The Encyclopedia provides a timeline both based on the Dune chronology by Frank Herbert, original dates of original, never-before-revealed in-universe events, as well as real history, seen from the Dunish perspective of the Imperium the history of Terra is seen as the history of an 'Imperial Seat,' started by Alexander the Great and carried over by Rome, Madrid, and London, until the 'interprovincial war' of World War II, when it is transferred to Washington, D.C. It was published in 15540 AG, and its editor was Hadi Benotto. The Encyclopedia also presents itself as an in-universe document. Rumors existed that Herbert himself contributed to it however, if this were true, he wrote under a pseudonym, as his name only appears on the foreword.ĭespite the Encyclopedia being hailed as an official reference text for the Dune universe, some of the information contained therein was contradicted by Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune. McNelly, wrote the foreword for the Encyclopedia. Frank Herbert, who was a personal friend of Dr. At the time it was written, The Dune Encyclopedia was promoted as the 'official' Dune chronology.

The book was based on the first 4 books of the original Dune saga by Frank Herbert, namely Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, and God Emperor of Dune. A total of 43 people contributed articles to the work. The Dune Encyclopedia is an expansion of the Dune universe, background and commentary in the form of a reference text compiled and edited by Dr. Frank Herbert's death in 1986 was a tragic loss, yet the astounding legacy of his visionary fiction will live forever.This article or section refers to elements that appear exclusively in The Dune Encyclopedia. Won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family-and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.Ī stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timoth e Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsg rd, and Charlotte Rampling.

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