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The Road to Dune

New stories, unpublished extracts and the publication history of the Dune novels
By Frank Herbert and Kevin J Anderson and Brian Herbert
Series: Dune
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The Road to Dune is a collection featuring a range of never-before-seen treasures from the world of Dune. It includes previously unpublished chapters, alternate storylines, and insightful essays by Frank Herbert. Additionally, readers will find correspondence between Herbert and his publishers, as well as new short stories, adding depth to the legendary universe crafted by the authors.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate universe of Dune, as it offers unique insights, deleted scenes, and background stories that enhance your understanding of the original series. It may also appeal to fans of sci-fi and fantasy who appreciate richly detailed worlds and storytelling from multiple perspectives, crafted by both the original author and his successors.

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The Road to Dune

A wonderful collection that will delight fans of the DUNE series.

A wonderful collection that will delight fans of the DUNE series.

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The Road to Dune is a compilation of material celebrating—and adding to—the epic Dune novels.

In this fascinating volume, the world's millions of Dune fans can now read—at long last—the unpublished chapters and scenes from the original Dune books, as well as correspondence with Frank Herbert relating to Dune. Additionally, it includes short stories by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and also Spice Planet, an original novella by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, based on a detailed outline left by Frank Herbert.

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The Road to Dune is praised for expanding on Frank Herbert's iconic universe, with some reviewers drawing parallels to the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings. Dean Koontz believes the book honours Herbert’s original vision, while others appreciate its ability to satisfy fans eager to revisit the desert landscapes and intricate political intrigue of Dune. Both existing and new readers find it an engaging narrative that complements the original series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340837467

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 400

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Brian Herbert Fiction Frank Herbert General Fiction Kevin J. Anderson Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have crafted a masterpiece from the notes, outlines and correspondence Frank Herbert left behind at his death, as well as conversations and brainstorming sessions Brian Herbert held with him.

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