The Making of Dune

The Making of Dune by Ed Naha is a detailed behind-the-scenes account of the production of David Lynch’s film Dune. This digital edition is available as an instant PDF download, with no physical shipping and access immediately after purchase.

Based on Frank Herbert’s bestselling science fiction novel, the film was one of the most ambitious productions of its time. The book follows the project from pre-production through production and post-production, drawing on exclusive interviews with cast and crew.

Book Overview

The Making of Dune belongs to the Movie category and was written by Ed Naha. It was originally published by Berkley Books in December 1984 as a trade paperback. The account documents the effort to bring Dune to the screen, including casting, set design, costumes, special effects, and the experience of filming in Mexico.

This 291-page PDF edition preserves the original text and includes over 100 photographs and illustrations from the production.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Exclusive interviews with members of the cast and crew, including director David Lynch, star Kyle MacLachlan, and author Frank Herbert.
• The journey of Dune from page to projector, from the novel to the film script.
• Details of pre-production planning, including casting, art direction, and costume design.
• Reports from the set, including the desert locations near Juarez, Mexico.
• The special effects work of Kit West and the creation of giant worms, miniatures, and monsters.
• A look at the post-production process, including visual effects and editing.
• Over 100 photographs and illustrations drawn from the film’s production.

Why This Book Matters

Dune was one of the most expensive films of its era, with a budget of more than $40 million and a cast and crew representing more than half a dozen countries. The Making of Dune offers a candid record of the challenges of such a production, including the realities of shooting in Mexico and the technical work behind the film’s effects.

For fans of Frank Herbert’s novel, viewers of the film, and students of movie production, the book provides a documentary account rooted in interviews with the people who made it.

Book Details

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This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF can be read on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices. It also works with compatible reading apps, including Kindle apps.

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The PDF can be opened on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, as well as compatible e-reading apps such as Kindle apps.

Download The Making of Dune today and explore the story behind one of science fiction cinema’s most ambitious productions.

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