The original “Dune” series includes the six books ... but does not include the short stories found in the three collection books, which take place at various times in the “Dune” universe.

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Beyond the audio-visual artistry, however, how you feel about Dune may depend on how you feel about Herbert's book. If you've never read the sprawling original, Villeneuve's script does just ...