The Design of Dune

The Design of Dune is a digital film-design booklet available as an instant PDF download. It presents original publicity material for David Lynch’s Dune and centers on production designer Anthony Masters. Readers can explore the visual thinking behind the film’s four planet environments.

This PDF edition includes a detailed interview with Masters, who discusses his career, his working relationship with Lynch, and the practical challenges of building the film’s sets. The booklet was produced by James Flower and Neil Snowdon and features artwork courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Book Overview

The Design of Dune is a 79-page digital booklet that documents the art direction and production design of David Lynch’s Dune. It was produced by James Flower and Neil Snowdon, with assistance from Mark Bennett and Samuel Thiery, and was designed and laid out by Obviously Creative. The text is drawn from Universal Pictures’ original publicity materials and reprinted here for readers interested in film design.

Anthony Masters, Dune’s production designer, was Oscar-nominated for Best Art Direction on 2001: A Space Odyssey and had worked on more than 70 movies. His interview covers the design process for Giedi Prime, the Emperor’s planet, Arrakis, and Caladan, as well as the construction of the Emperor’s Throne Room.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An interview with production designer Anthony Masters, first published in Universal Pictures’ publicity materials.
• Details on the four visual styles created for the four planets in Dune.
• The story of Masters’ career, from art school to work on Lawrence of Arabia, Papillon, and other major films.
• How the design team combined old and new styles to reflect a medieval-like future society.
• A behind-the-scenes look at the Emperor’s Throne Room set, including 4,000 polystyrene stalactites.
• Masters’ thoughts on collaborating with director David Lynch and his habit of reworking designs.

Why This Book Matters

This booklet preserves part of the original press materials created for Dune and gives readers a factual account of how the film’s look was developed. It offers useful context for students of film production design, art direction, and cinematic world-building. Masters’ comments also show how historical styles and futuristic invention can work together in a single production.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download in PDF format. There is no physical shipping, and access is available immediately after purchase. The file can be read on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices using compatible reading apps, including appropriate Kindle apps and other PDF readers.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book?

As a digital product, The Design of Dune is available for download right after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped?

No. This is a digital download, so no printed book or physical package will be sent.

What devices can I use to read it?

The PDF can be opened on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices in any app that supports PDF files, including the Kindle app on supported devices.

Add The Design of Dune to your collection and study the craft behind one of cinema’s most distinctive science-fiction productions.