New Releases by Brian Herbert

Die offizielle Graphic-Novel-Adaption des dritten und finalen Prequels von »Dune«! Den Imperator interessiert es wenig, ob das Massaker rechtens war und wer die Konsequenzen dafür tragen muss. Als jedoch inmitten revolutionärer Unruhen verderbtes Spice auftaucht, ist es sein Wille, dass die Schuldigen schnellstmöglich bestraft werden. Derweil bereitet Jessica alles dafür vor, ein Kind des Schicksals zur Welt zu bringen... Brian Herbert und Kevin J. Anderson adaptieren gemeinsam mit dem Zeichner Simone Ragazzoni das abschließende Prequel zum SciFi-Meilenstein »Dune« – kurzweilig, bildgewaltig und eine Pflichtlektüre für alle Science-Fiction-Fans! Auch erhältlich als auf 500 Exemplare limitierte Vorzugsausgabe mit Variantcover und Kunstdruck. Abschlussband der Serie.

The pulse-pounding prequel to the groundbreaking Dune saga continues—secrets revealed, loyalties tested, and destinies forged! New York Times–bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, alongside acclaimed artist Fran Galán, return with the next chapter in the official graphic novel adaptation of Dune: House Harkonnen, the pivotal prequel to Frank Herbert’s legendary science fiction epic. Across the Imperium, chaos spreads. On Arrakis, the brutal grip of House Harkonnen tightens as Baron Harkonnen's ruthless strategies ignite unrest and violence. As the Bene Gesserit’s hidden agenda nears its moment of truth, secrets ripple outward—from the deserts of Dune to the corridors of power on Wallach IX. Caught in the crossfire, Liet and Warrick must decide where love and loyalty truly lie. Leto Atreides steps into a fateful encounter that could shape the future of House Atreides. And young Duncan Idaho, facing challenges beyond his years, begins a path toward becoming the warrior history will remember. With explosive turns on Ix and critical pieces falling into place, Dune: House Harkonnen Vol. 2 delivers suspense, betrayal, and intrigue at the heart of the Dune universe.

The official prequel saga to Dune, collected in a deluxe hardcover edition with an exclusive slipcase. THE OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE GROUNDBREAKING DUNE On the desert planet called Arrakis, Pardot Kynes seeks to transform the world into an oasis, whether the native Fremen are with him or not. Elsewhere, the Emperor’s son, Crown Prince Shaddam, plots his destiny, starting by overthrowing his father. On Giedi Prime, Baron Harkonnen seeks to reignite the old flames of an ancient rivalry as Duke Leto Atreides, and his newly-met right-hand man Duncan Idaho, come to power! Discover the hidden secrets that set history in motion, adapted & scripted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, and illustrated by artist Dev Pramanik. Collects Dune: House Atreides #1-12.

Delve into the past of Gurney Halleck, Leto Atreides, Lady Jessica, and Liet Kynes, and discover how the complex and brutal machinations of House Harkonnen shaped their future! What difficult choices will tear Leto apart as Baron Harkonnen plots against not just House Atreides, but the Bene Gesserit and the Emperor himself? And who watches Duke Atreides from afar? This dangerous figure holds untold significance for his future and lineage... The second New York Times–bestselling prequel to Dune is adapted for the first time by award-winning novelists Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, and artist Michael Shelfer (Action Comics), unveiling a closer look at the rising conflict between beloved characters and bitter villains. Collects Dune: House Harkonnen #1-4.

In the penultimate issue of the final prequel to Dune, Ix isn’t the only planet under siege, as militaries clash, plans crumble, leaders fall, and tainted Spice wreaks havoc. It all comes to a head as Lady Jessica goes into labor with her child of manufactured fate, and Arrakis hangs in the balance with the Empire on its doorstep–the pregnant pause before potential annihilation.

Renowned authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson and acclaimed artist Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers Universe) continue the third and final prequel to the widely celebrated Dune! The balance of power continues to shift surrounding what was once the most powerful house in the universe, including the Bene Gesserit plot concerning a fateful pregnancy, and the stage being set for further conflict on Ix. In addition to rising tension among the Fremen seeking justice and a harrowing assassination attempt against the imperial family, it will soon become clear that any threat to power does not go unpunished...

Après le Jihad Butlérien, la paix revient dans la Galaxie. Les machines ont reculé sur tous les fronts. Omnius semble en déroute. L'un des principaux artisans de cette victoire, Vorian Atréides, peut espérer savourer sur Caladan un loisir mérité. Mais les Titans survivants n'ont pas dit leur dernier mot. Les humains libres devront les affronter dans une dernière bataille où tout peut être gagné : elle aura lieu sur Corrin, dernière forteresse d'Omnius. Les Machines pensantes seront enfin éradiquées ou les humains retomberont sous leur joug...

In the penultimate issue of the stunning prequel series from Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson, Duncan makes a fateful decision, Leto faces an unthinkable tragedy, and Kailea is backed into a corner–with only one way out of damning accusations. Meanwhile, Rabban makes a rage-inducing discovery that could only lead to murder, while Liet forms an unconventional yet fateful family, and Duncan and Leto reunite in time for Leto to face a difficult crossroads...

In the aftermath of the battle of Arrakeen, legendary House Atreides warmaster Gurney Halleck takes refuge with spice smugglers, vowing revenge against the Harkonnens no matter the cost. House Atreides may be shattered, but it will never be forgotten. To embark on his mission of vengeance, Gurney Halleck must put himself on a collision course with not only House Harkonnen, but the Spacing Guild itself! Soon, Gurney and the smugglers may have an opportunity to deal a crucial blow to their bitter enemies, but at what cost? Will he finally have his revenge against the Beast Rabban? Or will they be met with certain death, their sacrifices all for nothing? Artist Francesco Mortarino (Power Rangers) brings the original short story adapted by original authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson to life in ways that will excite both fans of the novels and the recent hit film alike! Collects Dune: The Waters of Kanly #1-4.

Fans will gain insight into how the early years of iconic figures Gurney Halleck, Lady Jessica, and Liet Kynes had their future shaped by the complex and brutal machinations of House Harkonnen! What difficult choices will tear Leto Atreides apart as Baron Harkonnen plots against not just House Atreides, but the Bene Gesserit and the Emperor himself?

From Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson comes Dune: The Heir of Caladan, a new novel in the internationally bestselling Dune series that shows us Paul Atreides as we've never seen him before. The story that began with Duke Leto Atreides's rise to power, then continued with the consequences of Lady Jessica’s betrayal, will now conclude with Paul becoming the leader that he needs to be on the way to his pivotal role as Muad’Dib. Any Dune fan will devour this tale of a legend coming into his own. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A la muerte de Frank Herbert, su hijo Brian Herbert complementó la mítica serie de novelas de ciencia ficción de su padre con dos aclamadas precuelas. La casa Atreides es la primera parte de «Preludio a Dune», ambientada 35 años antes de los acontecimientos de «Dune». Con una barroca y sabia combinación de filosofía, religión, política, historia y ecología, La Casa Atreides, primera parte de «Preludio a Dune», revela cruciales detalles de la genealogía de los principales personajes de la saga «Dune», centrando su trama en la Casa Atreides y en el desértico planeta Dune, que contiene la melange, la especia indispensable para los viajes espaciales y el desarrollo de los poderes psicosensoriales. En Dune gobiernan los crueles Harkonnen, pero en el palacio imperial de Kaitain el príncipe heredero Shaddam y su pérfido consejero Fenring planean obtener melange sintética y envenenar al emperador Elrood. Una emocionante novela de aventuras que nos transporta al exótico universo creado por Frank Herbert, ya conocido por sus seguidores, y que introducirá a los nuevos lectores en un incomparable mundo cuyo futuro pende de un delgado hilo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Before Paul Atreides became Muad’Dib, the dynamic leader who unified the wild Fremen on the desert planet known as Dune . . . Before the evil Baron Harkonnen overthrew House Atreides and sent Paul and his mother Jessica fleeing into the deadly wasteland of sand . . . Before the secrets of the spice and the sandworms were discovered . . . There was another story . . . The tale of young Leto Atreides learning to become a ruler in the shadow of his great father. The tale of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, ruthless tyrant who becomes a pawn of Bene Gesserit breeding schemes. The tale of Pardot Kynes, ambitious planetologist dispatched to the sands of Arrakis to understand the origins of the spice melange, the most valuable substance in the known universe. And the tale of Crown Prince Shaddam Corrino, whose lust for power leads him to plot the assassination of his own father and to create a plan that will replace the spice and disrupt the Imperium forever . . . begins the epic worldwide bestselling trilogy that tells of the generation before and sows the seeds for great heroes, vile enemies, and terrible tyrants.

UNCOVER THE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATTLE OF ARRAKEEN! Jopati Kolona is one of the Sardaukar: the emperor’s elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion, and feared throughout the galaxy. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness. Meanwhile, as Paul Atreides meets his destiny in battle, Sgt. Vitt must use his family’s gift of storytelling as a Jongleur to transport his men from their tomb to their homeworld of Caladan. Can Vitt mentally transport them back to the lushness of Caladan and give them the gift of hope in the darkness? Collects Dune: Blood of the Sardaukar #1 & Dune: A Whisper of Caladan Seas #1.

THE OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE GROUNDBREAKING DUNE CONCLUDES... After his father’s untimely death, young Leto ascends to Duke of House Atreides while Duncan Idaho starts down the path to become one of Leto’s right-hand men. Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen wastes no time moving against the new Duke by stoking the centuries-long feud between the Harkonnens and Atreides. A new dawn rises when Crown Prince Shaddam successfully ousts his father from the throne of the Imperium.And Pardot Kynes, now considered a prophet among the Fremen, continues forging a path to make the desert planet an oasis. Collects Dune: House Atreides #9–12

From Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, Dune: The Lady of Caladan is a brand new novel in the internationally bestselling Dune series. Lady Jessica, mother of Paul, and consort to Leto Atreides. The choices she made shaped an empire, but first the Lady of Caladan must reckon with her own betrayal of the Bene Gesserit. She has already betrayed her ancient order, but now she must decide if her loyalty to the Sisterhood is more important than the love of her own family. Meanwhile, events in the greater empire are accelerating beyond the control of even the Reverend Mother, and Lady Jessica's family is on a collision course with destiny. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

When the choice is vengeance or honor, which lies at the heart of a Sardaukar? Jopati Kolona one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion to the emperor, and feared throughout the galaxy. When Jopati meets Duke Leto of House Atreides, the house he believes responsible for the destruction of his home planet and family, he will be forced to question a life-long hatred. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness.

An unexpected revolt throws the balance of Ix into jeopardy and now Leto must make an important decision as the underground city is on the cusp of falling into evil hands. * And while The Bene Gesserit's oracles predicted they would need a child from the Baron Harkonnen in order to continue tracing a genetic line to their foretold messiah... their plan has not gone as well as hoped. * On the doorstep of Castle Caladan comes the man who will change everything - Duncan Idaho has arrived.

Leto brings news of the revolt brewing on Ix, but the city’s leaders make a decision that may threaten everyone....while Crown Prince Shaddam plots to overtake it. Meanwhile, Pardot Kynes begins spreading his edenic vision to terraform the desert planet of Dune into an oasis even as the native Fremen raise suspicions about his motives...and if he can truly accomplish his goals.

Young Duncan Idaho is given an ultimatum: escape or die. Meanwhile, Leto Atreides is introduced to the hyper-advanced city of Ix where his future will be shaped in unimaginable ways. The Planetologist Pardot Kynes ventures into the plains of Dune, and makes a destiny-altering discovery. And Reverend Mother Gaius Mohiam confronts Baron Harkonnen with a proposition he can’t refuse...

A legend begins in Dune: The Duke of Caladan, first in The Caladan Trilogy by New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad’Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor’s favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story. Through patience and loyalty, Leto serves the Golden Lion Throne. Where others scheme, the Duke of Caladan acts. But Leto’s powerful enemies are starting to feel that he is rising beyond his station, and House Atreides rises too high. With unseen enemies circling, Leto must decide if the twin burdens of duty and honor are worth the price of his life, family, and love. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

This discounted ebundle includes Legends of Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, The Machine Crusade, The Battle of Corrin; Heroes of Dune: Paul of Dune, The Winds of Dune; Schools of Dune: Sisterhood of Dune, Mentats of Dune, Navigators of Dune Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the great creations of imaginative literature, science fiction's answer to The Lord of the Rings. Brian Herbert–-Frank Herbert’s son–-and coauthor Kevin J. Anderson have continued the series, keeping the original author’s vision alive, bringing the saga to millions of new readers, and carrying on this brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope. Tor books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Dune Universe books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert by Brian Herbert The Butlerian Jihad The Machine Crusade The Battle of Corrin The Road to Dune by Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson Hunters of Dune Sandworms of Dune Paul of Dune The Winds of Dune Sisterhood of Dune Mentats of Dune Navigators of Dune The Hellhole Trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Hellhole Hellhole Awakening Hellhole Inferno Other books The Little Green Book of Chairman Rahma by Brian Herbert The Forgotten Heroes by Brian Herbert At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Wir dürfen nicht vergessen, dass ein weit gefährlicherer Feind auf dem Weg zu uns ist Die Geehrten Matres, ein Konkurrenzorden der Bene Gesserit, kehren aus der Diaspora zurück und überziehen die Planeten des Alten Imperiums mit Tod und Vernichtung. So wird auch Rakis, der Wüstenplanet, in einen Schlackehaufen verwandel und die sagenumwobenen Sandwürmer gnadenlos eingeäschert. Damit ist die einzige Quelle des Gewürzes versiegt und das Imperium vernichtet. Während die Matres versuchen, mittels Gholas verschüttetes Wissen der Vergangenheit nutzbar zu machen, setzen die Bene Gesserit alles daran, mit ihrem Zuchtprogramm die Heroen des Imperiums wiederzubeleben. Einzig Murbella, eine ehemalige Mater, bemüht sich, beide Frauenorden zu vereinen, denn sie ahnt, dass die Rückkehr der Matres nicht freiwillig geschah: Sie sind in der Diaspora auf einen furchtbaren Gegner gestoßen, der jenseits der Grenzen des Imperiums lauert und sich anschickt, die Menschheit auszulöschen ...

Immer noch ruft mich die Wüste. Sie singt in meinem Blut ... Die Menschheit steht vor ihrer endgültigen Auslöschung. Eine Maschinenarmee rückt an allen Fronten vor, erobert einen Planeten nach dem anderen, löscht die Bevölkerung mit Seuchen aus und überzieht unzählige Welten mit Feuer aus ihren riesigen Schlachtschiffen. Die Streitkräfte der Menschheit sind hoffnungslos unterlegen und unterwandert von den Gestaltwandlern der Maschinen. Die Vereinigte Schwesternschaft und die Geehrten Matres haben ihre letzte Hoffnung auf den Ghola von Paul Atreides gesetzt, doch die Pläne schlagen fehl: Paul ist nicht der erhoffte Kwisatz Haderach, der nach den alten Überlieferungen die Menschheit in die letzte Schlacht führen soll. Doch wer ist der verheißene Erlöser, der den grausamen Krieg zwischen Menschen und Maschinen beenden kann?

Brian Herbert creates a universe of wondrous possibilities that is populated by sentient spaceships, shapwshifters, intriguing robots, and miniature aliens with mysterious powers. Humanity has become a mercantile society that has spread throughout the galaxy, ruled by wealthy merchant princes who live in decadent splendor--entirely unaware of another realm just beneath the fabric of the universe.When galactic ecologist Noah Watanabe discovers the cause of a strange, cosmic disintegration, he embarks on an epic journey to restore the ancient balance to the crumbling galaxy. Noah must work with warring, alien races to unlock the secrets to a vast celestial puzzle.

The dowager queen decides to go to Hellhole on a diplomatic mission, hoping to keep her power. But after touring Hellhole, Queen Michella is shaken, and begins to realize that she can never have the old Monarchy back. Before the Queen can return to Sonjeera, she's captured by the rogue Xayans and learns the reason for their attack: the orthodox Xayans had developed their minds to the point where they could evolve and, in so doing, trigger another Big Bang, wiping out everything.

A revolution has taken over the government of the United States and the environment has been saved. All pollution has been banned and reversed. It's a bright, green new world. But this new world comes with a great cost. The United States is ruled by a dictatorship and the corporations are fighting back. Joining them are an increasing number of rebels angered by the dictatorship of Chairman Rahma. The Chairman's power is absolute and appears strong, but in The Little Green Book of Chairman Rahma by Brian Herbert, cracks are beginning to show as new weapons are developed by the old corporate powers, foreign alliances begin to make inroads into America's influence . . . and strange reports of mutants filter through the government's censorship. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Gilbertus Albans has founded the Mentat School, a place where humans can learn the efficient techniques of thinking machines. But Gilbertus walks an uneasy line between his own convictions and compromises in order to survive the Butlerian fanatics, led by the madman Manford Torondo and his Swordmaster Anari Idaho. Mother Superior Raquella attempts to rebuild her Sisterhood School on Wallach IX, with her most talented and ambitious student, Valya Harkonnen . . . who also has another goal-to exact revenge on Vorian Atreides, the legendary hero of the Jihad, whom she blames for her family's downfall. Meanwhile, Josef Venport conducts his own war against the Butlerians. VenHold Spacing Fleet controls nearly all commerce thanks to the superior mutated Navigators that Venport has created, and he places a ruthless embargo on any planet that accepts Manford Torondo's anti-technology pledge, hoping to starve them into submission. But fanatics rarely surrender easily. . . The Mentats, the Navigators, and the Sisterhood all strive to improve the human race, but know that as Butlerian fanaticism grows stronger, the battle will be to choose the path of humanity's future-whether to embrace civilization, or to plunge into an endless dark age.

General Adolphus knows the Monarchy crackdown is coming. Now he needs to pull together all the resources of the Hellhole colony, the ever-expanding shadow Xayan settlement, and his connections with the other Deep Zone worlds.

After the Greenland ice cap suffers an abrupt and catastrophic collapse, Earth's climate suddenly changes, turning the planet into a horrendous stormworld. Against this backdrop, men and women in the Cascade Seed Repository valiantly struggle to protect the food supply of civilization....