Why should you read “Dune” by Frank Herbert? - Dan Kwartler

Discover Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic, “Dune,” which tells the story of a man catapulted into the middle of a planetary revolution.
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A mother and son trek across an endless desert. Wearing special suits to dissipate heat and recycle moisture, the travelers aren’t worried about dying of thirst. Their fears are much greater. Soon, the sound of the desert is drowned out by a hissing: a mound of sand 400 meters long bursts from the desert floor and races towards them. This is the world of “Dune.” Dan Kwartler dives into the epic story.
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  • @science8186
    @science8186 Жыл бұрын

    What fascinates me most about this story is that it was written in a time when no one reached the moon, yet it is considered even greater than science fiction books now.

  • @hewitc

    @hewitc

    10 ай бұрын

    Most of the great classic science fiction books were written before the moon shot. Bradbury, Asimov, Heinlein, VanVogt, Wells, even Verne

  • @gilbertoflores7397

    @gilbertoflores7397

    2 ай бұрын

    Well most books end up become derivatives of previous works, or become so strange to try and be orginal, that they aren't very good. Even though Dune is sort of an amalgamation of previous stories, just set in space.

  • @yashovardhansingh2120

    @yashovardhansingh2120

    2 ай бұрын

    Just a little factual correction- Luna 2, a Russian spacecraft, had landed on Moon in 1959 & efforts were in full swing for a manned mission to Moon, with the first successful landing by Apollo 11 in 1969... while the novel was first published in 1965. So, Herbert surely must have understood the implications. But yes, I agree that he was a visionary at least a century ahead oh his time.

  • @whatevvaarr9602

    @whatevvaarr9602

    2 ай бұрын

    Which stories do you have in mind when you say Dune is an amalgamation of previous stories? I'd love to read them

  • @gilbertoflores7397

    @gilbertoflores7397

    2 ай бұрын

    @@whatevvaarr9602 well dune is about a space Jesus/Moses who is raised to lead the chosen people into a rebellion to free the people with lots of political undertones and subtle cat and mouse games of miscommunication that was also the narrative of previous stories, using that miscommunication to progress the narrative. You could also kind of cite hamlet as a boy uncertain of his destiny must escape the new king's rule who nefariously took power from the king, his father, and after a growing up period returns for vengeance. Dune does seem like it's the foundation for lots of other books/works. But Dune and most other works for a long time, made their stories buy building off of previous stories or taking inspiration from history and setting it in a sci-fi fantasy world so they could hide their social commentary behind the fantastical elements of their story.

  • @Qiwsawaf
    @Qiwsawaf4 жыл бұрын

    I recommend having a bottle of water nearby when you read dune.

  • @MichaelSBaram

    @MichaelSBaram

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol definitely XD

  • @cesarpachon

    @cesarpachon

    4 жыл бұрын

    What a loss of moisture glasses are

  • @KouNagai

    @KouNagai

    4 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @kadensmith6232

    @kadensmith6232

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t get it

  • @josephbrennan370

    @josephbrennan370

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kadensmith6232 it's a desert. So we must perform a bond of water. 👍

  • @0xyg3n
    @0xyg3n Жыл бұрын

    I think the key information here is that this was written in the sixties. That's rather impressive.

  • @ha-kh7ef

    @ha-kh7ef

    Жыл бұрын

    we had much older science fiction that that

  • @fizipcfx

    @fizipcfx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ha-kh7ef i cant think of any earlier franchise as good as this one.

  • @naxzx8662

    @naxzx8662

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fizipcfx LotR maybe?

  • @hyakkhi

    @hyakkhi

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@naxzx8662 that's a fantasy

  • @sebastianavila8435

    @sebastianavila8435

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hyakkhi what about Ray Bradbury? most of his work is from the early 50´s

  • @ramstab
    @ramstabАй бұрын

    The fact that Frank Herbert thought about a war between humans and AI, back in the sixties, still baffles me to this day.

  • @kingki1953

    @kingki1953

    Ай бұрын

    The possibilities that could happen after Blade Runner universe happen

  • @Alsemenor

    @Alsemenor

    Ай бұрын

    That isn't a new idea though. Karl Capek wrote about robot uprisings way back in the beginning of the 20th century. (Rossum's Universal Robots)

  • @thetrickster9885

    @thetrickster9885

    29 күн бұрын

    AI was in the development since the 50s.

  • @thetrickster9885

    @thetrickster9885

    29 күн бұрын

    AI was in the development since the 50s.

  • @user-kn6bq5fm7e

    @user-kn6bq5fm7e

    21 күн бұрын

    Don't forget stuff like ALPAC. The 60s were in some ways the first AI summer (the second being in the 80s and the third the current one)

  • @luminus9556
    @luminus95563 жыл бұрын

    Why you should read Dune: complex themes? No. You should read it because: Big worm

  • @chrismahan

    @chrismahan

    3 жыл бұрын

    obviously. Praise the Maker!

  • @nicolasvelandia6376

    @nicolasvelandia6376

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should read it because drugs

  • @wither5673

    @wither5673

    3 жыл бұрын

    correct. praise the maker!

  • @thereal_m_t

    @thereal_m_t

    3 жыл бұрын

    i'm gonna watch the film just for the worm

  • @religious_headwear

    @religious_headwear

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shai-Hulud is a Expertly Crafted Creature.

  • @WDCallahan
    @WDCallahan4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, the Bene Gesserit. The original Spice Girls.

  • @strtg3y3r

    @strtg3y3r

    4 жыл бұрын

    W.D. Callahan this is the best comment I've ever seen.

  • @MrTravisCS

    @MrTravisCS

    4 жыл бұрын

    W.D. Callahan “if you want to be my kwisatz haderach, you got to pass my Gom Jabbar. Drink the water of life, friendship never ends!” The BG’s biggest hit.

  • @JB-1138

    @JB-1138

    4 жыл бұрын

    😆😅😂🤣

  • @andrewcutler4513

    @andrewcutler4513

    4 жыл бұрын

    You, sir, just "won" KZread! :D

  • @worrywirt

    @worrywirt

    4 жыл бұрын

    MrTravisCS the Bee Gees... omg

  • @ndogarakumbare9471
    @ndogarakumbare9471 Жыл бұрын

    I can't help but admire how the author thought out such an elaborate story with so much technological ideas in 1965! Simply amazing

  • @Sinekel

    @Sinekel

    8 ай бұрын

    🍄

  • @yousefsh7949

    @yousefsh7949

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Sinekelnot everyone depends on drugs and shrooms to be creative. Some talented people are creative without the use of drugs

  • @Sinekel

    @Sinekel

    3 ай бұрын

    @@yousefsh7949 sorry buddy, but shrooms are THE reason Dune was created

  • @garebaregoof4226

    @garebaregoof4226

    2 ай бұрын

    @@yousefsh7949yes, and others swear by the use of drugs for their ideas/inventions. A couple of major people that credit drugs are Steve Jobs for his ideas and sir Francis crick (double helix discoverer)

  • @thepastarat

    @thepastarat

    Ай бұрын

    @@yousefsh7949 nobody DEPENDS on psychedelics for creativity, but they can be very insightful if you're already creative.

  • @deepfictionanime
    @deepfictionanime2 жыл бұрын

    After reading the book and watching the movie, I can just say that the book was done justice. What a story!

  • @katarinazivkovic3102

    @katarinazivkovic3102

    2 жыл бұрын

    The movie is so good! I watched it twice and I'm currently reading the book 😍

  • @donamathew6311

    @donamathew6311

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@katarinazivkovic3102 me tooo

  • @lordmike9384

    @lordmike9384

    2 жыл бұрын

    the movie covers like 20 percent of the events in book 1. dune would be better represented as an hbo series than movies.

  • @Jobe-13

    @Jobe-13

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lordmike9384 The director plans on making the 2nd movie about the next half of the book.

  • @lordmike9384

    @lordmike9384

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jobe-13 it would still be presented as a show. so much from the book was left out. they also made the fremen biologist a girl in the movie when in the books its a man. thats woke hollywood for you ruining a good book.

  • @throatwobblermangrove8510
    @throatwobblermangrove85103 жыл бұрын

    This is more of a synopsis of the storyline than an argument about why to read it.

  • @MattMillerMacLeod

    @MattMillerMacLeod

    3 жыл бұрын

    True but it still convinced me to start reading it.

  • @clownboyyyy

    @clownboyyyy

    3 жыл бұрын

    its not a synopsis at all, its more like a synopsis of the first chapter lmao. what they explained is like not even a percent of the story

  • @user-lp7tx1fe6t

    @user-lp7tx1fe6t

    3 жыл бұрын

    If this video doesn't make you want to read dune, then you were not going to like it anyway

  • @Gadget-Walkmen

    @Gadget-Walkmen

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@user-lp7tx1fe6t do you like it?

  • @user-lp7tx1fe6t

    @user-lp7tx1fe6t

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Gadget-Walkmen yep

  • @xxxxxx5868
    @xxxxxx58684 жыл бұрын

    Other sci-fi universes: Harpdrives Dune: *D R U G S*

  • @baltofarlander2618

    @baltofarlander2618

    3 жыл бұрын

    In Dune it is not only perfectly normal to drive spaceships under the influence of drugs, it is necessary.

  • @oscarlove4394

    @oscarlove4394

    3 жыл бұрын

    its a little misunderstood by most people but the guild navigators just use spice to CALCULATE the routes their ships need to take. The ship engines fold space themselves using other sci-fi magic, not spice directly.

  • @mori1bund

    @mori1bund

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oscarlove4394 Exactly! The "other sci-fi magic" is the Holtzman drive folding space/time.

  • @giornogiovanna2008

    @giornogiovanna2008

    3 жыл бұрын

    *w h a t*

  • @pheunithpsychic-watertype9881

    @pheunithpsychic-watertype9881

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some are good some are bad. Drugs drugs drugs, ask your mom or ask your dad

  • @devleena7990
    @devleena79902 жыл бұрын

    So I decided to watch 'Dune' because it had Timothée in it, then I developed more interest, ending up reading the entire series and it has to be one of the best/most enlightening experiences of my life.

  • @anonymouschicken20

    @anonymouschicken20

    Жыл бұрын

    The movie is a great portal to the Dune universe. Anyone can watch it to get a sense of Dune but the ones who get interested, they want more than that and that's why the movie brings people easily to the book.

  • @maishak06

    @maishak06

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg, same! Even I got interested cause Zendaya and I saw the trailer and loved it so much and couldn't wait for the movie so ended up reading the book. Really the best experience

  • @isaiahcolesanti275

    @isaiahcolesanti275

    Жыл бұрын

    I read the book first, then I finished reading messiah, now I’m on Children of Dune. The movie to me has done the first half of the book justice for me, sure there were some minor stuff left out, but for the most part what makes it a succesful movie for me is how it respects Herbert’s vision of the universe he created.

  • @archvaldor

    @archvaldor

    Жыл бұрын

    I liked the film but given the amount of time you have for a feature film it was completely impossible to get the complexity of the book across - and wisely they didn't try. It is however a great point of entry for potential readers.

  • @Heny4Money

    @Heny4Money

    9 ай бұрын

    Me too! And since reading the series, it has completely turned me away from star wars (which I was a huge fan of) now knowing that George Lucas borrowed so many ideas from Herbert

  • @qtarokujo3694
    @qtarokujo36942 жыл бұрын

    adding those quotes from future history books before each chapter not only foreshadows Paul's prescient ability but also cleverly puts the readers in his shoes as if we too can see the future like he does

  • @_herb

    @_herb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Nikki Lauren They're from history books written mostly by the Princess Irulan, royal consort of Paul Muad'Dib. These fictional history books were mostly written in the years between Dune and Dune: Messiah.

  • @anonymouschicken20

    @anonymouschicken20

    Жыл бұрын

    Those quotes add in the importance of Paul. It makes you feel like his life is immortal in the future of humanity, as if even after his death people still can see him and feel him because he has made a library of history books about him.

  • @zachmj797
    @zachmj7972 жыл бұрын

    To those who have just started the book and are overwhelmed by the bombardment of all the alien words and phrases, PLEASE STAY WITH IT! I promise you it will all make sense and be worth it in time!!

  • @nicholasd8772

    @nicholasd8772

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank god. I am here trying to understand what I’m reading…thank you!

  • @hydroweapon

    @hydroweapon

    2 жыл бұрын

    I saw the film last night and then got home and ordered the first book. Much looking forward

  • @zagarna

    @zagarna

    2 жыл бұрын

    @i_am_the_dustin it is taxing and some of the latter ones are not that great, or so I've read... thing is the first one is perfect by itself and myself I love it so much I never read any of the following ones because I don't want it to get ruined:) mostly because I know that the Dune series wasn't initially planned out to be that long, it was only written after Dune itself was published

  • @josepablomartinez-rendon9484

    @josepablomartinez-rendon9484

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m on chapter 3. The “St. Alia” chapter, I call it

  • @MarkBlackRain

    @MarkBlackRain

    2 жыл бұрын

    English is not my mother language but I decided to give it a shot on it's original language cause spanish translations are terrible. I can say that Dune has become painful to read, can't even understand half of what am I reading... :(

  • @ttrestle
    @ttrestle3 жыл бұрын

    As a Dune fanatic who’s read the books numerous times beginning when I was 15 years old in 1995, I feel like I’ve known a great secret that others are just now discovering.

  • @E2rdzik

    @E2rdzik

    3 жыл бұрын

    same, did you read all of them including all prequels and sequels?

  • @shivabreathes

    @shivabreathes

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is exactly how I felt when the Lord of the Rings movies first came out

  • @lanceleader163

    @lanceleader163

    3 жыл бұрын

    You were cool before it was cool. I know that feeling.

  • @troddy3925

    @troddy3925

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've known about Dune since the 70's when I was a pre-teen with an older brother had it and read it. Although I've still never read it myself, after seeing Blade Runner 2049, I'm sure D.Villeneuve will do something amazing with it. So a part of me wants to read it now, some 40+ years after my Brother did. And in learning of some of the plot, it's hard to say if Herbert actually made all of it up, or, perhaps channeled much of the story from future facts? Not unlike the two authors who wrote similar books about the Titanic (or Titan) some 10-12 years before it was ever even built, both with the same tragic ending and eerily similar death toll and boat dimensions etc. Just a thought.

  • @entasis704

    @entasis704

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@E2rdzik prequels?

  • @christopherkerns639
    @christopherkerns6392 жыл бұрын

    DUNE is an extremely complex novel! It goes so far beyond Science Fiction it deals with politics and religion, especially messianic theories! It is so much more than "good" and "bad" but goes deep into the grey areas we all question! It delves deep into mysticism and the perils of fanaticism! It also speaks of ecological theories and that while the sound good that many times there are darker sides to contend with! As Paul "Muad dib" and Liet discover! The worms are a very large metaphor for oil and fuel. And if all this wasn't enough comes a poinient love story of two people of different cultures coming together! There is also sage advise against rampant use of technology and artificial intelligence its ultimate dangers and ways to make humanity stronger through mental disciplines. I personally love all the philosophical principles it has to offer! Especially the Fremen! It's an intellectual "must read"!!

  • @gustaflembre4191

    @gustaflembre4191

    2 жыл бұрын

    Okay! (!) 😃

  • @ridetheboat

    @ridetheboat

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gustaflembre4191 why is this funny XD

  • @gustaflembre4191

    @gustaflembre4191

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ridetheboat Lol I thought there were a bit many exclamation marks for someone having read dune😄

  • @alvallac2171

    @alvallac2171

    2 жыл бұрын

    *advice (noun, rhymes with "rice") "Advise" is a verb that rhymes with "rise" and means "to give advice." Good job, though. Unlike the video, you gave an actual argument for why someone should read the book.

  • @folasadeadedapo

    @folasadeadedapo

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is true! I would flatter myself and say I'm a strong reader, but I'm finding Dune a difficult read. Also it's a bit of a slow burn which is frustrating, I want the action to happen like right now. That being said it is an interesting book.

  • @utsabpandit4499
    @utsabpandit44992 ай бұрын

    Here after watching DUNE 1 and 2. What an amazing experience it had been.

  • @aviation8168

    @aviation8168

    Ай бұрын

    Same!

  • @Rostol
    @Rostol3 жыл бұрын

    “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”

  • @Anex

    @Anex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @cheesegod4695

    @cheesegod4695

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Anex maybe you should read the book first.

  • @nicholasstancel

    @nicholasstancel

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest quotes of all time. Truly brilliant.

  • @dewpool5053

    @dewpool5053

    3 жыл бұрын

    wow they really put it in the teaser

  • @dhaqabk4022

    @dhaqabk4022

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn bruh

  • @justalilguy9713
    @justalilguy97134 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: in the Fallout games, there are pills called Mentats that increase your intelligence. They're named after the people in this book.

  • @valzalel5203

    @valzalel5203

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought so... so do I qualify as a Mentat?

  • @someoneontheinternet1317

    @someoneontheinternet1317

    4 жыл бұрын

    I guessed that as soon as I heard the word. Not lying.

  • @valzalel5203

    @valzalel5203

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@someoneontheinternet1317 you must be a fellow mentat then

  • @someoneontheinternet1317

    @someoneontheinternet1317

    4 жыл бұрын

    I completed Fallout 4 without using any drugs.

  • @valzalel5203

    @valzalel5203

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@someoneontheinternet1317 is there an achievement for this or nah

  • @themannyzaur
    @themannyzaur2 жыл бұрын

    Sucks that KZread is just recommending this video to me NOW instead of a year ago when this video was published. The movie intrigued me so much that I've started reading the books

  • @47eoghan47

    @47eoghan47

    Жыл бұрын

    Diju like it

  • @four_twenty-seven
    @four_twenty-seven Жыл бұрын

    Many think Dune is too complicated, but I read it when I was 12 and absolutely loved the prevalent themes of religion, politics, and environmental sciences.

  • @LiaaRo
    @LiaaRo3 жыл бұрын

    “There is no escape-We pay for the violence of our ancestors” is kinda deep!!

  • @shonemumy

    @shonemumy

    3 жыл бұрын

    "the sins of the fathers are visited upon the children"

  • @VY-zt3ph

    @VY-zt3ph

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well of course it will be true. We are now destroying planet on an unimaginable scale whose pice will be paid by our grandchildren.

  • @bobcob9248

    @bobcob9248

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dune was deep before it was cool

  • @judgedbytime

    @judgedbytime

    2 жыл бұрын

    if by deep you mean one level removed from the surface

  • @mendaxgames3311

    @mendaxgames3311

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@judgedbytime Imagine trying to downplay the impact of the novel like this lmao.

  • @TachiFrypan
    @TachiFrypan2 жыл бұрын

    Knit pick: Paul is described as "small for his 15 years". This animation Chad'ed him up a bit. XD

  • @zdenekmutina2188

    @zdenekmutina2188

    2 жыл бұрын

    As every movie attempt...

  • @abnerdoon4902

    @abnerdoon4902

    2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently you can't be a hero unless you're a chad.

  • @diealistair7093

    @diealistair7093

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zdenekmutina2188 Until now, Timothy Chalemet definitely isn't built like a Chad on any level

  • @haderacho3918

    @haderacho3918

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@diealistair7093 a bit stronger on the chad spectrum than a "small for a 15 year old" would be

  • @styxonthesticks

    @styxonthesticks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@diealistair7093 he still looks older than most 15 year olds though

  • @johnwong8146
    @johnwong81463 ай бұрын

    I've read all 6 of the Dune books by Frank Herbert and will be forever grateful to him for enriching my life with his writings. It's a real tragedy that Frank left us so soon.

  • @jerricandres6422
    @jerricandres64222 жыл бұрын

    I just watched Dune(2021) today. It was one of the best movies i've seen. The visuals, cinematography, story, the casts. The houses. I haven't read Dune but I think I will buy the first book. I just wish Denis Villenevue will continue making the next chapters of the movie. Atreidis! Atreidis!

  • @lamaboy6971
    @lamaboy69712 жыл бұрын

    The movie was astonishing, really one of the best cinema experiences.

  • @gustielteso

    @gustielteso

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm kind of hyped, here in my country will be released in two weeks, I don't want to get disappointed but they hype is inevitable

  • @disvitkingner7250

    @disvitkingner7250

    2 жыл бұрын

    just watched it today and it was great imo

  • @keane2160

    @keane2160

    2 жыл бұрын

    IT WAS AMAZINGG

  • @mdvids

    @mdvids

    2 жыл бұрын

    is it bad that i found it boring? was waiting the whole time for something to happen. 😶

  • @disvitkingner7250

    @disvitkingner7250

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mdvids its fine if u find it boring man, everyone has their own opinion. I was expecting it to end this way so that's why I don't feel bored. Super excited for part 2 tho

  • @bcnicholas123
    @bcnicholas1232 жыл бұрын

    The movie was an excellent adaptation. I highly recommend everybody check it out

  • @ethanhocking8229

    @ethanhocking8229

    2 жыл бұрын

    It gives a perfect rendering of the hero's journey. Excellent characters and plot development.

  • @nclp1751

    @nclp1751

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I loved it. Can’t wait for the second one

  • @TheDapperDirk

    @TheDapperDirk

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t read the book before watching a movie and I think it did a terrible job of being able to recruit new fans. This KZread vid did a better job at a prologue than the movie

  • @maxxysitlhou6266

    @maxxysitlhou6266

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah its nostalgic as well my father would still watch it

  • @lamelrose7699

    @lamelrose7699

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheDapperDirk the thing is bro you can't make it longer see what happens when you cram a lot you get the old dune that flopped cause it had too much content but the new dune is perfect as it gave enough content without cramming the book

  • @atomicablue3509
    @atomicablue35092 жыл бұрын

    It's one of the greatest scifi series ever written. The world building is just incredible. Done with 1965 through 1985 Frank's 6-book series and the 15 books available (four trilogy prequel, filler stories in between and 2 books as sequel) by Brian and Kevin. Still waiting for up and coming 'The Heir of Caladan'.

  • @slyphwing
    @slyphwing Жыл бұрын

    I’m obsessed with the animation in this! Full Dune animated series please!

  • @Bard23
    @Bard234 жыл бұрын

    "A world is supported by four things...the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the righteous and the valor of the brave. But all of these things are as nothing...without a ruler who knows the art of ruling."

  • @Knight192

    @Knight192

    4 жыл бұрын

    THE RIGHTEOUS!?!!??

  • @marshmallowarkleseizure3742

    @marshmallowarkleseizure3742

    4 жыл бұрын

    and all of this without good Wi-Fi is nothing

  • @dystopianNinja1289

    @dystopianNinja1289

    4 жыл бұрын

    My favourite quote

  • @samchen9951

    @samchen9951

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@marshmallowarkleseizure3742 HAHAHA OMG

  • @Bard23

    @Bard23

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@aunih4579 it's a quote from Dune

  • @metajaji4249
    @metajaji42494 жыл бұрын

    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

  • @Jakubkolo2000

    @Jakubkolo2000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice one

  • @ItachiUchiha-ub2iu

    @ItachiUchiha-ub2iu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is that a quote from the book Dunes?

  • @metajaji4249

    @metajaji4249

    4 жыл бұрын

    Itachi Uchiha its the continuation of the opening quote, that was just the first line; my comment is the rest!

  • @Tauney

    @Tauney

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice! 😊❤👏

  • @jrb1987

    @jrb1987

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Litany Against Fear by the Bene Geserit.

  • @Dada228822
    @Dada228822Ай бұрын

    so why should you read it? This video is just a summary

  • @davekoi7263

    @davekoi7263

    16 күн бұрын

    many such cases

  • @RomaOldWays
    @RomaOldWays2 жыл бұрын

    Much light is shed on the first book, I'm glad that the 6 book saga was mentioned here. Excellent read. Leto being one of the most complex characters I've come across.

  • @Hana-gc9hf
    @Hana-gc9hf4 жыл бұрын

    Stop already I only got 24 hrs a day. One life time isn't enough to read all these amazing Books 😫

  • @TEDEd

    @TEDEd

    4 жыл бұрын

    We feel this

  • @Hana-gc9hf

    @Hana-gc9hf

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love ted Ed. Thank-you very much 😁

  • @manzijoel5224

    @manzijoel5224

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TEDEd I like how you are doing more literature and book review videos lately. Reminds me of old Ted Ed with things such as the review of Macbeth. These videos were like the original hooks for me onto this channel. Love the animations too. Lots of love, a great fan.

  • @qthyt

    @qthyt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just skip six other books and read Dune instead. You won't regret.

  • @deweymonstersoutdooradventures

    @deweymonstersoutdooradventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should put Dune on top of your list

  • @eb6195
    @eb61952 жыл бұрын

    The first novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert was originally published in 1965. I first read it in the 1970's and was facinated by it. Herbert was so far ahead of his time that the novel still resonates today as noted by the comments.

  • @willholmau

    @willholmau

    Жыл бұрын

    I read it during the 70's also. Like others here I found it hard going for awhile, constantly going back to clarify what I was reading. Don't forget back then we had no internet or KZread etc to get the answers we needed , which makes it it easier to understand . Still one of the best books I have ever read.

  • @Fogblitz

    @Fogblitz

    Жыл бұрын

    You two sure were lucky to be the witnesses of great books while they were coming out. I’ve recently started reading the books, and I’m hooked!

  • @Frame_Late

    @Frame_Late

    Жыл бұрын

    It resonated because Frank Herbert literally pioneered modern science fiction. Many other creators like George Lucas and Rick Priestley as well as groups like Bungie based their own universes on Dune's. The man was a visionary.

  • @lindasfree1

    @lindasfree1

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. I tracked down all his books before the internet made it easy. The Dosadi Experiment & Whipping Star are 2 of my favorites.

  • @Freqsheux
    @Freqsheux2 жыл бұрын

    Ive always wanted to get into this world. I just got the book on audible. It really inspires me to keep writing my own novel I've been working on. I love this kind of complex and in depth world building. This video made me even more excited. Thx m8!

  • @Thufir861
    @Thufir861 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve read all 6 of Frank Herbert’s Dune books and it was a most exhilarating experience! The intellectual and philosophical depth of the dialogues and concepts within the book were beyond anything I ever imagined possible - so profound that wherever in the book I left off to go to bed, my mind would simulate possible unfoldings of the plot in my dreams. It’s up there with LOTR and Chronicles on Narnia for me. Top top work of fiction.

  • @mdraj5655

    @mdraj5655

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget TSOIAF

  • @protoman9ji

    @protoman9ji

    Жыл бұрын

    So did it make you want to read the Quran?

  • @Thufir861

    @Thufir861

    Жыл бұрын

    @@protoman9ji Unfortunately, No. contrary to what you may have heard about the books, it actually makes very little allusions to the Quran. In fact, it makes a lot more references to the Catholic Bible and Buddhism. At a later part, there is even a little congregation of Jews who defy all odds of annihilation by a berserk force known as the honored matres. It’s a perfect, all-rounded work of fiction.

  • @MultiTrickster121

    @MultiTrickster121

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Thufir861 Having read the first book I can say there are a ton of Islamic inspirations taken as well as Persian, as well numerous Arabic / Islamic words

  • @Thufir861

    @Thufir861

    4 ай бұрын

    @@MultiTrickster121 I hope you enjoyed it though. Read the remaining books; you certainly will not regret it.

  • @josephbrennan370
    @josephbrennan3704 жыл бұрын

    Wow I'm currently reading this and then you bring out this video and didn't give the plot away. Thanks. And as always excellent animation

  • @heathenfire

    @heathenfire

    4 жыл бұрын

    How is it? I love science fiction and I've read many modern science fiction books. I find older books to be very slow and boring. Is dune like this?

  • @echoes6645

    @echoes6645

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dhruva Narayan it’s been a while since I’ve read it, so I might be remembering incorrectly, but I enjoyed the pacing. There were never really times that nothing was happening and it didn’t feel too rushed for the amount of world building it has

  • @josephbrennan370

    @josephbrennan370

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@heathenfire the beginning is slow. I won't lie about that. It is also hard to understand the words and stuff so you have to keep going to the back of the book. But once the atreides have been on arrakis for a bit then things start to get more interesting and then you understand the vocabulary they use frequently. Honestly it has been really good so far.

  • @jukaa1012

    @jukaa1012

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@heathenfire some books are slow, some are not, but if you like Sci Fi there is nothing better than Dune for you

  • @XCM666

    @XCM666

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@josephbrennan370 I'm also currently reading and at about 20%. I completely agree with what you said. I find the beginning quite slow and confusing, with all the unfamiliar vocabulary, that is easy to confuse and hard to remember. But the last few chapters have been good, I'm starting to get into it.

  • @Yoni123
    @Yoni1233 жыл бұрын

    "why you should read dune? " *explains dunes plot * yeah... That's not how you're supposed to do this

  • @commandercaptain4664

    @commandercaptain4664

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Why you should read Dune" *spoils the story* "There, you just read Dune" That's like jumping to the end of the book. Had to cut it off quick.

  • @twistedtachyon5877

    @twistedtachyon5877

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's only one thing here that could really be considered a meaningful spoiler. That said, it didn't really tell me why Dune is great and you should read it, either. This felt kinda like reading a book cover.

  • @hallucy2215

    @hallucy2215

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@commandercaptain4664 keep wasting time u have a lifetime for that

  • @JC-bf9zm

    @JC-bf9zm

    3 жыл бұрын

    You saved me from typing the same thing. I kept waiting and waiting for the answer to the question...

  • @saraamw

    @saraamw

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, I think history credits was better when they made a video about dune

  • @YourOldGrandpa720
    @YourOldGrandpa7202 жыл бұрын

    Just finished reading through the whole book (appendices and all)! Was persuaded to read it after watching Villanueve’s Dune, and I am thoroughly happy I did - very interesting read and as a fan of Star Wars, it was cool seeing another science fiction take. Plan on starting Dune Messiah soon!

  • @leticiaantun8680
    @leticiaantun8680 Жыл бұрын

    I love everything about this animation!! The colors are beautiful!

  • @DG-gx4sg
    @DG-gx4sg3 жыл бұрын

    "Why should you read “Dune” by Frank Herbert" Proceeds to tell the entire plot of the book instead of actual reasons to read it. edit: I've come back to this comment to say that I may have exaggerated in saying that it spoils a lot. It doesn't reveal any big plot points at all but gives loads of background information about the universe that I think you'll be better off finding out straight from the book instead, if you want a fresh, new experience. But if you still want to watch the video, that's fine, it doesn't ruin anything big. Dune is the best sci-fi/fantasy book I've ever read and I hope you all enjoy it too, especially if you're reading it for the first time to prepare for the new movie adaptation coming soon. It's gonna be so good

  • @22Kyu

    @22Kyu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, yes!! wish it was a little more teasing and blurb-ish and a little less plot reveling way they did in this vid 😅

  • @NilaR93

    @NilaR93

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this comment, I was 30 seconds in and was like: are they gonna tell me the whole plot??? 😂

  • @Belegor

    @Belegor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wanted to send this to friends, to get them to read dune but even if there is still much that remains unsaid in this Video Dune more than other Books challenges the reader to piece together themselves what is going on which I found highly rewarding. So I am probably not gonna Show them this Video.

  • @MrSpruce

    @MrSpruce

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what all these "Why you should read X" videos are, and it's pretty annoying...

  • @Astralmess

    @Astralmess

    3 жыл бұрын

    1 minute in and I also realized it. Thanks for the comment.

  • @nightmonster8690
    @nightmonster86904 жыл бұрын

    Is anybody else excited for the upcoming film adaption directed by Denis Villeneuve?

  • @PTNLemay

    @PTNLemay

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. He's got a great track record. I'm really curious to see what he makes of it.

  • @jukaa1012

    @jukaa1012

    4 жыл бұрын

    He well make the best Movie possible out of this...

  • @XerosXIII

    @XerosXIII

    4 жыл бұрын

    cant wait!

  • @jaysun4069

    @jaysun4069

    4 жыл бұрын

    After watching The King on netflix a few weeks ago Im convinced and more excited than ever

  • @ElRadioDJ913

    @ElRadioDJ913

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's a master when I saw Prisoners and Blade Runner 2049.

  • @spkzesty
    @spkzesty2 жыл бұрын

    its literally so good, i started reading not 2 months ago and I'm halfway through the third book, i dont usually read at alll. If you're into small details while reading this is def a must read. The world is so incredible and detailed i cant stop reading :DD

  • @eugene1797
    @eugene17972 жыл бұрын

    There are very few epic science fiction novels out there which works as a portal to another world. Dune is definitely one of them and you fill it differently depends on your age, of course that valid for many good novels, but Dune at age of 15 and age of 30+ like two different novels.

  • @nathanb6882
    @nathanb68824 жыл бұрын

    "Space Witches" yeah I'm nerd and that's my "say no more" definitely going to give it a read

  • @Bheem161

    @Bheem161

    4 жыл бұрын

    if you want real space witches you should read the prequels though

  • @Le-cp9tr

    @Le-cp9tr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wait until you discover 40k and have to deal with the Witch Hunters

  • @Archonsx

    @Archonsx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dune is a bad book.

  • @echoes6645

    @echoes6645

    4 жыл бұрын

    Archons any reasons why?

  • @spiffo5349

    @spiffo5349

    4 жыл бұрын

    You won't regret it You'll be cracking open Sci-fi's GOAT

  • @albertamalachi3560
    @albertamalachi35604 жыл бұрын

    3:05 to 3:27 "What's in the box?" "Pain."

  • @ijuice5641

    @ijuice5641

    4 жыл бұрын

    I somehow read it as "pants"

  • @albertamalachi3560

    @albertamalachi3560

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ijuice5641 "What's in the box?" "Pants" "Excuse me?" "I got them at a discount. I bought a pair for you. It's in the box." _puts hand inside box_ "It's not there!" "Fooled ya!"

  • @SethGames

    @SethGames

    4 жыл бұрын

    Put your hand in the box.

  • @koatam

    @koatam

    4 жыл бұрын

    These pants will prove your humanity.

  • @warpartyattheoutpost4987

    @warpartyattheoutpost4987

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

  • @tradeka4206
    @tradeka42062 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad I read lord of the rings many times before I discovered dune. That prepared me pretty well for figuring out a bunch of complicated words and names. I’m about 200 pages in to the first book right now and I’m really enjoying it. I’ve been flipping to the glossary a lot but I feel like I have a very good understanding of everything that’s important right now and I’ll probably end up re reading it and get to the finer points anyway. I always read books multiple times if I enjoy them and this is looking like it will be one of those. I hope the rest of the series will be this good, I’ve heard it gets slow in the later books

  • @Bobalicious
    @Bobalicious2 жыл бұрын

    Dune is one of my favorite books. It's a rich, complex and fascinating read. I've read it many times and it's the one book that has effected my life the most.

  • @DoodleDan
    @DoodleDan4 жыл бұрын

    You should make a full animated series of this book with this exact narrator. Everyone would watch it

  • @TheSICKandTheCRAZY

    @TheSICKandTheCRAZY

    4 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @georgiraykov5223

    @georgiraykov5223

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is a really cool full story series on youtube

  • @santiagomolano9728

    @santiagomolano9728

    4 жыл бұрын

    i really hate this guys voice,

  • @vijayanand9710

    @vijayanand9710

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@georgiraykov5223 where.. link?

  • @emmahart1549

    @emmahart1549

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@santiagomolano9728 lol i used to, but then i binge watched WAYY too many ted videos and now i rlly like a's voice im too lazy to spell his full name

  • @Raist474
    @Raist4744 жыл бұрын

    Dune is the Lord of the Rings of Science-Fiction.

  • @greenergrass4060

    @greenergrass4060

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ooohhh im intrigued. Now that the most recent Starwars movies are largely disliked, i bet this is Dune's time to shine !

  • @aaquibtayyabi

    @aaquibtayyabi

    4 жыл бұрын

    I read somewhere that the guy who watched the first few minutes of the movie says that this movie is going to blow our minds the way LOTR, Star Wars and Harry Potter did when we first saw it.

  • @fernandozavaletabustos205

    @fernandozavaletabustos205

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought that was Discworld universe.

  • @jacekszostak2401

    @jacekszostak2401

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dune (book) is much more We don't really have such things anywhere around. Maybe some philosophical works

  • @khazretshafiev592

    @khazretshafiev592

    4 жыл бұрын

    To me that title belongs to Isaac Asimov's Foundation. Dune is still great tho, definitely worth reading.

  • @rosssims7224
    @rosssims7224 Жыл бұрын

    This is my first video of yours I’ve ever seen, and I’m very impressed. I think you could convince me to read anything 😂. I typically don’t like watching videos with voiceover but this was amazing. I’ll definitely check out the rest of your channel!

  • @Yeorl
    @Yeorl4 жыл бұрын

    "When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom because that is according to my principles." One thing that blew me away about Frank Herbert's work is all the philosophical insight crammed into the chapter openers. It's like Plato's Republic in space meets organized religion and the oil crisis in the middle East wrapped into one story that takes place over thousands of years. Never read anything else like it.

  • @mstandenberg1421

    @mstandenberg1421

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jug Head you got a score or two of likes, versus the thousands of same talking about how ‘cool’ it is. Most people have no clue just how profound the undercurrent of ideas within his story truly is.

  • @Yeorl

    @Yeorl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mstandenberg1421 Funny that's probably precisely why philosophy has to be presented as fiction.

  • @abid4348

    @abid4348

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting comment. I'm just getting into the book now, but I'm curious to hear if you've read any other fiction books that have philosophical insights as well (i'm a beginner reader just trying to improve my reading)

  • @sanderbregman9444

    @sanderbregman9444

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abid4348 Almost any fiction that uses religion as a theme will do this to an extent. The entire Dune series is chock full of interesting philosophical insights, but the first book is the most gripping in my opinion. There's tons and tons of fiction out there with philosophical discussions and themes, although not as many will be heavy-handed with philosophy as Dune is. Generally, look for authors with a religious background but open minded views. Most recently, I read Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, which is extremely different from Dune in many many ways. However, it uses philosophy to build the characters (philosophical discussions between characters, a character who's memorized over 200 religions, etc). Start with Dune, decide what you liked about it, and look around and see what you find!

  • @vsssa1845

    @vsssa1845

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abid4348 * Malazan Book Of The Fallen *. It's THE most philosophically insightful fantasy fiction i have come across. Maybe add this your list and read it when you think you're past beginner level. Since, the series demands commitment.

  • @axolotls_are_cute7799
    @axolotls_are_cute77994 жыл бұрын

    Ted Ed: Read Dune. Me: *Say no more.*

  • @SonicluNerdGamer

    @SonicluNerdGamer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me: oh the book I have read once a year the last 5 years and that I have already read this year? Hum, and only 9 days to do so? Sure why not

  • @cliffordduhh45

    @cliffordduhh45

    4 жыл бұрын

    I saw the title of this video, went and read the book with no knowledge of the plot and without watching the video. Just finished. Incredible.

  • @Toasttoasttoasttoast
    @Toasttoasttoasttoast Жыл бұрын

    What funny timing for this to get recommended! I went to Barnes & Noble yesterday and picked it up since I’ve been looking to read it for a bit, really good book so far!

  • @seethagroup
    @seethagroup2 жыл бұрын

    I watched the movie after seeing this video for a longtime, this is spot on, Nice work TED-Ed.

  • @shaikhwasif6643
    @shaikhwasif66434 жыл бұрын

    TED-Ed on a 'Why should you read...' spree! Don't stop.

  • @mohitkatiyar7136
    @mohitkatiyar71363 жыл бұрын

    who came here after watching dune movie trailer?

  • @ategabbysev2993

    @ategabbysev2993

    3 жыл бұрын

    me man

  • @squakswuak2692

    @squakswuak2692

    3 жыл бұрын

    ategabby sev this video actually makes me hyped up for the movie

  • @roseywinter

    @roseywinter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heeeeey *waves*

  • @Black_pearl_adrift

    @Black_pearl_adrift

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir

  • @harshitjain1809

    @harshitjain1809

    3 жыл бұрын

    That'll be me!!

  • @deanmccurdy45
    @deanmccurdy4510 ай бұрын

    I can't begin to explain how this video has changed my life. Dune has become such as central part of my life now, if you don't know what I'm doing I'm probably reading dune, I find myself always being expired by these videos and exploring books that I wouldn't have given a chance because of it. Thank you. :)

  • @GuineaPigEveryday
    @GuineaPigEveryday Жыл бұрын

    Ted-Ed, thanks for this video, although I'd heard of Dune a lot beforehand, this video is what really convinced me to give it a try, and goddamn it was worth it. Love you art style, your book reviews also got me inspired to read War and Peace, and made it seem a lot more accessible than I thought it was. Both books seem extremely daunting but once you get into them you're hooked. Weirdly enough I watched the 84 Extended version first, then the book. The recent 2021 film is absolutely spectacular, not only a masterclass of filmmaking and big epic productions that use CGI (but also practical effects) effectively, that clearly work with the VFX artists rather than just exploit them. But its also one of the best adaptations that a book-fan could've asked for. Ofc the future holds possible different interpretations but this is really one of the best, and the Villeneuve style works very well. I mean he knew what needed to be included and not to go overboard (Jodorowsky is a cool artist, but that movie was never and could never exist in reality).

  • @abdullahx4908
    @abdullahx49083 жыл бұрын

    Dune Inspiration for Star Wars and Game of Thrones Coming this year by the visionary director of Blade Runner 2049, Arrival and Sicario

  • @changsiah2

    @changsiah2

    3 жыл бұрын

    and warhammer 40k as well

  • @MrJordwalk

    @MrJordwalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Denis Villeneuve said, when interviewed earlier in the film's development, that this is the film he had wanted to make ever since becoming a filmmaker. He became obsessed with the series after reading the first book when he was 15 and so, I think this is going to be his true Magnum Opus!

  • @Kenspiracy664

    @Kenspiracy664

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@changsiah2 I just read Dune for the first time last month and it blew my mind how much of 40k is flat out Dune. Im not complaining though its given me a new appreciation for both.

  • @MrJordwalk

    @MrJordwalk

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Joseph Paul Yeah, it was. Lucas borrowed A LOT.

  • @shaiktanveer

    @shaiktanveer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrJordwalk dune was inspiration for terminator films as well

  • @domjkof5327
    @domjkof53272 жыл бұрын

    Watching this after the movie is absurd: the animation is EXACTLY like the movie! (I don't know if at that time there were images of the movie to come, but this is quite astounding)

  • @erischama1922

    @erischama1922

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know right? It is absolutely crazy

  • @domjkof5327

    @domjkof5327

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erischama1922 Indeed! Haha

  • @Tokashiza

    @Tokashiza

    2 жыл бұрын

    it shows you that Denis Villeneuve has so much love for this book that he did not want to change anything, he tried his best to stick to the book's descriptions.

  • @yandrak4621

    @yandrak4621

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tokashiza Weird idea of not wanting to change anything when the whole traitor plot got removed and Jessica (one of the best characters in the book) got turned into a crying annoying mess.

  • @tommyblade8093

    @tommyblade8093

    2 жыл бұрын

    wait the new movie dune have alr released? was it any good? or just read the book lol

  • @tyle_przegrac2258
    @tyle_przegrac2258 Жыл бұрын

    Nice animations and essential knowledge needed to start adventure with this book. Good job

  • @user-pm7ng5hd3m
    @user-pm7ng5hd3m8 ай бұрын

    I’m obsessed with the animation in this! Full Dune animated series please!. The movie was astonishing, really one of the best cinema experiences..

  • @Ben_Mdws
    @Ben_Mdws2 жыл бұрын

    Less “why you should read”, more “here’s the plot…”

  • @airlogg879

    @airlogg879

    2 жыл бұрын

    It only the plot of maybe the first chapter or two

  • @lampyrisnoctiluca9904

    @lampyrisnoctiluca9904

    2 жыл бұрын

    To me it is more the book about betrayal after betrayall and trying to think a step ahead of anyone else. It is about lusing yourself just to get ahead in chess like game that is influencing the life of everybody. Scary.

  • @tomperrin9563

    @tomperrin9563

    2 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly! I just read the book, I know the story. I want to know why I should read this above all other books out there!

  • @mustafabozan2133

    @mustafabozan2133

    Жыл бұрын

    it’s called a Lore Primer to get people interested

  • @grmph
    @grmph4 жыл бұрын

    TED has been blessing us with all these book videos

  • @geneticjen9312
    @geneticjen93122 ай бұрын

    I've always really liked this great video but I've never understood the title. It's a brief introduction to the world of Dune, rather than a video on why you should read it

  • @ritikthakur6261
    @ritikthakur62612 жыл бұрын

    The movie was amazing, greatly made with best sound tracks

  • @earth7636
    @earth76363 жыл бұрын

    Dune is one of the books I always come back too, especially when I'm having trouble in my life. You escape and become lost in the world Herbert created.

  • @johnlocke2502

    @johnlocke2502

    2 жыл бұрын

    hi, do you know origins of these words: arrakis, atreides

  • @anonymouschicken20

    @anonymouschicken20

    Жыл бұрын

    It's like the characters are talking to you and sitting next to you, it makes you feel like you really are in another world.

  • @TARUNAKASH1992

    @TARUNAKASH1992

    Жыл бұрын

    I tell you man, in far future this book will/may turn into a real religion. I mean it has all the right contents. Makes me wonder, coming from a religion of ramayan and Mahabharat and purans, are all our religious books supposed to be mere novels in the beginnings. We now turn to them for insights, treat them as sacred, but we're they just for recreation originally? I think it's more about relating to the characters in books and films and situations and insights and tragedies that makes books or films really popular. So much that some of them transcend into divinity.

  • @naughtymonkey1563
    @naughtymonkey15633 жыл бұрын

    Read the Trilogy: Dune, Children of Dune, Dune Messiah.. it's all one big story and it's all essential to develop a full understanding of the story arc. Trust me :)

  • @elisam.2896

    @elisam.2896

    2 жыл бұрын

    Arent there like 7 books? I only ever read the first one, but I thought there were many more.

  • @naughtymonkey1563

    @naughtymonkey1563

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elisam.2896 There are many, yes. But the original trilogy are the best, by far. There are many others, not all authored by Frank Herbert.

  • @knurdyob

    @knurdyob

    2 жыл бұрын

    isn't dune messiah the 2nd and children of dune the 3rd though?

  • @naughtymonkey1563

    @naughtymonkey1563

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@knurdyob Yes lol. Been a while since I read them 😁

  • @ballin1006

    @ballin1006

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elisam.2896 true

  • @higherground711
    @higherground7112 жыл бұрын

    Nice animated summary. 😃👍 Love the art style!

  • @fernandauribe2503
    @fernandauribe25032 жыл бұрын

    Dune se siente como una plegaria bajo la lluvia; te resfriaras, posiblemente sufras al rezar, pero ahí un sentido de paz cuando acabas este acto "Todo ha acabado?" Entras a tu casa y ves que la lluvia ha acabado, por algún motivo es hermoso mirar lo que dejaste atrás; las gotas chocando contra el pavimento, el olor a viejo. Ahí hermosura en ver cosas rotas, se siente real.

  • @Lu-KN
    @Lu-KN4 жыл бұрын

    _Why should you read “Dune” by Frank Herbert?_ *Because it is awesome.*

  • @user-ep4ez6ff7f

    @user-ep4ez6ff7f

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think so.Dune has a lot of mistakes in plot . Someone find this book boring

  • @censored3839

    @censored3839

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@user-ep4ez6ff7f Really?. I underdstand boring because its slow paced but im interested in plot holes ive only read the first book because apparently the others not as good but i dont spot much plot holes

  • @maxiapalucci2511

    @maxiapalucci2511

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just think this book focused on the wrong areas.

  • @josephkreifelsii3734

    @josephkreifelsii3734

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-ep4ez6ff7f It seems to have its plot holes and conveniences, but every story does.

  • @josephkreifelsii3734

    @josephkreifelsii3734

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@censored3839 I can't remember them without reading the book over again, and if anyone wants to hide from spoilers, stop reading this comment now. There was a moment where the Baron says he can't stick around for Paul and Jessica's death so he can truthfully say he doesn't know what happened to them with questioned by the Reverend Mother. However, it's established earlier that Paul and Jessica both have the ability to detect half truths. The Baron knows his men were left to kill them, so he'd telling half truths about their murders/disappearances. He didn't directly kill them, but he ordered their execution and knows they were to be executed. In the same situation, his men think to drop them in the desert so there is no evidence of their bodies. Ok... But why do they need to do this with them alive? They could kill them first, and then drop their bodies off to be eaten. In a universe with space travel, they could have hidden the dead bodies anywhere. They didn't need to be dropped shortly outside the shieldwalls. Not sure why they were so concerned over the bodies. Plus, I miss the point where hiding evidence of their death was even necessary, considering they didn't hide the fact that the Harkonnens were responsible for the Duke's death. Everyone knew the Duke was going to be betrayed by a traitor, but no one had 24/7 watch on him? It was too easy for Yueh to get to him.... Way too easy. The entire assassination plot was poorly done and easily avoidable. The only good plot in all of it was the Harkonnens had Sardaukar secretly in their ranks. This isn't a plot hole per se, but the explanation for the Emperor wanting the Atreides dead isn't good enough for me. Oh, and it's said the Freman are bribing the spaceguild to keep weather satellites out of orbit. If the Freman have direct communication with the guild, and if they can bargain such a feat, why can't the Freman buy infinite water for spice? Except for Arrakis, water can be found literally anywhere for nothing. It would cost the guild literally nothing to find nearby planets with water, harvest it, and transport it in trade for spice, which is much more expensive and deadlier to obtain.

  • @jessepinkman3075
    @jessepinkman30754 жыл бұрын

    That animator is so good 👏

  • @trueworldprince3939

    @trueworldprince3939

    4 жыл бұрын

    ty :)

  • @TheSICKandTheCRAZY

    @TheSICKandTheCRAZY

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@trueworldprince3939 are you for real? Blown away, you really got the feel mood everyting! do you have an Insta?

  • @malcolmlagares8245
    @malcolmlagares82455 ай бұрын

    Wow, loved this. Excellent synopsis of a Classic.

  • @2hot1
    @2hot13 ай бұрын

    i just watched the re-run today! Can't wait for Part 2 to come out on March 1st

  • @charlesc2095
    @charlesc20953 жыл бұрын

    Every time the book mentions "he/she tried to swallow in a dry throat" I feel like I'm at the brink of dying from thirst. Both due to the setting, and the situation that's currently occuring.

  • @kaashyapmithra7430

    @kaashyapmithra7430

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you die, can I have your water?

  • @chaz3196

    @chaz3196

    2 жыл бұрын

    FR! and when they bleed or cry and the first thing they think is 'what a waste of water' it makes me remember just how precious water is on arrakis

  • @tygrenvoltaris4782

    @tygrenvoltaris4782

    2 жыл бұрын

    especially the word: stillgar swallowed, paul swallowed or anyone swallowed when hearing about the other replies

  • @anonymouschicken20

    @anonymouschicken20

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish that we could read with closed eyes. This would make our surroundings disappear and the book to overtake with the descriptions of its places as it makes the darkness in our closed eyes make something out of our imagination.

  • @madhubunny120

    @madhubunny120

    Жыл бұрын

    Should I read the book or watch the movie ?

  • @SM-bc8sw
    @SM-bc8sw4 жыл бұрын

    Anyone here after seeing the teaser images?

  • @anatine_banana_69

    @anatine_banana_69

    3 жыл бұрын

    the what?

  • @griffithdidnothingwrong462

    @griffithdidnothingwrong462

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shreshth Mukund They released some teaser photos of Timothy Challet

  • @user-lp7tx1fe6t

    @user-lp7tx1fe6t

    3 жыл бұрын

    Read the book

  • @niyaboyd3805

    @niyaboyd3805

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes read the book first

  • @bluevms10

    @bluevms10

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@griffithdidnothingwrong462 ah yes, the famous Timothy Challet ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • @jmmcswagger9091
    @jmmcswagger9091 Жыл бұрын

    I watched Dune part 1 then read the 1st 3 books and watched Part 1 again, so much better. Can't wait for the next movies. Fantastic books

  • @benyseus6325
    @benyseus6325Ай бұрын

    US Government in 2003 invasion: “My desert, my Iraqis, my crude.”

  • @badrudinelias
    @badrudinelias2 жыл бұрын

    Listen, dreams make good stories, but everything important happens when we're awake, because that's where we make things happen. Duncan Idaho. The movie has some serious convos and amazing cinematography.

  • @charles___

    @charles___

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only if he had listened to him

  • @marysargent3583
    @marysargent35834 жыл бұрын

    Reading Dune now! as an English major I wished I had read this in a class and had lectures on it. So many good themes to break down and papers to write

  • @percyweasley9301

    @percyweasley9301

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask what job you want to do as English major? I'm also Eng major.

  • @marysargent3583

    @marysargent3583

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@percyweasley9301 lol funny you should ask. I’m actually a product designer but skills from studying English comes in handy

  • @percyweasley9301

    @percyweasley9301

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marysargent3583 Ok thanks, they don't ask for exra skills? English degree is enough?

  • @marysargent3583

    @marysargent3583

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@percyweasley9301 yeah they do. youll need to learn about designing for websites and applications, html/css basics (emphasis on basics) and a little bit about the product development process. You can either teach yourself this stuff or go the boot camp route. I did it through general assembly but there are a bunch more out there that are known in the tech community.

  • @percyweasley9301

    @percyweasley9301

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marysargent3583 Thanks 🙏🙏

  • @ClaytonDecker
    @ClaytonDecker2 жыл бұрын

    The 2021 film is definitely worth a watch in theaters, Imax if you can. I just started the audiobook and it is beautifully produced as well.

  • @nickthereaderandwanderer
    @nickthereaderandwanderer2 ай бұрын

    One of the best sci-fi novels ever written: character, psychology, metaphor, imagery, belief, politics, authority, journey, and the world itself all function to create the remarkable narrative that it is. It’s a very extensive novel with lots of detail- some of which are difficult to understand at first. But there are so many themes addressed in it that still hold relevance. I’m glad that I read it and finished it.

  • @secondsonofkrypton
    @secondsonofkrypton4 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: George Lucas got the idea of Tatooine from Dune

  • @thecollector4332

    @thecollector4332

    3 жыл бұрын

    Second Son Of Krypton George Lucas got a lot from Dune. It was one of his main inspirations alongside valerian, Flash Gordon, the hero’s journey archetype, Shakespeare and King Arthur.

  • @couqueza4169

    @couqueza4169

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol he got damn near everything from dune

  • @williamcase426

    @williamcase426

    3 жыл бұрын

    no wai

  • @skoomamuch356

    @skoomamuch356

    3 жыл бұрын

    also got ideas from japanese film "Hidden Fortress"

  • @applecrow8

    @applecrow8

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also fun fact: Frank considered Star Wars a rip off and reference 3-po items as cheap knock offs. That said I love both

  • @lynette12
    @lynette122 жыл бұрын

    So much Dune content popping up on my recommendations because of the movie. The visuals were amazing!

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc Жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏 Impressive, was able to pick interest while being vague enough to keep possibilities open and not spoil.

  • @MrOfearos
    @MrOfearos Жыл бұрын

    Just here to say this: I started reading dune multiple times and lost my drive after 30-40 pages. This video made me try again and this time I read the whole thing back to back in about two weeks. Went on to the next 2 books in the series and loved every second. Go read it!!

  • @ayman-hosny1
    @ayman-hosny14 жыл бұрын

    I've translated this video into Arabic language for TEDTalks, hoping its words to be useful for all Arabic audience and others who are interested in at all. Thank you TED!

  • @poweroffriendship2.0
    @poweroffriendship2.04 жыл бұрын

    0:42 *The greatest Plot Twist in Dune:* _IT'S THE ALASKAN BULL WORM!!!_

  • @jukaa1012

    @jukaa1012

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is an actual reference to Dune yes

  • @wutang9641

    @wutang9641

    4 жыл бұрын

    We should take Arrakis and push it somewhere else!

  • @merrittanimation7721

    @merrittanimation7721

    4 жыл бұрын

    _Wormsign_

  • @Tauney

    @Tauney

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao! Right! You're out there harvesting your spice and all of the sudden it's "Tremors."

  • @someoneontheinternet1317

    @someoneontheinternet1317

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tauney Elysia, I see what you did there.

  • @JeighNeither
    @JeighNeither2 жыл бұрын

    I love the way they used an audio drone, that gets louder as the narration barrels toward it's point, until concluding with only that droning in the final seconds of the video. This is the same trick David Lynch uses in the 1984 version of the film Dune, & which is often blamed for putting people into a slumber. I used to use the film to fall asleep.

  • @Zentabes
    @Zentabes2 жыл бұрын

    I've read the entire series my whole life, as a child. Life changer to me.

  • @zaphodbeeblebrox3494
    @zaphodbeeblebrox34944 жыл бұрын

    Dune is arguably the greatest sci fi novel ever written

  • @DoomStarRequiem

    @DoomStarRequiem

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is.. Modern sci-fi franchises owe their existence to dune.

  • @subhashchenna7543

    @subhashchenna7543

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are you talking about the first novel or the entire series?

  • @judahdsouza9196

    @judahdsouza9196

    4 жыл бұрын

    "arguably"

  • @ripcord93

    @ripcord93

    4 жыл бұрын

    hi, i am not much of a reader, and let alone this is the first sci-fi book i'm reading.. i read a reddit thread the other day that this shouldn't be the first sci fi book , let alone to a reader like me who just hardly reads one book a year. BUT, today i got my book and am being nervous and intimidated about strating it. should i go for it ?

  • @zaphodbeeblebrox3494

    @zaphodbeeblebrox3494

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Marshall Banana hahah... that's kinda true....hope it is going to change this year with Denis Villeneuve 's adaptation.

  • @abcdefgh-rq3gq
    @abcdefgh-rq3gq4 жыл бұрын

    He who controls the memes controls the universe.

  • @trueworldprince3939

    @trueworldprince3939

    4 жыл бұрын

    *presses buttons*

  • @trueworldprince3939

    @trueworldprince3939

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ennesimo Chierici singularity jesus freedom love peace music cocain he man alpha and omega ... God.

  • @Rodspulloff

    @Rodspulloff

    4 жыл бұрын

    The memes must flow

  • @eb6195

    @eb6195

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the "Fear is the mind killer" meme.

  • @aryandixit229
    @aryandixit2292 ай бұрын

    It is a must-read. It is one of the best novels I have ever read. It almost feels like you are teleported to another world with the vivid imagery and creativity while also appealing to our internal humanity.

  • @Speedylittleme
    @Speedylittleme9 ай бұрын

    I'm almost finished with the 2nd book!!! I am loving this story so much!!

  • @rommel648
    @rommel6482 жыл бұрын

    Glad I watched the movie first and then saw this video , this is literally the compilation of whole movie .

  • @Maverick69Park
    @Maverick69Park4 жыл бұрын

    Dec 2020 - DUNE is coming Mother of all Sci-Fi movies 😍😍😍

  • @Neha71580

    @Neha71580

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah these six months have been crazy sci fi fiction so far 🤩

  • @fatihbahcivan9323
    @fatihbahcivan9323 Жыл бұрын

    I’m just about 60 pages into the book.. I know the feeling of jealousy by those who know everything about a franchise towards those who know almost nothing thereof. Longing to relive that excitement of discovering something that deep and yet beautiful. I have it for those who haven’t read books like Lotr or Harry Potter or seen the Matrix trilogy.. Now I am like that for Dune and I will enjoy every moment of it.

  • @MeanKno
    @MeanKno2 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE OCTAVIA E. BUTLER!!! I'm so happy to hear her name mentioned. I've read most of her work and she is my favorite author of all time!

  • @Hoi4o
    @Hoi4o4 жыл бұрын

    Dune was so ahead of its time. It's brilliant, as a huge sci-fi and fantasy fan I highly recommend it!