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The Dune Audio Collection

By: Frank Herbert
Narrated by: Frank Herbert
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Read by the author, this compilation of key excerpts from the brilliant Dune trilogy is melded with connective text written by Frank Herbert specifically for these recordings. Includes selections from Dune: The Banquet Scene, Sandworms of Dune, The Battles of Dune, and The Truths of Dune: Fear Is the Mind Killer.©1965, 1969, 1976, 1978, 1979 Frank Herbert (P)1977, 1978, 1979, 1994 HarperCollins Publishers Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction
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Featured Article: Here’s everything to expect in Dune: Part Two


Sci-fi fans everywhere were over the moon when it was announced that critically acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve would be directing a film adaptation of Dune, the classic science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. It was the third time Herbert's epic has been adapted for the screen, but it's the first time the story was split into two parts—opening up opportunities to further explore the iconic characters and imaginative world Herbert created.

Frank Herbert's Narration • Hearing Author's Voice • Dune Passages • Authentic Voice • Engaging Pronunciation
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It was wonderful to hear Frank Herbert read exerts from his books. If only he had narrated all his books.

Narrated by Frank Herbert

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I loved hearing Frank read his own works. It makes me super happy to have Scott Brick narrate his series (he’s clearly listened to this). He didn’t use the Lynch Translations. I can’t recommend this enough.

Dune by the author

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Wish he were still around to make more magic for all of us. I did like him narrating in his own voice.

herbert is the best!

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highly recommended. Herbert writes with powerful prose. His voice brings it to life all the more.

incredible

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The audio quality isn't great, but serviceable. What's good is hearing Frank Herbert read sections from Dune and offer some commentary. If you want to pronounce the names and places -- Leto, Chani, Atreides, and more, as Herbert does, this is the best source.

Dune in Frank Herbert's voice.

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It’s a treat listening to passages from Dune novels read by the Author. This recording was made in the 1970s. Original run times of those LP/cassette are over four hours. All the content is there on this three hour download but somebody sped it up a bit making Mr. Herbert sound a bit too squeaky. Replay at 3/4 speed solves this but I sure would appreciate Audible engineers going back to ensure the integrity of this recording matches the original. Well worth a download regardless.

Listen at 3/4 Speed!!

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Dune Audio Collection to be better than the print version?

No, but after having read the books, it is a real treat to listen to Frank Herbert retell the story of the Dune Trilogy although much is left out

What other book might you compare The Dune Audio Collection to and why?

I havent tried any other audio books just yet

Which character – as performed by Frank Herbert – was your favorite?

Paul

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No it's about 6 hours long

Any additional comments?

I would reccommend this purchase

Dune Trilogy

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To hear Herbert speak the words of Dune. To know how those words are pronounced.

the man himself

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Here we get to delve a little into the mind of Frank Herbert and his ideas around parts of his opus, Dune. If you were ever curious what the man would sound like reading excerpts of his own work and commenting on it then look no further.

A Rare Insight

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It took me a long while to go through this audio as I had just read Dune. You will definitely find spoilers if you are considering reading the entire Dune book collection. If not, listen on, and make sure to listen to the last part and second to last part. Both are exceptionally insightful into the psychology and mythology of Frank Herbert's Dune.

Insightful

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