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Frank Herbert

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Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920–February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer. Dune is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time, and the series is a classic of the science fi...

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Birthday: October 8, 1920
Passed: February 11, 1986
Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Also Known As: Frank Patrick Herbert

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The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune

A brand new feature-length documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the making of the film, featuring dozens of new and archive interviews with cast and crew.

The Sleeper Must Awa...

2021
4.0
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch

hot off Wild at Heart (1990) winning the palme d'Or at Cannes, Johnathan Ross interviews filmmaker David Lynch and his colleagues.

Jonathan Ross Presen...

1990
5.0
Destination Dune

A short documentary that was originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events in the lead-up to its release.

Destination Dune

1983
5.0

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