Hey there...
Posted: 06 Sep 2012 08:26
My name's Adam, I was recommended this site after posting some fan art over on deviantArt. I'm a cartoonist/comiker; my current work is an all ages fantasy series that I'm developing for digital platforms.
I was 26 when I first read Dune, rather late in life, having read a lot of Orson Card, Robert Jordan, and various other authors in those genres. I actually found it difficult to get into Dune at first; the lingo was a bit confusing, and Dune is unique enough that I don't think I really had a brain space to put it in. Obviously, I needed to create a new one and I soon went through all the novels several times in a pretty short period. At this point, its such a powerful influence that I can't even imagine it not living inside my head.
I think of the series as a trilogy, followed by a standalone, followed by a novel in two books. Heretics and Chapterhouse, taken as one novel, is my favorite; the Bene Gesserit from those novels are the most fascinatingly realized community I've ever experienced in literature. The original novel would be next on my list, I find it so incredibly romantic and poignant. Even though Herbert's themes aren't fully matured in that novel, it has a verve and emotional impact that make it a joy read. Also love GEoD, its very different from all the rest, but its so intellectually engaging that its a very addicting read.
Brian and Kevin's books suck.
Anyway, look forward to some good Dune discussions. I've actually been doing some character sketches as part of my evening warm-down drawing time, and I'd love to hear what you all think. These characters are so fully realized in the novels that feedback from readers is really a lot more interesting to me as an artist. Here's the first, Siona from GEoD: http://adammasterman.deviantart.com/art ... -325377427. Taraza is coming soon.
I was 26 when I first read Dune, rather late in life, having read a lot of Orson Card, Robert Jordan, and various other authors in those genres. I actually found it difficult to get into Dune at first; the lingo was a bit confusing, and Dune is unique enough that I don't think I really had a brain space to put it in. Obviously, I needed to create a new one and I soon went through all the novels several times in a pretty short period. At this point, its such a powerful influence that I can't even imagine it not living inside my head.
I think of the series as a trilogy, followed by a standalone, followed by a novel in two books. Heretics and Chapterhouse, taken as one novel, is my favorite; the Bene Gesserit from those novels are the most fascinatingly realized community I've ever experienced in literature. The original novel would be next on my list, I find it so incredibly romantic and poignant. Even though Herbert's themes aren't fully matured in that novel, it has a verve and emotional impact that make it a joy read. Also love GEoD, its very different from all the rest, but its so intellectually engaging that its a very addicting read.
Brian and Kevin's books suck.
Anyway, look forward to some good Dune discussions. I've actually been doing some character sketches as part of my evening warm-down drawing time, and I'd love to hear what you all think. These characters are so fully realized in the novels that feedback from readers is really a lot more interesting to me as an artist. Here's the first, Siona from GEoD: http://adammasterman.deviantart.com/art ... -325377427. Taraza is coming soon.