2020 sees the centenary of the birth of Frank Herbert, the author of, arguably, one of the most important Science Fiction stories of all – Dune.
To discuss the impact of Dune I asked best-selling writer Kevin J. Anderson for his thoughts on the book and it’s lasting resonance. Kevin has written stories in many well-known universes – Star Wars, Star Trek, X-Files – and in universes of his own, as well as working on the Clockwork Angels series with the late Rush drummer & lyricist, Neil Peart. But today this blog is informed by his venture into the worlds of Dune – where he has adapted and expanded the original landscape with Frank Herbert’s son, Brian.
As well as Herbert’s centenary, there’s much excitement and expectation surrounding Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming new movie version, so this seems like a good time to delve deeper into the sands and spices of Arrakis.