Brian Herbert
Brian Herbert
Author • Editor • Translatorb. 1947-06-29 · From United States- Books
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Brian Herbert (born June 29, 1947, in Seattle, Washington) is an American science fiction author and the son of Frank Herbert, creator of the Dune series. Since 1999 he has co-written numerous New York Times bestselling Dune prequels and sequels with Kevin J. Anderson, expanding his father's universe.
In 2003 he published Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert, a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Related Work. He also writes solo science fiction, including the Timeweb trilogy, and has co-authored the novel Man of Two Worlds and other works with his father and with his wife, Jan Herbert.
He is a co-manager of Frank Herbert's literary legacy and an executive producer on film and television adaptations of Dune.
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Brian Herbert is widely recognized for continuing the Dune saga, co-writing numerous novels that expand upon his father Frank Herbert's original universe. These works include prequels, sequels, and companion stories that delve deeper into the history and characters of Dune.
For readers interested in the Dune universe, a good starting point would be the "Prelude to Dune" trilogy, which provides background on key characters and events leading up to the original novel. Alternatively, the "Legends of Dune" trilogy explores the ancient history of the universe.
Brian Herbert frequently collaborates with Kevin J. Anderson on the Dune series extensions. Their partnership has been central to the creation of many of the new novels in the Dune universe.