Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing 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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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.
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.
Cultural Influences on Pronunciation
- The pronunciations in Dune consider cultural influences.
- The Fremen language draws from Arabic, Atreides from Greek, and Harkonnen from Scandinavian.