Dune prequel series

Dune prequel series
Dune: House Atreides (1999)
Prelude to Dune trilogy:
Legends of Dune trilogy:
Heroes of Dune trilogy:
Great Schools of Dune trilogy:
Caladan trilogy:
AuthorBrian Herbert
Kevin J. Anderson
CountryUnited States
GenreScience fiction
Publisher
Published1999–present
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Audiobook
eBook

The Dune prequel series is a sequence of novel trilogies written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Set in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert, the novels take place in various time periods before and in between Herbert's original six novels, which began with 1965's Dune. In 1997, Bantam Books made a $3 million deal with the authors for three Dune prequel novels, partially based upon notes left behind by Frank Herbert, that would come to be known as the Prelude to Dune trilogy.[1] Starting with 1999's Dune: House Atreides, the duo have published 15 Dune prequel novels to date.

Dune itself is frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history,[2][3] and won the 1966 Hugo Award[4] and the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel.[5] Herbert wrote five sequels before he died in 1986.[6]

Brian Herbert and Anderson have also published Hunters of Dune (2006) and Sandworms of Dune (2007), sequels to Frank Herbert's final novel Chapterhouse: Dune (1985) which complete the chronological progression of his original series and wrap up storylines that began with his Heretics of Dune (1984).[7]

  1. ^ Quinn, Judy (November 17, 1997). "Bantam Pays $3M for Dune Prequels by Herbert's Son". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  2. ^ Touponce, William F. (1988). "Herbert's Reputation". Frank Herbert. Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co. p. 119. ISBN 0-8057-7514-5. Locus ran a poll of readers on April 15, 1975, in which Dune 'was voted the all-time best science-fiction novel … It has sold over ten million copies in numerous editions.'
  3. ^ "SCI FI Channel Auction to Benefit Reading Is Fundamental". March 18, 2003. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved September 28, 2007 – via PNNonline.org. Since its debut in 1965, Frank Herbert's Dune has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling science fiction novel of all time ... Frank Herbert's Dune saga is one of the greatest 20th Century contributions to literature.
  4. ^ "The Hugo Awards: 1966". World Science Fiction Society. 26 July 2007. Archived from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  5. ^ "1965 Nebula Awards". NebulaAwards.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2005. Retrieved March 17, 2010.
  6. ^ "Frank Herbert, author of sci-fi best sellers, dies". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 13, 1986. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
  7. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (September 24, 2006). "Across the Universe: Dune Babies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2018.