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Frank herbert 19201986 created the most beloved novel in the annals of science fiction, dune. Dune, his signature work, is one of the bestselling science fiction novels ever and winner of the nebula award. He died on february 11, 1986 in madison, wisconsin, usa. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Listen to man of two worlds by frank herbert, brian herbert. Frank herbert prelude to dune trilogy book 2 house harkonnen audiobook part 1. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Frank herbert 1920 1986 was an american science fiction author most famous for his novel dune. Frank herbert i frank herbert king octocon ii convention, santa rosa, california, octubre 1978 robert e. He was a man of many facets, of countless passageways that ran through an intricate mind. Frank herbert books biography and list of works author of. Sleep well, you sly little rascal, said the old woman.
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