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Dune Collections

by Brian Herbert

6 books Started 1965 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Dune Collections is a series by Brian Herbert, made up of 6 books published between 1965 and 2022. It begins with The Illustrated Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) (1965), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Sands of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) (2022), spanning 57 years of storytelling.

6books
57years active
6decades
~11.4yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 The Illustrated Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
2 The Dune Encyclopedia ( By: Willis Everett McNelly) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 Songs of Muad'dib ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 The Road to Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
5 Tales of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
6 Sands of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson)Latest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Dune Collections series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dune Collections series?

Start with The Illustrated Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) (1965), the first book in the Dune Collections series by Brian Herbert. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Dune Collections series?

There are 6 books in the Dune Collections series by Brian Herbert, published between 1965 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Dune Collections series?

The first book in the Dune Collections series is The Illustrated Dune ( By: Frank Herbert), published in 1965 by Brian Herbert.

What is the latest book in the Dune Collections series?

The most recent book in the Dune Collections series is Sands of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) (2022) by Brian Herbert.

Brian Herbert (1947-2015) was an American author known for co-authoring the "Dune" sequels and prequels with his father, Frank Herbert. Herbert studied music and social work before turning to writing. He published several novels before collaborating with his father on "Dune: The Butlerian Jihad" (2002), which initiated a new "Dune" saga. Together, they wrote 12 additional "Dune" novels, expanding the original mythology and exploring new characters and events. Herbert also penned standalone works such as "Sidney's Comet" (1983) and "Man of Two Worlds" (1986). Herbert received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his "Dune" collaborations, including the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Despite some mixed reviews, his contributions helped continue the legacy of Frank Herbert's iconic masterpiece.

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