Brian Herbert

Brian Herbert (b. 1947) is an American author and the son of Frank Herbert, who was the creator of the Dune series and much of its supporting "universe."

While Brian Herbert has had several of his own novels published, he is most famous for his work that expands on his father's Dune novels. These novels, written with author Kevin J. Anderson, have been commercially successful and well received by the public.

In addition to the various Dune prequels, the two Dune sequels, and two "interquel" Dune works, Brian Herbert has edited several other works relating to the Dune universe, as well as to his father. In 2003, Brian Herbert authored Dreamer of Dune, the biography of Frank Herbert. This book won Brian a 2004 Hugo Award finalist nomination for "Best Related Book."