Want to own an actual piece of sandworm used in the production of Dune: Part Three? Of course you do. And now you can, for a price.
This week, io9 is excited to exclusively reveal two awesome Dune book bits. First is the cover reveal for The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three by Stefanie Broos and Tanya Lapointe. News of the book, which will be released on December 22, was previously announced, but with a generic placeholder image. Well, go ahead and delete that. Here’s the official cover.
So that’s the book itself, with a very cool (in every sense) cover that makes it look incredibly different from what Denis Villeneuve captured in the first two films. But you’re still wondering about the sandworm, right? Well, that’s from our second exclusive.
When Dune: Part Two came out, there was an $800 edition that came with a prop replica of a thumper. It was bonkers. And now, Insight is doing that again. We’re excited to also exclusively reveal the Legacy Edition of The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three, which comes with all sorts of bells and whistles, such as that actual piece of sandworm. It’s out on January 12, 2027, and here’s your first look.
Here’s what you see in the photo, as described by the official press release:
“In this book, Broos & Lapointe share their experiences of working with Denis Villeneuve and witnessing the creative process behind the Dune trilogy firsthand. Offering exclusive access to the cast and crew, this is a must-have for cinephiles and fans of Frank Herbert’s Dune alike,” the press release reads.
“As the official companion to the trilogy’s epic conclusion, the book takes readers deeper into the filmmaking process with rare behind-the-scenes photography and early and final concept art, all in a collectible hardcover presentation housed in a deluxe slipcase. Featuring striking imagery the cast and crew, The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three offers an immersive visual archive that captures the scale, craft, and creative ambition behind the saga’s final chapter.”
So yeah. The book sounds incredible. Plus, the Legacy Edition comes with the screen-used sandworm fragment, along with the replica statue, autographs, and more. All of which is to say, when we tell you it costs $400, you shouldn’t be surprised. And at least it’s not $800.
And, if you just want the book itself, it retails for $65. Click here for more info on the regular edition and here for the Legacy Edition.
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Source: Gizmodo