DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Deluxe Collector's Edition

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Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece, set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal
interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet
Arrakis, the only source of the most important and valuable substance in the cosmos. Originally published
in 1965 and now faithfully adapted as a graphic novel by Brian Herbert son of Frank Herbert and New York
Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, Dune explores the complex, multi-layered interactions of
politics, religion, ecology, technology, and human emotion as the forces of the empire confront each other
for control of Arrakis.

A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune takes a groundbreaking
look into our universe and is transformed by the graphic novel format into a powerful, fantastical tale for a
new generation of readers. A National Bestseller, Dune: The Graphic Novel, is now available in a deluxe
collector's edition with an increased trim size of 7 1/2" x 11 1/4", printed on high quality matte art paper,
and a faux-cloth slip case with gold foil stamping and tip on cover.

Reviews

it excels in broad action shots, such as the first spotting of a massive sandworm maw. This efficient take will whet appetites for more adventures to come. * Publishers Weekly *
Boasting eye-popping art from Ral Alln and Patricia Martin Dune: The Graphic Novel is a scene-by-scene adaptation of the beloved novel from two writers who are already very familiar with the worlds of Arrakis and beyond. * The Hollywood Reporter *
Its Dune, but easier on the eyesThat means you can indulge a bit here, taking time to remind yourself of what makes the original source material so good * Polygon *
The palette practically makes Arrakis blazing heat and desolation jump off the pageThis art is gorgeous. * Nerdist *
an adaptation worthy of continuing the franchise's legacy for a new generation. * Comic Book Resources *
a breathtaking new comic book adaptation. * SPACE.com *
The core of what made Dune a great science fiction novel has been preserved, and to it are added vibrant visuals in Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1a resoundingly successful adaptation. * Foreword STARRED Review *
Ral Alln and Patricia Martn take a dense story and apply all that nuance and subtext to their visual language in adapting Dune. Panels establish scope and geography, and showcase the character who has the power in a scene, all the while guiding you as if you were on a theme park ride through the wild sci-fi action of warring families and giant sand worms. These two have pulled off a rare feat and made a political tale visually compelling." -- Eric Heisserer * Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Arrival *
Intricate . . . well defined . . . easy to follow . . . blending the aristocratic costumery, sci-fi technology, and desert landscape into a world that is unmistakably Dune. * Booklist *
A much-needed addition to the series started by Frank Herbert decades ago. * The Nerd Daily *
The carefully chosen color palettes are particularly compelling, conveying the perfect sense of mood in every situationa good gateway into the world of Dune. * Boing Boing *

Author Bio

Frank Herbert (19201986) was the author of Dune and its five sequels, as well as numerous other highly praised novels. Herbert became internationally famous for his science-fiction novels and was also a newspaper journalist, photographer, short story writer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer. His novel Dune is one of the bestselling science-fiction novels of all time, and the series is widely considered the archetype for all science fiction that followed. Dune is the most admired science-fiction novel ever written.

Brian Herbert is the son of legendary science-fiction author Frank Herbert and has written the definitive biography of him, Dreamer of Dune, a finalist for the Hugo Award. Brian has also written many highly imaginative novels, including the Timeweb trilogy, the ecological fantasy Ocean (with his wife, Jan), The Little Green Book of Chairman Rahma, The Unborn, and The Assassination of Billy Jeeling. His earlier acclaimed novels include The Stolen Gospels, Sudanna Sudanna, and Sidneys Comet, as well as Man of Two Worlds (written with his father). Brian has collaborated on many novels in the Dune series with Kevin J. Anderson, all of which became international bestsellers, and they also collaborated on the Hellhole trilogy. Brian comanages the legacy of Frank Herbert and is an executive producer of the new motion picture Dune and the TV series Dune: The Sisterhood. He and his wife live in Seattle, Washington.

Kevin J. Anderson is an American science-fiction author of more than 50 bestsellers. In addition to his original novels, he has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, and The X-Files, and with Brian Herbert he is the coauthor of the novels in the Dune series. Anderson has also written numerous comic books, including Star Wars and Predator for Dark Horse, Justice Society of America for DC Comics, Starjammers for Marvel, The X-Files for Topps, as well as original titles for IDW and Wildstorm. He currently resides in Colorado with his wife.

Ral Alln grew up in the town of Valladolid, Spain. He graduated with a degree in fine arts from Salamanca University and moved to Boston to study illustration and design. He currently lives in Spain. Alln has worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant, and DC Comics, with writers such as Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Warren Ellis, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Peter Milligan. Alln has also worked on more than a hundred covers for Valiant, Image, Boom! Studios, and Penguin. He has also worked for Quentin Tarantino, Playboy, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Billboard, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. Allns work has been exhibited in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Rome, Berlin, Stockholm, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Barcelona. When he is not drawing, Alln directs, shoots, and animates music videos.

Patricia Martn is a letterer, comics artist, and illustrator nominated for multiple Harvey Awards. Born in Spain, she always felt the need to communicate either through writing or drawing. Martn began her career in the field of book publishing with companies such as Oxford University Press, El Jinete Azul, and Barbara Fiore Editora, working on lettering and design. Later on she moved to the illustration and comics industry, and for the last four years he has worked on Wonder Woman with Steve Orlando, Bloodshot Reborn with Jeff Lemire, Ninjak with Matt Kindt, and Secret Weapons alongside artist Ral Alln.

Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner Award-winning, Emmy-nominated artist best known for revamping the style of comics and graphic novel, most notably with Marvel Comics and DC Comics, earning him an international reputation and cult status across media industries. In 1984, Sienkiewicz was chosen by David Lynch to illustrate the comic book adaptation of his Dune movie for Marvel Comics. Sienkiewiczs work has graced museums and galleries worldwide; advertising campaigns for Nike, MTV, the 2006 Winter Olympics, and Nissan; and magazines such as Entertainment Weekly and Spin. He lives in Los Angeles, California.