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Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick

Jun 13, 2024
Listen to a fascinating interview with 'Dune' author Kevin J. Anderson and narrator Scott Brick as they discuss navigating Frank Herbert's vocabulary, cultural influences in 'Dune' names, and creating a pronunciation guide. Discover insights on the language challenges and quirky history of 'Dune'.
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ANECDOTE

Dune Pronunciations

  • Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick discuss pronunciation challenges in the Dune series.
  • They discovered recordings of Frank Herbert reading Dune, which became their pronunciation guide.
ANECDOTE

Faxed Pronunciation Notes

  • Scott Brick shares how he insisted on consulting with the authors for pronunciation accuracy while recording the audiobooks.
  • He received Frank Herbert's pronunciation notes via fax, which he still keeps.
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Cultural Influences on Pronunciation

  • The pronunciations in Dune consider cultural influences.
  • The Fremen language draws from Arabic, Atreides from Greek, and Harkonnen from Scandinavian.
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