Frank Herbert - Creator of Dune Documentary

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[henrysaizofficial]

Good documentary but Dali wasn’t “an actor” and definitely wasn’t French. He’s only of the biggest artists/painters in history, Spanish.

[numbersix]

I was fortunate to meet Frank Herbert at a SF convention and he took kindly to me and explained how he meditated for relaxation by hunting grouse behind his home with a handgun. It involves staying in a state of "relaxed readiness" and "watchful waiting" with your mind blank. When bird flushes you follow it with you eye and hand, and point and shoot. "Point and shoot, " said the great man. "Point and shoot." He had me practice the motion with him until I got it.

Years later I read a paper on Herbert that explained as a teen he had been taken on as an apprentice by an a hunter from one of the coastal tribes of Native Americans in the Northwest. From the hunter he learned many things about the world and about his own mental and intuitive abilities. He kept up with the tribe through his life and some of his conservation work was oriented toward preserving and improving their coastal areas.

About his political philosophy, I think it comes out in his books. The Galaxy is ruled by authoritarian elites who vie with each other for power. _Real politik_ in today's terms. Frank's answer to the problems of life was pessimistic. He didn't believe that real freedom and individuality were possible for humans as we are now, even though most conservatives will say we are all free to choose whatever we want, responsible for our actions, blah, blah, blah.

When Paul becomes Emperor he becomes the least free being in the universe, but he fights to give the human race a new existence where we will be free to choose our future, never go extinct, and develop as we want, far into a limitless future.
Quite a guy!

[ethanramos]

“Governments do not know what they cannot do until after they cease to be governments. Each government carries the seed of its own destruction”
Frank Herbert

[heskrthmatt]

One of the reasons Frank Herbert gave for writing Dune, most notable in the Today show interview, was make the point that charismatic leaders need to come with warning labels.
Something that both Jodorowsky and Lynch not only did not understand, but for some bizarre reason came to the opposite conclusion.

[MikePhilbin]

Imagine how many GREAT BOOKS never see the light of day, despite so many tat-titles being published every damn year.

[LoneWolf-wuyn]

I believe that Dune is the greatest Science Fiction story ever written. With that said, it was enlightening to look deeper into the life of the creator. Herbert was not a contridictionary man. His political beliefs are actually more honest than almost anyone today. Being politically conservatice while living with an open mind to express creativity and self reflection is a libertarian truth. in 2024 it seems that people like Herbert should be spolighted as how we can be indiviudals and not be a slave to "group think".

[cleverlydevisedmyth]

Ive collected hundreds of books since I was 9, but never liked science fiction. I tried Heinlein, Arthur Clarke etc, but I just didn't get it. I read everything else—horror, gothic, mysteries, fantasy. But then two years ago after watching "Quinn's Ideas" youtube videos about the DUNE series I was intrigued. I was utterly FLOORED by how awesome the Dune books are, and yet terribly disappointed that there was no 7th book, no conclusion. I've read a few of his son Brian's continuations/prequels but they're just OK, and feel like fanfiction.

[MorgothsBalrog]

Dune is simply a masterpiece. The themes and characterization is top notch. And the amount of qoutes that leave you speechless is just incredible.

[Grabacr]

He was a Libertarian and you absolutely can explore natural resources and be environmentally responsible.Only Extremists think otherwise and his writings are definitely a warning against all kinds of extremisms.

[lilymack]

A really enjoyable & thorough examination of Herbert. Thank you. I learned SO much.

[RayangSongwriter]

Yes, he is the greatest science fiction writer until now.

[marilynwoolford-chandler]

I was absorbed by the original. Dune but I could not have told you about his environmental concerns. No doubt he has influrnced my views. I see his book as one of the greats

[angeliquemenoptra]

Great documentary and very thorough. Everything I wondered about, and wanted to know about the Man, Frank Herbert.

[nilsj]

I owe such a debt of gratitude to this man Frank Herbert and also to Denis Villenueve for opening a universe of thoughts and feelings and for opening my eyes to many relevant issues. Thank you for this historical information on this great man.

[angeliquemenoptra]

I do believe, Frank Herbert wrote one of best and most important pieces of literature of our time, not just limited to the genera of Science Fiction.

[catherinepoloynis]

Thank you very much for this educational, fascinating and illuminating profile on Frank Herbert. It was admirably comprehensive.

[StephanosBlack]

"My desert. My Arrakis. My Dewn."

[warrentalbot]

Best selling science fiction of all time . The goat . Not woke . But definitely awakening

[glenncronise]

I actually have a 1965 Chilton 1st edition hard cover of Dune.