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Prelude to Dune Series

The rise of the Great Houses — Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson's Dune prequel trilogy

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Prelude to Dune is the prequel trilogy co-authored by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set in the decades before Frank Herbert's original Dune. The trilogy follows the rise of House Atreides, the villainy of House Harkonnen, and the political machinations of House Corrino that set the stage for Paul Atreides' destiny.

  • House Atreides (1999): The young Duke Leto forms House Atreides; Duncan Idaho joins; Guild Navigators manipulate the cosmos.
  • House Harkonnen (2000): Baron Harkonnen consolidates power; the spice wars intensify on Arrakis.
  • House Corrino (2001): Emperor Shaddam IV schemes with the Tleilaxu to create synthetic spice; the Great Houses collide.

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Content & Writing

Content & Writing

Brian Herbert
Kevin J. Anderson