Eye

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© 1970: A collection of 13 short stories, essays & extracts from novels by Frank Herbert. 1st printing of 2001 edition:- Contents: Rat Race / Dragon In The Sea / Cease Fire / A Matter Of Traces / Try To Remember / The Tactful Saboteur / The Road To Dune / By The Book / Seed Stock / Murder Will In / Passage For Piano / Death Of A City / Frogs And Scientists:- Synopsis: The only collection of the best stories of Frank Herbert, award-winning author of the legendary 'Dune' saga! Journalist, ecologist, conservationist, and bestselling novelist Frank Herbert captured the imagination of entire generations. Novels like 'The Dosadi Experiment' and 'The White Plague' explored science's effect on society. 'The Green Brain' and 'The Dragon In The Sea' introduced Herbert's main theme: how societies and individuals respond to changing or threatening environments. In 'Dune', winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards, Herbert expanded this theme to create a series that has fascinated more readers than any other contemporary work of the imagination. Among Herbert's other works were 'The Eyes Of Heisenberg'; 'Santaroga Barrier'; 'Whipping Star'; 'Project 40'; 'Threshold'; five additional novels in the 'Dune' series, and two anthologies of short fiction. 'Eye' features the startlingly original collaboration 'The Road To Dune', a walking tour of Arakeen narrated by Frank Herbert and illustrated by acclaimed British artist Jim Burns. Also included is an introduction by Herbert describing his personal feelings about the filming of David Lynch's movie version of 'Dune'; Herbert's own favorite short story, 'Seed Stock'; and tales from throughout his career, some never before collected:- (original cost $14.00). Seller Inventory # 18.005.00086

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