
Frank Herbert
Known for
Writing
Born
October 8, 1920
Birthplace
Tacoma, Washington, USA
Died
February 11, 1986 (aged 65)
Biography
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920–February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.
Dune is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time, and the series is a classic of the science fiction genre. The Dune saga, set in the distant future and taking place over millennia, explores complex themes, such as the long-term survival of the human species, human evolution, planetary science and ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, economics, sex, and power in a future where...
Best known work
Filmography
2026
Dune: Part ThreeNovel
2024
2024
Dune: Part TwoNovel
2021
The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Duneas Self (voice) (archive footage)
2021
DuneNovel
2003
2000
1990
1984
DuneNovel
1983
Destination Duneas Self
1975









