How the Extraordinary Life of ‘Dune’ Author Frank Herbert Influenced His Futuristic Tales
Alt Shift X explores how the extraordinary life of Dune author Frank Herbert provided a great deal of inspiration for his futurist tales. Herbert was a man of many talents and interests which included the environment, politics, journalism, the study of humanity, and the future of all living things, all of which were found in his iconic series.
The Dune' Books ExplainedFrank Herbert wrote Dune - one of the most popularand influential books ever. And Frank livedan extraordinary life. He grew up enjoying the outdoors, fishing and farming in Washington State.He worked as a journalist, and he worked for Republican politicians. Frank was an environmentalactivist, part of the 60s counter-culture. He studied psychology, and Zen Buddhism. Dabbled inpsychedelic drugs, and the paranormal.