The Art and Soul of Dune

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Written by Dune executive producer Tanya Lapointe, this visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process gives unparalleled insight into the project’s genesis—from its striking environmental and creature designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Soul of Dune also features exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and many more, delivering a uniquely candid account of the hugely ambitious international shoot. Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic Dune has been brought to life like never before in the breathtaking film adaptation from acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve ( Blade Runner 2049, Arrival). Now fans can be part of this creative journey with The Art and Soul of Dune, the official companion to the hugely anticipated movie event. The limited edition version of The Art and Soul of Dune book itself, sporting a cloth cover with foil-stamped symbols of House Atreides and House Harkonnen.

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Warner Bros. and Legendary’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science-fiction epic Dune will get two scores from Hans Zimmer thanks to the film’s behind-the-scenes companion book. How ‘The Shining,’‘Dune’ and Coffin Homes Inspired the Housing and Office Spaces of ‘Upload’ Season 3 s Dune has birthed three Hans Zimmer music releases: The Dune Sketchbook, Dune, and The Art and Soul of Dune. The Sketchbook consisted of a series of concepts, experimentations, and ideas that Zimmer and his team created for the film, offering an interesting look into the creative process. The score sharpened some of these ideas and discarded others, narrowing the musical focus. Both releases (and the film itself) have seen generally high praise and attention and raked in hundreds of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, The Art and Soul of Dune has been relatively ignored. Written by Dune executive producer Tanya Lapointe, this visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process gives unparalleled insight into the project's genesis--from its striking environmental and creature designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Soul of Dune also features exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and many more, delivering a uniquely candid account of the hugely ambitious international shoot. Denis and I agreed that the female characters in the film drive the story,” he said. “So the score is based on mainly female voices. We developed our own language. The musicianship is extraordinary, and this is not your normal orchestral score.”Immerse yourself in the world of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and discover the incredible creative journey that brought Frank Herbert’s iconic novel to the big screen.

Zimmer Composed a Second Original Score for ‘Dune’ Hans Zimmer Composed a Second Original Score for ‘Dune’

Tanya Lapointe, Author: Tanya Lapointe is a producer, documentary filmmaker, and author. Her titles include The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049. She is an executive producer on Dune (2020). She lives in Montreal, Canada. by Denis Villeneuve (Foreword), Tanya Lapointe (Author), Brian Herbert (Introduction), Kevin J Anderson (Introduction) & Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic Dune has been brought to life like never before in the breathtaking film adaptation from acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve ( Blade Runner 2049, Arrival). Now fans can be part of this creative journey with The Art and Soul of Dune, the official companion to the hugely anticipated movie event. This comprehensive and detailed exploration of the filmmaking process--from inception to production and postproduction--documents the story of capturing Villeneuve's vision for Dune, from its stunning environmental and creature designs to intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Making of Dune will also feature interviews with key cast and crew, including extensive insight from Villeneuve. The book will be illustrated with a wealth of concept art, storyboards, set photography, and other key visuals showcasing the intensive design process behind the creation of this bold new vision. Written by Dune executive producer Tanya Lapointe, this visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process gives unparalleled insight into the project’s genesis—from its striking environmental and creature designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Soul of Dune also features exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and many more, delivering a uniquely candid account of the hugely ambitious international shoot.This version is available in strictly limited quantities and comes inside a “deluxe clamshell case wrapped in saifu cloth”, copper-stamped with the Bene Gesserit symbol. What’s in the box? Dune, a companion book, featuring exclusive on-set photography by cinematographer Greig Fraser. These visuals are accompanied by Josh Brolin’s personal recollections from the production.