E book Evaluation – ‘Dune Part Two: The Photography’

Dune Part Two: The Photography incorporates round 300 images, chosen from an estimated (and staggering) 660,000 pictures taken by unit photographer Niko Tavernise throughout the 110 days of manufacturing for Dune: Part Two. While some will likely be acquainted from the film’s publicity images, or beforehand seen in The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two, the overwhelming majority are introduced on this hardover guide for the very first time. The photos are a mix of forged, areas, behind-the-scenes views, and photographs taken whereas cameras had been rolling. Most of his works are in colour, however with some black-and-white photographs included too.

The high quality of paper used on this launch is superb, with photos wanting like high-quality shiny images and no colour bleeding by from the opposite facet of the paper (in need of holding it as much as the sunshine). If it wasn’t a desecration of the guide, you possibly can reduce pages out and body them, as they’d virtually cross for prints.

Most of the pages haven’t any textual content in any respect, other than occasional web page numbers, permitting for these beautiful pictures to talk for themselves. Each picture does have a caption, however these are all collectively behind the guide, so it’s possible you’ll end up flipping backwards and forwards if you wish to be taught extra a couple of particular picture. There are a few lacking or incorrect captions, together with one that means there may be a picture of Timothée Chalamet recreating Kyle MacLachlan’s pose from the poster of Lynch’s Dune – I hope that picture involves gentle!

The pages are thread stitched to the binding, slightly than glued, so you’ll be able to open the guide as extensive as attainable with out concern of pages changing into free. Most of the photographs are absolutely contained on a single web page, however for those that span throughout the backbone, care has been taken such that there are not often any faces or essential particulars which might be spoiled by the curving web page edges.

The mud jacket options Paul (Timothée Chalamet) strolling down a dune on the duvet, and Chani (Zendaya) on the again, however eradicating the jacket reveals a shock – not like the images guide for Part One which had a easy black hardcover with the title of the guide, this new guide includes a full-color wrap-around picture of Timothée Chalamet filming the “Long Live the Fighters” speech.

The guide is similar dimension as Dune Part One: The Photography, in addition to the 2 Art and Soul of Dune books, so it’s going to sit properly amongst its companion volumes. Sadly, not like the earlier books, there doesn’t seem like an eBook model out there. This makes the, considerably costly, hardcover the most cost effective possibility—one thing which is bound to disappoint anybody wanting to save cash, or bookshelf area.

The guide begins with a foreword by Austin Butler, who labored with Niko Tavernise on each Dune: Part Two and Caught Stealing, adopted by a preface by cinematographer Greig Fraser, after which an introduction by Niko Tavernise. With nearly all of written phrases out of the way in which, we comply with the film’s manufacturing by Tavernise’s stunning images throughout the 4 international locations the place filming occurred, beginning on the Brion Tomb in Altivole, Italy for the outside scenes on Kaitain.

The manufacturing then moved to Budapest, Hungary for filming at Origo Studios and Hungexpo, beginning with Feyd’s area entrance. In reality all of the Giedi Prime scenes had been filmed in Hungary, as had been the inside Arrakis scenes, and the “worm unit” which handled all of the worm driving photographs.

The crew then flew to the Middle East, returning to Wadi Rum and Abu Dhabi the place Dune: Part One additionally filmed, with Wadi Rum offering the rock formations, and Abu Dhabi the limitless deserts.

Deleted Scenes

Some of the images present tantalizing glimpses into scenes that ended up on the reducing room, together with a couple of photos of Thufir Hawat (Stephen McKinley Henderson), the masked Water Master presenting clear “holy water” to the Fremen after Jessica’s ordeal, and Stilgar with Shishakli holding rocket launchers – which explains the 2-pack action figure set from McFarlane. There are sadly no image of Tim Blake Nelson, so far as I might discover.

Summary

Dune Part Two: The Photography permits readers to return to Arrakis (in addition to Giedi Prime and Kaitain) by its great pictures, and will tide followers over for a couple of months whereas we anticipate the primary pictures from Dune: Part Three. It is bound to be a welcome addition to the bookshelf/coffee-table of any lover of Dune or these enthusiastic about a behind-the-scenes have a look at world-class movie making.

The guide releases within the U.S. on November 4, 2025 by Insight Editions, however the U.Okay. will get it two weeks earlier on October 20, 2025 from Titan Books.

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Conclusion

This stunning coffee-table guide, that includes 300 beautiful behind-the-scenes images from the film, captures the magic of ‘Dune: Part Two’s globe-trotting manufacturing. A visible feast that can make a really perfect reward for any ‘Dune’ fan.

PROS

Hundreds of never-before-seen images.

Wonderful high quality pictures, paper and binding.

Clear and clear format.

CONS

Expensive, however might be discovered for lower than the RRP.

Flipping backwards and forwards to learn the captions.

No eBook model

About the Author

Niko Tavernise is an editorial, portrait, and have movie photographer. His work has been revealed in shops resembling The New York Times, Variety, The Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. His options embody Dune: Part Two, Challengers, West Side Story, Black Swan, and Joker, amongst others.

About Titan Books

Titan Books is a division of Titan Publishing Group and a number one world writer of media leisure fiction, non-fiction, and way of life publishing, in addition to a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling writer of authentic style fiction. Titan Books’ acclaimed leisure and tradition non-fiction publishing contains a variety of a few of as we speak’s most enjoyable franchises and studios, together with Netflix, Alcon Entertainment, Marvel, Star Trek, Alien, and plenty of extra. The various publishing program contains critically acclaimed retrospectives of beloved movie and tv classics, thrilling Making of companions to blockbuster media and gaming properties, and a variety of in-universe guides and cookbooks to permit followers to totally immerse themselves of their favourite worlds. The division’s authentic and licensed fiction contains a few of as we speak’s greatest names in style and contains quite a few bestsellers and award-winning titles. Learn extra at titanbooks.com.

Note: Many due to Titan Books for offering the Dune News Net crew with a evaluate copy of this guide.

About Insight Editions

Insight Editions pushes the boundaries of creativity, design, and manufacturing with award-winning books and collectibles. From collaborations with innovators like James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to partnerships with international manufacturers together with Warner Bros. and Disney, Insight Editions creates tales and experiences for followers, readers, and seekers of all ages that transcend the web page. The dynamic catalog ranges from popular culture to images to cooking to nature conservation. Learn extra at insighteditions.com.

About Legendary Entertainment

Legendary Entertainment is a number one media firm with movie (Legendary Pictures), tv and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions devoted to proudly owning, producing and delivering content material to worldwide audiences. Legendary has constructed a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted model which constantly delivers high-quality, industrial leisure together with among the world’s hottest mental property. In combination, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of greater than $20 billion worldwide on the field workplace. To be taught extra go to: www.legendary.com