Dune: The Butlerian Jihad Limited Edition

by Herbert, Brian; Anderson, Kevin J.

• ISBN13: 9780765305855
• ISBN10: 0765305852
• Edition: Limited
• Format: Leather Bound
• Copyright: 2002-10-11
• Publisher: Tor Books

Summary

Frank Herberts Dune series is one of the grandest epics of imaginative literature. Selling millions of copies, it is science fictions answer to The Lord of the Ringsa brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope. Decades after the original novels, the Dune saga was continued by Frank Herberts son, Brian Herbert, in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson. Their New York Times bestselling trilogy was a prequel to the classic series and was acclaimed by reviewers and readers alike. Now Herbert and Anderson, working from Frank Herberts own notes, reveal the chapter of the Dune saga most eagerly anticipated by readers: the Butlerian Jihad.

Author Biography

Brian Herbert, the son of Frank Herbert, is the author of numerous acclaimed science fiction novels, including Sidney's Comet, Sudanna, Sudanna, Prisoners of Arion, The Race for God, and Man of Two Worlds (with Frank Herbert). He has also written Dreamer of Dune, a comprehensive biography of his illustrious father.

Kevin J. Anderson has written twenty-nine national bestsellers and has been nominated for the Nebula Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and the SFX Reader's Choice Award. His critically acclaimed original novels include Captain Nemo, Hopscotch, and Hidden Empire. He also set the Guinness world record for "largest single-author book signing."

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Critical Acclaim for the Dune novels of Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

“[Fans] rejoice in this chance to return to one of science fiction’s most appealing futures.”—The New York Times Book Review on Dune: House Atreides

“A spirited and entertaining adventure . . . . The real pleasure here comes from watching the authors lay out the plot threads that will converge in Dune.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dune: House Atreides

“The second Dune series is proving to be more accessible and just as entertaining as the original.”—The Oregonian on Dune: House Harkonnen

“Extraordinarily well-developed and continually fascinating.”—Kirkus Reviews on Dune: House Harkonnen

“Anderson and Herbert draw emotional power from every character to fuel the complex political tale they tell.”—Booklist on Dune: House Corrino

“This is a good, steady, enjoyable tale...Fans who will be sorry to see the end of this series will be heartened by the hint that the Dune saga is far from over.”—Publishers Weekly on Dune: House Corrino