About
Frank Herbert, born October 8, 1920 in Tacoma, Washington, and died February 11, 1986 in Madison, Wisconsin, was an American science fiction writer. He is best known for his novel Dune (1965), which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards and became one of the best-selling science fiction novels of all time. Herbert worked as a journalist, photographer, and editor before turning to writing. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He wrote several sequels to Dune, as well as other notable novels. His works explore political, ecological, and religious themes.
* 1920-10-08 — † 1986-02-11
Major works
- Dune (1965)novel
- Dune Messiah (1969)novel
- Children of Dune (1976)novel
- God Emperor of Dune (1981)novel
- Heretics of Dune (1984)novel
Key milestones
- 1965Publication of Dune, which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.
- 1959Begins research for Dune after a trip to Florence, Oregon.
- 1986Inducted posthumously into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Themes
EcologyPoliticsReligionPowerSurvival
Sources: id.loc.gov · britannica.com
