Frank Herbert
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920 – February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author best known for the 1965 novel Dune and its five sequels.
Frank Herbert | |
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| Born | Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr.[1] October 8, 1920 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1986 (aged 65) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Washington (no degree) |
| Period | 1945–1986 |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Literary movement | New Wave |
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| Children | 3 |
Herbert died of a pulmonary embolism while recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery on February 11, 1986.
Frank Herbert Media
Herbert's novella The Priests of Psi was the cover story for the February 1960 issue of Fantastic.
The Oregon Dunes near Florence, Oregon, served as an inspiration for the Dune saga.
The Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington, with Mount Rainier in the distance
References
- ↑ Herbert, Frank (September 1990). Google Books – Dune. ISBN 9780881036367. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
Frank Herbert was born Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. in Tacoma, Washington on October 8, 1920.
Other websites
- Official website for Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson
- Frank Herbert SF Hall of Fame induction (Kevin Anderson report with his speech)
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