Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic take on Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel Dune is a grand, sweeping film shot on spectacular locations from the cliffs of Norway to the deserts of Jordan. This book (published in Aug 2023) is a stunning collection of the beautiful on-set photographs taken by Chiabella James as he follows the film crew during the making of the movie, with close to 300 pages of gorgeous stills.

With the film now widely and easily available on streaming/home media, it is certainly easy to just watch the movie, but this book offers a different experience and allows the reader to take pause and immerse in the beauty of the locations and also ruminate on the filmmaking process itself.

Book Synopsis – Experience the creation of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune like never before with this startling collection of photography by Chiabella James.

From the cliffs of Norway to the deserts of Jordan, unit photographer Chiabella James was on set to capture every moment of Dune, director Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-nominated sci-fi epic based on Frank Herbert’s classic novel. Curated from thousands of stills shot throughout the filming of Dune, this deluxe volume compiles the most compelling photos to form a remarkable visual journey that fully captures the unique spirit of the production. Encompassing the epic vistas witnessed on location shoots, through to candid moments between Villeneuve and key cast members including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Jason Momoa, this book also features a foreword by executive producer Tanya Lapointe (The Art and Soul of Dune), a preface by Ferguson, and an afterword by Brian Herbert.

DAZZLING IMAGES: Curated from thousands of photos shot throughout the filming of Dune, this visually stunning compilation features the most remarkable photos from the set, including the epic vistas of location shoots.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT: Witness candid moments between director Denis Villeneuve and key cast members, including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Jason Momoa, plus never-before-seen photos from the set.

This book is the perfect companion volume to the The Art and Soul of Dune that I reviewed back in 2021. With Dune Part 2 releasing soon as I write this review, I hope a similar photography book will be published in time as well. Recommended.

“Dune Part One : The Photography” book details :

– Dimensions – 11 x 1.3 x 10 inches
– Hardcover, 282 pages
– Full color

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