Closer Look: The Worlds of Dune [The Places and Cultures that inspired Frank Herbert] by Tom Huddleston

The Worlds of Dune [The Places and Cultures that inspired Frank Herbert] by Tom Huddleston is out now!

With The Worlds of Dune: The Places and Cultures that inspired Frank Herbert by Tom Huddleston out now from Frances Lincoln, an imprint of Quarto Group, we had to offer you a quick sneak peek!

While some writers build worlds, but Herbert brought to life an entire universe that’s lasted the test of time and thrives today. Of course, Denis Villeneuve‘s films have helped the resurgence of popularity but that still needs a strong base to work from, something always evident in his filmmaking.

This book, constructed by Huddleston, celebrates and reminds us of the sheer depth and scope of the worlds created by the mind of Herbert, and with that comes the wealth of characters and visual creations that have lasted nearly 60 years. This collection explores the places and cultures that inspired his novels, including that bestselling epic Dune.

Herbert was originally an ex-Navy newspaperman from Washington, but his unwavering imagination crosses the boundaries of classical history to fringe science, the rights of Native Americans to the variables of environmentalism (with many elements being so similar today) and philosophy, political commentary, as well as mixing in worldwide cultures and classic literature.

It’s quite the feat, and while often considered unfilmable, modern techniques and the application of time have given it a whole new lease of life, and if you love his visions, then you’ll enjoy The Worlds of Dune for sure. Beginning on Arrakis and going planet by planet including Caladan and Giedi Prime, the book also offers in-depth looks at The Freman, the Spice, House Atreides, the CHOAM Corp, House Corrino and the Padishah Emperor and beyond.

The Worlds of Dune offers a deep dive into Herbert’s continually contemporary universe – detailing the way he wove diverse strands into his creation and it offers a visually rich accompaniment to this sci-fi legend – and it even comes complete with a sand-to-touch-effect on the Hardback cover!