The Secrets Of Frank Herbert'S Dune [Paperback]

James Van Hise (Author), Michael D. Messina (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2000

Based on Frank Herbert's "Dune," the epic new SCI FI Channel mini-series embodies science fiction adventure at its grandest! This lavish new production, starring William Hurt, Alec Newman and Giancarlo Giannini, and featuring the direction of John Harrison and the cinematography of Vittorio Storaro, sets a new standard. Faithful in all aspects to Herbert's vision, it presents "Dune" for the first time in its full complexity...the most magnificent adaptation ever on the screen.

On an exclusive footage-packed DVD designed especially for this book, "The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune" shows you why The SCI FI Channel gave the mini-series the biggest production budget in its history!

"The Secrets The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune" is a dazzling book-and-DVD treasury of behind-the-scenes production stills, interviews, video clips and drawings -- many exclusive to this edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune, complete with a DVD full of interviews, footage, and behind-the-scenes goodies, reveals the how, where, and why of the 6-hour SCI FI Channel miniseries. The series, much anticipated by fans of Herbert's novels (and foes of David Lynch's controversial 1984 take on the story), covers the action of the first book, Dune.

With lots of black-and-white photos showing shots from the miniseries as well as never-before-seen cast, crew, and set images, Secrets reveals much of the production process, including special effects. The accompanying text enlightens fans about some of the casting and plot decisions, bound to be the subject of debate for years to come. An inset includes color photos of major cast members, production sketches, models, and sets. One of the best chapters in the book is Vittorio Storaro's "Cinematography Ideation of the Film," which reveals his ideas behind camera methods and key shots. The book makes a nice, informative package for anyone interested in how a cable-TV science fiction epic is made, and the DVD is an added bonus. --Therese Littleton

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: I Books; Pap/DVD edition (October 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 074340730X
• ISBN-13: 978-0743407304
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,462,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Dreamer of Dune" revealed, May 5, 2003

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B. Conover (Santa Fe,, N.M. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secrets Of Frank Herbert'S Dune (Paperback)

Author Brian Herbert lets you in to his family and the challenges they faced from extreme poverty, to moving over 20 times, to the heights of wordly success and fame. Brian shares the pain, separation and rebirth he went through with his father in an intimate, revealing way that helps the readers face the issues they have had with their own parents. He covers his family's life with such detail that it has the effect of helping the readers open up, retrieve and remember their own lost personal memories.
If you have read "Dune," you will love the evolution of this timeless multi-dimensional story that is outlined in "Dreamer of Dune." This is an honest story of a real man's life that exposes both his light and shadow in the midst of creative genius.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the DVD is worthy the price of the book alone!, November 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secrets Of Frank Herbert'S Dune (Paperback)

finally,a bargain. a book with a dvd is a new animal, but it works well--the book gives you plenty of b/w and color photos and the factual background while the disk gives you art, footage and more!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great miniseries, good read, May 11, 2002

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R. Scott Fegette "sfegette" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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A bit more in-depth discussion of the effects (and more importantly, some of the unconventional backlot techniques used to achieve them) would have been greatly appreciated. After watching the series I was personally impressed at the depth they were able to establish with such a (reportedly) small budget.

As stands, this book gives a great overview of the process and challenges that went into creating the excellent cable miniseries 'Frank Herbert's Dune', and I highly recommend giving it a read!