Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad'Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor's favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story. Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad'Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor's favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story. Through patience and loyalty, Leto serves the Golden Lion Throne. Where others scheme, the Duke of Caladan acts. But Leto's powerful enemies are starting to feel that he is rising beyond his station, and House Atreides rises too high. With unseen enemies circling, Leto must decide if the twin burdens of duty and honor are worth the price of his life, family, and love.
Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad'Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor's favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story. Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad'Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor's favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story. Through patience and loyalty, Leto serves the Golden Lion Throne. Where others scheme, the Duke of Caladan acts. But Leto's powerful enemies are starting to feel that he is rising beyond his station, and House Atreides rises too high. With unseen enemies circling, Leto must decide if the twin burdens of duty and honor are worth the price of his life, family, and love.
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The expansion of one of science fiction's most enduring epic sagas owes much of its modern continuation to the detailed world-building and archival additions to the Dune universe. Brian Herbert, born June 29, 1947, took on the responsibility of developing his father Frank Herbert's seminal literary universe while also establishing his own distinct voice in speculative fiction.
Brian Herbert began his literary career in the early 1980s, debuting in science fiction with the satirical novel Sidney's Comet in 1983, which inaugurated the Garbage Chronicles series, followed by The Garbage Chronicles in 1985. He went on to write standalone works such as Sudanna, Sudanna, Prisoners of Arionn, and The Race for God, as well as co-authoring Man of Two Worlds alongside his father in 1986. Following his father's passing, Herbert embarked on an exhaustive biographical and archival project, publishing Dreamer of Dune in 2003, a deeply personal memoir and chronicle that became a finalist for the Hugo Award.
To bring new life to the Arrakis saga, Herbert partnered with science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson to craft multi-volume prequel and sequel series based on extensive notes and outline materials left by Frank Herbert. Their collaboration produced bestselling series including the Prelude to Dune trilogy, beginning with Dune: House Atreides, Dune: House Harkonnen, and House Corrino, as well as the Legends of Dune trilogy starting with Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Dune: The Machine Crusade, and Dune: The Battle of Corrin. They completed the original saga's narrative arc with Hunters of Dune and Sandworms of Dune, while expanding character lore in novels like Paul of Dune and The Winds of Dune. Beyond print publishing, Herbert serves as president of the entity managing Frank Herbert's literary estate and acts as an executive producer on major film and television adaptations, including the cinematic releases and streaming series Dune: Prophecy.
Herbert's writing combines satirical social commentary, ecological speculative concepts, and grand-scale galactic politics. His early solo works frequently employed humor and absurdist premises to critique technological waste and human bureaucracy. When expanding epic space opera settings, his approach emphasizes detailed historical backstories, complex dynastic rivalries, and the philosophical struggles between humanity and artificial intelligence. Through works like The Road to Dune and various short fiction collections, Herbert blends archival preservation with collaborative storytelling, maintaining the intricate sociopolitical and ecological frameworks that define broad-canvas science fiction.
29 books in catalog
The expansion of one of science fiction's most enduring epic sagas owes much of its modern continuation to the detailed world-building and archival additions to the Dune universe. Brian Herbert, born June 29, 1947, took on the responsibility of developing his father Frank Herbert's seminal literary universe while also establishing his own distinct voice in speculative fiction.
Brian Herbert began his literary career in the early 1980s, debuting in science fiction with the satirical novel Sidney's Comet in 1983, which inaugurated the Garbage Chronicles series, followed by The Garbage Chronicles in 1985. He went on to write standalone works such as Sudanna, Sudanna, Prisoners of Arionn, and The Race for God, as well as co-authoring Man of Two Worlds alongside his father in 1986. Following his father's passing, Herbert embarked on an exhaustive biographical and archival project, publishing Dreamer of Dune in 2003, a deeply personal memoir and chronicle that became a finalist for the Hugo Award.
To bring new life to the Arrakis saga, Herbert partnered with science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson to craft multi-volume prequel and sequel series based on extensive notes and outline materials left by Frank Herbert. Their collaboration produced bestselling series including the Prelude to Dune trilogy, beginning with Dune: House Atreides, Dune: House Harkonnen, and House Corrino, as well as the Legends of Dune trilogy starting with Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Dune: The Machine Crusade, and Dune: The Battle of Corrin. They completed the original saga's narrative arc with Hunters of Dune and Sandworms of Dune, while expanding character lore in novels like Paul of Dune and The Winds of Dune. Beyond print publishing, Herbert serves as president of the entity managing Frank Herbert's literary estate and acts as an executive producer on major film and television adaptations, including the cinematic releases and streaming series Dune: Prophecy.
Herbert's writing combines satirical social commentary, ecological speculative concepts, and grand-scale galactic politics. His early solo works frequently employed humor and absurdist premises to critique technological waste and human bureaucracy. When expanding epic space opera settings, his approach emphasizes detailed historical backstories, complex dynastic rivalries, and the philosophical struggles between humanity and artificial intelligence. Through works like The Road to Dune and various short fiction collections, Herbert blends archival preservation with collaborative storytelling, maintaining the intricate sociopolitical and ecological frameworks that define broad-canvas science fiction.
The Caladan Trilogy
The Caladan Trilogy
