many OBers have read Dune and/or it's five sequels, and not just seen the old movie? If you can't tell by my name, I'm a huge fan of Frank Herbert's masterpeice. I'm currently reading through the series a second time. Who else shares my passion?

I love Dune not just because of the great writing style and amazing story, but because of the unique ideas F. Herbert suggests in every novel. The Bene Gesserit, Tleilaxu, Fremen and Spacing Guild all play such intricate roles that seem to change from book to book as years and centuries pass. He creates an entire mythology for this future universe millions of years beyond our own. Even the appendixes in the back of the first book add depth to the Dune universe.

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[Hinata]

I have not actually read the Dune book itself. Since I saw the movie I thought it better to go back and read the pre-Dune books.

Such as House Atreides, House Harkonnen and House Corino, also I have had the Butlerian Jihad and part of the Machine Crusade.

All that have I read I have absolutely loved. In House Atriedes you hear about Leto Atreides, his life, about how Paul came about and a few other things that will help you understand how certain characters came into being for Dune. These three books were mind blowing and I could barely put them down when I started. I blazed thru all three books in less than 2 months. On top of that I had a few other Sci Fi books. But back to the Pre-Dune!!!

I also was able to read The Butlerian Jihad, which talks about how man came to move from earth and why robots are forbidden in the new age of man. You see the beginnings of Arrakis, and the Spice. The other books following that I have yet to read but when I do I know I will have fun fun fun.

I love DUNE period and I can't wait to read the original Dune book as well Dune Messaih. Plus I hear there are newer books coming or out one!!!

[Muad'Dib]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Ahh, the prequels. (I know, I commenting my own thread really early... I just love the subject) If you enjoyed the prequels, then you're going to die with joy when you get around to reading the originals. As I'm sure you'e aware, the six prequels were written by Brian Herbet (and Kevin J. Anderson, who's pretty good on his own), Frank's son. They're great, but in all honesty, can't even compare to Frank's work.

Oddly enough, I read them first as well. The Butlerian Jihad books are particularly touching. Very emotional. My favorite part of them was getting to see Holtzman, who invented the Holtzman sheild. Or, kind of invented it...

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