The complete story of the graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert, now collected in a single boxed set with slipcase
In DUNE: The Graphic Novel, the three-book adaption of Frank Herbert’s Dune, 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. 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. Illustrators Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín transport readers to the Dune universe in this visual masterpiece that blends classic science fiction with contemporary comics storytelling.
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—now collected in a 3-book boxed set edition with slipcase.
About the Author :
Frank Herbert (1920–1986) was an American science-fiction writer best known for his novel Dune and its subsequent five sequels.
Brian Herbert, the son of Frank Herbert, has written a moving biography of his father, Dreamer of Dune. Brian is also known for his collaborations with author Kevin J. Anderson, with whom he has written multiple sequels and prequels to his father’s landmark 1965 science-fiction novel Dune. He lives in Seattle.
Kevin J. Anderson is the author of more than 50 bestsellers. He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, and the X-Files and, with Brian Herbert, is the coauthor of the Dune prequel series. Anderson lives in Monument, Colorado.
Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín are artists living in Valladolíd, Spain. Allén and Martín have worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant, and DC Comics, with writers such as Matt Fraction, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Peter Milligan.
Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner Award–winning, Emmy-nominated artist best known for revamping the style of comic and graphic novel illustration, most notably with Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He is based in Los Angeles.
Review :
The artwork from Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín instantly set this adaptation apart from all others
An impressive retelling of one of the all-time greats in the science fiction genre.