Frank Herbert interview on the origins of Dune (1969)
The interviewer is Willis E. McNelly, a professor of English (specializing in science fiction). Herbert discusses artistic as well as conceptual decisions made in the writing and background world building for Dune. Highly recommended for any fan of the book. See also Dune and The Butlerian Jihad and Darwin Among the Machines. The Bene Gesserit program had as …