The firstgraphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert, offeringa prescientlook into our galactic future—in time for the release of the blockbuster motion picture.
Frank Herbert (1920–1986) was the author of Dune and its
five sequels, as well as numerous other highly praised novels.
Herbert became internationally famous for his science-fiction
novels and was also a newspaper journalist, photographer, short
story writer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
His novel Dune is one of the bestselling science-fiction novels of
all time, and the series is widely considered the archetype for all
science fiction that followed. Dune is the most admired
science-fiction novel ever written.
Brian Herbert is the son of legendary science-fiction author
Frank Herbert and has written the definitive biography of him,
Dreamer of Dune, a finalist for the Hugo Award. Brian has also
written many highly imaginative novels, including the Timeweb
trilogy, the ecological fantasy Ocean (with his wife, Jan), The
Little Green Book of Chairman Rahma, The Unborn, and The
Assassination of Billy Jeeling. His earlier acclaimed novels
include The Stolen Gospels, Sudanna Sudanna, and Sidney’s Comet, as
well as Man of Two Worlds (written with his father). Brian has
collaborated on many novels in the Dune series with Kevin J.
Anderson, all of which became international bestsellers, and they
also collaborated on the Hellhole trilogy. Brian comanages
the legacy of Frank Herbert and is an executive producer of the new
motion picture Dune and the TV series Dune: The Sisterhood. He and
his wife live in Seattle, Washington.
Kevin J. Anderson is an American science-fiction author of
more than 50 bestsellers. In addition to his original novels, he
has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, and The
X-Files, and with Brian Herbert he is the coauthor of the novels in
the Dune series. Anderson has also written numerous comic books,
including Star Wars and Predator for Dark Horse, Justice Society of
America for DC Comics, Starjammers for Marvel, The X-Files for
Topps, as well as original titles for IDW and Wildstorm. He resides
in Colorado with his wife.
Raúl Allén grew up in the town of Valladolid, Spain. He
graduated with a degree in fine arts from Salamanca University and
moved to Boston to study illustration and design. He currently
lives in Spain. Allén has worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant, and DC
Comics, with writers such as Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Warren
Ellis, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Peter Milligan. Allén has also
worked on more than a hundred covers for Valiant, Image, Boom!
Studios, and Penguin. He has also worked for Quentin Tarantino,
Playboy, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Billboard, the
Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. Allén’s work has been
exhibited in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Rome, Berlin,
Stockholm, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Barcelona. When he is not
drawing, Allén directs, shoots, and animates music videos.
Patricia Martín is a letterer, comics artist, and
illustrator nominated for multiple Harvey Awards. Born in Spain,
she always felt the need to communicate either through writing or
drawing. Martín began her career in the field of book publishing
with companies such as Oxford University Press, El Jinete Azul, and
Barbara Fiore Editora, working on lettering and design. Later on
she moved to the illustration and comics industry, and for the last
four years he has worked on Wonder Woman with Steve Orlando,
Bloodshot Reborn with Jeff Lemire, Ninjak with Matt Kindt, and
Secret Weapons alongside artist Raúl Allén.
Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner Award–winning, Emmy-nominated
artist best known for revamping the style of comics and graphic
novel, most notably with Marvel Comics and DC Comics, earning him
an international reputation and cult status across media
industries. In 1984, Sienkiewicz was chosen by David Lynch to
illustrate the comic book adaptation of his Dune movie for Marvel
Comics. Sienkiewicz’s work has graced museums and galleries
worldwide; advertising campaigns for Nike, MTV, the 2006 Winter
Olympics, and Nissan; and magazines such as Entertainment Weekly
and Spin. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
“…it excels in broad action shots, such as the first spotting of a
massive sandworm maw. This efficient take will whet appetites for
more adventures to come.”
*Publishers Weekly*
“Boasting eye-popping art from Raúl Allén and Patricia Martin…
Dune: The Graphic Novel is a scene-by-scene adaptation of the
beloved novel from two writers who are already very familiar with
the worlds of Arrakis and beyond.”
*The Hollywood Reporter*
“It’s Dune, but easier on the eyes…That means you can indulge a bit
here, taking time to remind yourself of what makes the original
source material so good…”
*Polygon*
“The palette practically makes Arrakis‘ blazing heat and desolation
jump off the page…This art is gorgeous.”
*Nerdist*
“…an adaptation worthy of continuing the franchise's legacy for a
new generation.”
*Comic Book Resources*
“…a breathtaking new comic book adaptation.”
*SPACE.com*
“The core of what made Dune a great science fiction novel has been
preserved, and to it are added vibrant visuals in Dune: The Graphic
Novel, Book 1—a resoundingly successful adaptation.”
*Foreword STARRED Review*
“Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín take a dense story and apply all
that nuance and subtext to their visual language in adapting Dune.
Panels establish scope and geography, and showcase the character
who has the power in a scene, all the while guiding you as if you
were on a theme park ride through the wild sci-fi action of warring
families and giant sand worms. These two have pulled off a rare
feat and made a political tale visually compelling."
*Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Arrival*
“Intricate . . . well defined . . . easy to follow . . . blending
the aristocratic costumery, sci-fi technology, and desert landscape
into a world that is unmistakably Dune.”
*Booklist*
“A much-needed addition to the series started by Frank Herbert
decades ago.”
*The Nerd Daily*
“The carefully chosen color palettes are particularly compelling,
conveying the perfect sense of mood in every situation…a good
gateway into the world of Dune.”
*Boing Boing*
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