Re: Dune

Monica,
  I have to agree that the sandworms come to my mind first, not spice. Of course the book covers with the giant sandworm on them would reinforce that. However, when I think of this series, my first thought is about when Leto lets sandtrout cover his body so he can become a one with a sandworm in Children of Dune.  Creepy and cool at the same time.

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From: Science Fiction and Fantasy Listserv [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Monica McAbee
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 8:57 AM
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Subject: Re: [SF-LIT] Dune

Interesting article! Here's what surprised me:

"Probably the best-known icon from the series is the much-desired drug spice, followed by the giant sandworms that produce it."
I would have thought the sandworms were even more iconic than the spice. They're just so amazing as an image. I tend to think of them way sooner than spice when I remember reading Dune. Just me?

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On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 4:43 PM, Charley Seavey <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Ok, here's something to chew on for a while. I have my own thoughts about Dune but I'd be interested to see what discussion ensues from this:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-dune/


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