Artist Info: Frank Herbert

Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920 - February 11, 1986) was an American science-fiction author, best known for his 1965 novel "Dune" and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer.

"Dune" became one of the best-selling science-fiction novels, and the series is regarded as an influential work of the genre. It has been adapted for film and television several times [read more...]