Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) is proud to host an interview with New York Times bestselling author, Brian Herbert. The interview took place Monday, February 25th, 2008, at the Bainbridge Island branch of KRL. The interview was conducted by Paul Hanson of Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island’s independent bookstore.Brian is the author of over 20 novels and nonfiction works, including most recently Hunters of Dune (2006) and Sandworms of Dune (2007), both written in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson. These two critically acclaimed novels are based on notes left by his father, the late Frank Herbert, the author of Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune. Brian’s other works include numerous entries in the Dune series, the popular Timeweb series, and several nonfiction works, including a biography of his father entitled Dreamer of Dune.
This interview is part of the National Endowment of the Arts program, The Big Read, taking place throughout the month of February at the Bainbridge Island Branch of KRL, as well as other community venues. The Bainbridge Branch is one of 127 organizations nationwide to receive an NEA grant to participate in this project.
The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read in Kitsap County is also supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library.
