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The Art and Soul of Dune Hardcover – October 22, 2021
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Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic Dune has been brought to life like never before in the breathtaking film adaptation from acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049, Arrival). Now fans can be part of this creative journey with The Art and Soul of Dune, the official companion to the hugely anticipated movie event.
Written by Dune executive producer Tanya Lapointe, this visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process gives unparalleled insight into the project’s genesis—from its striking environmental and creature designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Soul of Dune also features exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and many more, delivering a uniquely candid account of the hugely ambitious international shoot.
Showcasing Villeneuve’s visionary approach to realizing Herbert’s science fiction classic, The Art and Soul of Dune is an essential companion to the director’s latest masterpiece.
- Print length240 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherInsight Editions
- Publication dateOctober 22, 2021
- Dimensions11 x 1.2 x 10 inches
- ISBN-101647221552
- ISBN-13978-1647221553
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BREATHTAKING ARTDune is revered for its striking environmental and creature designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. |
INSIGHT INTO THE CREATIVE PROCESSTake a look inside the creative journey with The Art and Soul of Dune, the official companion to the hugely anticipated movie event. |
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWSGet the inside scoop from the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and more. |
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FROM CONCEPT TO POSTPRODUCTION"The world-building process for Dune was strongly influenced by nature." |
EXPERT AUTHORThis visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process is written by Dune executive producer Tanya Lapointe. |
GREAT GIFT FOR FANSFans of Dune will enjoy the never-before-seen concept art and insights from cast and crew. |
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- Publisher : Insight Editions (October 22, 2021)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1647221552
- ISBN-13 : 978-1647221553
- Item Weight : 4.2 pounds
- Dimensions : 11 x 1.2 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #32,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #19 in Movie Direction & Production
- #27 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Movies
- #34 in Art of Film & Video
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Celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality, Insight Editions is a publisher of innovative books, journals, and collectibles that push the boundaries of creativity, design, and production. Through its acclaimed film, television, and gaming program, Insight strives to produce unique books and products that provide new ways to engage with fan-favorite characters and stories. Under the program, Insight has published books covering the worlds of Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Destiny, Assassin's Creed, Halo, Diablo, World of Warcraft, and the Harry Potter films, among many others. Insight's award-winning art, photography, and sports titles celebrate the artistry and legacy of a wide range of subjects that include John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash, and The Rolling Stones.
By combining rich subject matter, striking visuals, and exclusive content with imaginative design and production, Insight Editions strives to create unique keepsakes that celebrate the best in pop culture and make one-of-a-kind gifts for fans of all ages.

Tanya Lapointe is a producer, writer and director. After 15 years working as an on-camera reporter, she made the leap to film with "Arrival" and "Blade Runner 2049", continuing on as executive producer on "Dune" and as producer on "Dune: Part Two". She has also written several books, including "The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049", "The Art and Soul of Dune" and the upcoming "The Art and Science of Arrival".
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There are a few holdovers from David Lynch's failed Dune effort; the huge Guild Highliner is again a big cannoli. The fremen are familiar too. The rest seems recycled from Villeneuve's earlier efforts. Spacecraft look like repurposed potatoes, or a discarded brick. The spacecraft from "The Arrival" seems to have stopped by. Brutalist architecture abounds - just as it had in "Blade Runner 2049." Dull aesthetics aside, the problem is that Villeneuve's worlds don't look lived in; they look stark, with no clutter or disorder.
As long as epic cinematic battles occur - with vast armies engaging in hand-to-hand combat - wise directors would be advised to strongly distinguish between them. Yes, I am griping about Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" films. Even a difference in albedo would be nice; that is, one side wears shinier stuff than the other. Dune's combatants wear undistinguished and all too similar spacesuits/armor.
Frank Herbert's son, Brian Herbert, is the official keeper of the Dune flame, and an advisor to Villeneuve's film. That is another problem; whereas the father created a computer-less civilization in order to emphasize the use of human beings as the ultimate tool and weapon, his son is a technologist. Why would the combatants wear armor when they wear personal shields? Perhaps this is why no Dune effort on film or television ever mastered the image of the dreaded Sardaukar. Their toughness and training distinguished them, not their equipment.
Many Dune fans might be disappointed by this film's ornithopters. The ornith- prefix means "bird." Actual ornithopters have wings which copy aspects of bird wings. Villeneuve's flyers are based on dragonflies. Insectothopters, anyone?
We shouldn't treat Villeneuve too unkindly; at least this is an earnest, understated Dune effort. So understated that it's bland. The only powerful image is the typography of Dune itself. It consists of only four crescent shapes, but is dynamic. If only the film's design were equally effective.
The insight into Denis Villineuve’s role was also great to read, as he is my favorite director. After setting this down I immediately looked for other collaborations with Tanya Lapointe and was pleased to find they have a book on Arrival releasing next year. Can’t wait to pick more of these up.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 27, 2021
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Books like these are invaluable as documents of the whole process. So many wonderful artists have dreamed of Arrakis and their dreams are on display in this great volume. It's a very inspirational thing to leaf through, with a good variety of concept art for locations, vehicles, costumes and more, from a number of artists.
My one gripe - the same one I'd say about the BR2049 one actually - is that there isn't the same level of detail in the text as you'd find in the superlative Making Of books by the late J W Rinzler. When it comes to these books, more is more! But that aside, I'm very glad I have this, so i can go and visit Arrakis whenever I want. Stunning stuff.
There is A LOT of information in this book, not just about the art, but background on the characters, story, settings etc. Whereas Lapointe's previous move art books are more dip in and out types with just a little text (eg. Blade Runner 2049), this one I really feel like I can sit down and read it for a while, whilst also enjoying the fabulous artwork.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 22, 2021
If you bought The Art and Soul of BR2049 and enjoyed it, this is better.
In fact these books are so good that I'm going to order Art and Science of Arrival.












