Prelude to Dune

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The Prelude to Dune trilogy was written by Brian Herbert (son of Frank Herbert) and Kevin J. Anderson and based in part on Frank Herbert's notes, found after his death.

This trilogy is set in the years leading up to the events in Dune. Although unpopular with some fans of the original series, these books have enjoyed commercial and overall critical success, and have introduced the Dune universe to a new generation of fans. Detractors of the Prelude to Dune series cite inconsistencies, plot and character liberties taken by the authors, and lack of comparable depth and quality to Frank Herbert's work. However, the series is largely inspired by the late Herbert's notes and plans for future Dune projects.