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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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Scott Brick

Kevin J. Anderson

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Quick takeaways

Accurate pronunciation enhances storytelling by narrators in the Dune series, maintaining authenticity in character names and cultural terms.

Prequel novels by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert deepen Dune lore, bridging gaps and enriching pivotal character backgrounds.

Deep dives

Pronouncing Challenging Words in Dune

The podcast episode delves into the complexities of pronouncing words in the Dune series, emphasizing the importance of correct pronunciation for a genuine storytelling experience. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by narrators in correctly pronouncing intricate Dune terms like 'Harkonnen' and 'Chani'. It also reveals the meticulous process of referencing Frank Herbert's original recordings to establish the accurate pronunciation of character names and cultural words. The episode showcases the dedication of audiobook narrators in maintaining authenticity in bringing the Dune universe to life through precise pronunciation.

Intro

2min

Pronunciation Challenges and Creation of New Words in the Dune Universe

15min

Exploring Prequels and Nostalgia in the 'Dune' Universe

5min

Exploring Family Dynamics in 'Dune'

2min

Exploring the Language of 'Dune': Bene Gesserit Voice in Audio Books

3min

Evolution of Language and Structure in Dune Books

20min

Exploring 'Dune' Franchise with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick

3min

994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation guide. Whether you're a longtime fan or are new to the series, you'll love Kevin and Scott's stories about the language of "Dune" and its quirky history.

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References for the Aging segment

van Boxtel, W, Lawyer, L. Sentence comprehension in ageing and Alzheimer's disease. Lang Linguist Compass. 2021;e12430.

Payne, B. R., Gao, X., Noh, S. R., Anderson, C. J., & Stine-Morrow, E. A. (2012). The effects of print exposure on sentence processing and memory in older adults: Evidence for efficiency and reserve. Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition, 19(1–2), 122–149.

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