A Masterpiece in Disarray David Lynch’s Dune : an Oral History
A Masterpiece in Disarray David Lynch’s Dune: an Oral History by Max Evry is a limited edition published by 1984 Publishing in 2023. This 518-page book offers an in-depth exploration of David Lynch’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel, Dune. Through a series of interviews with the film’s stars, creatives, and insiders, Evry presents a comprehensive oral history that captures the complexities and challenges faced during the film’s production.
Readers will find a detailed account of the ambitious project that sought to bring Lynch’s unique vision to life, featuring a large cast and crew, as well as the intricate dynamics behind the scenes. The book delves into the film’s initial reception and its evolution into a cult classic over the years. With subjects touching on film history and criticism, this edition provides a rich context for understanding the significance of Lynch’s Dune within the broader landscape of science fiction cinema.
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Limited edition containing foil-gilded page edges and a black satin ribbon marker. The FIRST PRINTING has RED gilding, and the SECOND PRINTING has BLUE.
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“I see many things. I see plans within plans.”
Following his underground hit Eraserhead and critically acclaimed The Elephant Man, visionary filmmaker David Lynch set his sights on bringing Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel Dune to the screen. The project had already vexed directors such as Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo) and Ridley Scott (Alien). But by the early ’80s Universal Pictures was prepared to give Lynch the keys to the kingdom – and the highest budget in the studio’s history at the time – so that he could lend his surrealistic chops to this sprawling story of feuding space dynasties. They would also hopefully be creating a “Star Wars for adults” franchise-starter.
As the hot young filmmaker commanded a cast with 42 major speaking parts as well as a crew of 1,700 (plus over 20,000 extras) on 80 sets built on 8 sound stages in Mexico, what happened next became as wild, complex, and full of intrigue as Herbert’s novel itself.
Film writer Max Evry goes behind the erratic ride of David Lynch’s Dune like never before, with a years-in-the-making oral history culled from a lineup of new interviews with the film’s stars (Kyle MacLachlan, Sean Young, Virginia Madsen, etc.), creatives, film executives, and insiders – not to mention Lynch himself.
David Lynch’s Dune initially left many filmgoers and reviewers scratching their heads, most dismissing the film upon its release. However, four decades and a big-budget remake later, Lynch’s Dune is finally poised to find its rightful place alongside the director’s other masterpieces such as Blue Velvet and Mullholland Drive.
Max Evry’s A Masterpiece in Disarray takes you back to 1984 with the deepest dive yet into the cult classic that is David Lynch’s Dune.
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