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Prelude to Dune Reading Order

Prelude to Dune by Brian Herbert has 3 main books (1999–2001). Start with Dune: House Atreides (1999) and read the numbered books in order.

By Brian Herbert with Kevin J. Anderson

Prelude to Dune books in order

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  1. #1

    Dune: House Atreides

    1999

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  2. #2

    Dune: House Harkonnen

    2000 · 416 pages

    7 h 17 min
  3. #3

    Dune: House Corrino

    2001 · 600 pages

    10 h 30 min

Page counts: median across editions on Open Library. Times assume about 250 words per page. How we calculate.

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Prelude to Dune: common questions

How many books are in the Prelude to Dune series?
There are 3 main books in Prelude to Dune. The most recent main book listed here is Dune: House Corrino (2001).
What order should I read Prelude to Dune in?
Read Prelude to Dune in its numbered order: Dune: House Atreides, Dune: House Harkonnen, Dune: House Corrino.
What is the first Prelude to Dune book?
The first book is Dune: House Atreides by Brian Herbert, published in 1999.

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