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Brian Herbert

Brian Patrick Herbert (born June 29, 1947) is an American author, known for his work on the Dune franchise, which was created by his father, Frank Herbert. Novels include Sidney's Comet, Prisoners of Arionn, Man of Two Worlds (written with his father), and Sudanna Sudanna. In 2003, Herbert wrote a biography of his father titled Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert.

Brian Herbert

Brian Herbert at a book signing at Books Inc. in Mountain View

Matt Crampton from Sunnyvale, CA, USA · Brian Herbert Kevin J. Anderson book signing at Books Inc. in Mountain View · CC BY 2.0

Birth Name
Brian Patrick Herbert
Born
29 June 1947
Birthplace
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Full name
Brian Patrick Herbert.
Nationality
United States.
Occupation
novelist and writer.
Fields
science fiction.
Education
University of California and Berkeley.
Known for
Dune.
Languages
English.

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