Interview

On Monday, February 25th, 2008, Brian Herbert talked with Paul Hanson of Eagle Harbor Books for over an hour at the Bainbridge Island Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library. The conversation ranged across many topics, including stories about Brian’s father, Frank Herbert, and Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451; work in progress; themes of Dune and Fahrenheit 451; turning over myths; the value of asking “What If”; and retaining our hope, optimism and humanity.

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Part 1: (8:01)

Introduction
Writing with co-author Kevin J. Anderson
The Dune Universe

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Part 2: (8:28)

Concordance and New Works
The Value of “What If”
Charismatic Leaders

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Part 3: (9:24)

Science Fiction in the 21st Century
Influences
Ray Bradbury & Fahrenheit 451
Preserving Books (and Becoming a Book)
Resonances of Family in Dune

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Part 4: (9:54)

Stories – Frank Herbert & Ray Bradbury
Preserving the Art of Reading & Storytelling
Retaining Our Humanity
Turning Over Myths
Getting to Know Frank Herbert

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Part 5: (9:16)

Writing: Rejection and Acceptance
Books into Movies and Television

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Part 6: (10:43)

Forms of Dialog
Write About What You Know
Censorship and Civil Dialog
Information vs. Meaning – Change and Adaptation
Optimism and the Enduring Human Spirit

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