The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two

Frank Herbert did not write overly simplified novels akin to the deluge of YA tomes we are drowning under. He wrote complex, interwoven stories featuring fascinating, fully developed characters, plots and conflicts. I enjoyed Lynch’s film adaptation, even though it strayed a bit from the source material (the weirding way). And I even liked the miniseries adaptation of the first two books on Sci-Fi channel. However, Denis Villeneuve’s two-part film of the first book is truly a masterwork. And I look forward to his vision for Dune Messiah, and (hopefully) Children of Dune. He brings complex stories to modern audiences in understanding, yet challenging, ways. His adaptation of the short story, The Story of Us, that he turned into the thought provoking film, Arrival, challenged viewers to use their brains. He doesn’t spoon-feed you overly simplified, sugar-coated science fiction. Even his Bladerunner 2049 film found a way to continue Ridley Scott’s immersive story while branching out into new territory. And these companion books by Tanya Lapointe provide a wonderful insight into Villeneuve’s mind and vision. In fact, Ms. Lapointe is married to Denis, and serves as a producer on his films. So her perspective is not garnered from reading a brochure from the studio’s marketing department. She has been there throughout the creative process, even long before sets were built, costumes designed and cameras rolled. So if you found Dune Part One or Part Two confusing, these companion books will help you sort it all out. If nothing else they’ll help you dive into the immensely complex world of a creative storyteller.

Absolutely beautiful work. Exactly as described.

Love this book

Book is good. But package is bad, some damage from shipping.

This book is super rich in all BTS things from the second Dune movie. Owning both parts, I like this one even more than first one. It's full of details and print quality is excellent.

We are huge fans of Dune and I bought this for my husband. The photography and layout of the book is impressive. It is worth every penny spent and you can learn about the history of making these new movies too. We are huge fans of so many actors in the movie and felt this was a great souvenir and piece to have in our home!

Beautiful concept book! It really gives an inside book at making the film. A good buy!

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