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Here it is! The biggest Alt Shift X video ever – “the real Dune”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c2iw2OqM08 (new fixed version)

The podcast episode talking Dune with Quinn’s Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG8e-WDw3a4 

The Q&A livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzO7AXMDXug 

There’ll also be a shorter Dune video about the themes and meaning of the first three Dune books – “the philosophy of Dune”. That’ll be out in June.

We’ll make more Dune videos in future. But for now, we’re getting back to A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones. We’ll make a “real Jon Snow” video, similar to the “real Tyrion Lannister” video (as chosen by Patrons).

In July, we’re taking some time off. The Patreon will be paused, so no one will be charged for that month.

In August, we’ll start covering the new Game of Thrones prequel show, House of the Dragon, with weekly videos!

Thanks for your support! Can’t wait to make heaps more videos.

ASX

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The real Dune [early Patreon version] v3

What is the real story of Dune in the original book, compared to the 2021 Dune movie? Dune podcast with Quinn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG8e-WDw3a4 Dune rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNaWeH9ehns The “Philosophy of Dune” video will be out in June. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveZqqGewoyPiacooywP5Ig?sub_confirmation=1 Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AltShiftX Twitter: https://twitter.com/altshiftx This video has spoilers for the 2021 Dune movie and the first half of the first Dune book. It has no big spoilers for the sequel books or future movies. Just some minor lore details and quotes. Images and video from Dune used under fair use. Clips from Dune (2021) movie, Dune (1984) movie, Dune (2000) miniseries, Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) documentary. Dune graphic novel art by Raúl Allén & Patricia Martín Dune: House Atreides graphic novel art by Dev Pramanik Thumbnail Paul art by Bella Bergolts: https://www.artstation.com/bergolts Art by Aurélien Police: http://www.aurelienpolice.com/ Art by Rostyslav Zagornov: https://www.artstation.com/attemme Art by Lucas Staniec: https://www.artstation.com/lucasstaniec Art from Dune: Adventures in the Imperium: https://www.modiphius.net/pages/discover-dune-roleplaying-game Art by Stephen Youll: http://stephenyoull.com/ Art by Deak Ferrand / RODEOFX: https://www.artstation.com/deakferrand Art by Ramazan Kazaliev: https://www.artstation.com/ramazan221 Art by Jenny Frison: https://jennyfrison.com/ Art by Anna Butova: https://www.artstation.com/annabutova Art by Peter König: https://www.artstation.com/peterkonig Art by Denis Maznev: https://www.instagram.com/denismaznev.art/ Art by Louis Accard: https://www.artstation.com/louisaccard Art by Anato Finnstark: https://www.artstation.com/anto-finnstark Art by Even Amundsen: https://www.artstation.com/mischeviouslittleelf Art by Marcin Basta: https://www.artstation.com/bastamarcin Art by Sparth: https://www.artstation.com/sparth Kazoo Kid remix by Mike Diva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-sgw9bPV4A Art by Eren ARIK: https://www.artstation.com/erenarik Art by Mark Molnar: https://www.artstation.com/markmolnar Art by Dmitry Andreev: https://www.artstation.com/di-shiper Art by Finnian MacManus: https://www.artstation.com/fmacmanus Crysknife art by SomethingWorkshop: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/dune-movie-2021-crysknife-of-paul-atreides-3d-model-for-cosplay Art by Hlblng: https://www.instagram.com/Hlblng/ Art by Keith Christensen: https://www.artstation.com/keithchristensen Art by Logan Feliciano: https://www.artstation.com/loganfeliciano Art by Marc Simonetti: https://art.marcsimonetti.com/ Art by Michael Soong: https://michaelsoong.com/ Art by Cossim: https://www.deviantart.com/cossim Art by Ron Miller Art by Terry Oakes: https://www.facebook.com/terryoakesofficial/ Art by Peter Popken: https://www.artstation.com/gambit Art by Mike Szabados: https://www.artstation.com/mikeszabados Art by jontorresart: https://www.deviantart.com/jontorresart Art by Alex Jay Brady: https://www.artstation.com/boac Art by Jordan Lamarre-Wan: https://www.artstation.com/jroid References & further reading: Frank Herbert interview with Willis E. McNelly, 1969: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-mLVVJkH7I Frank Herbert interview with Jim Freund, 1976: https://archive.org/details/WBAI_99_5_FM_20211016_100000 and https://archive.org/details/WBAI_99_5_FM_20211023_100000 Frank Herbert interview with Mother Earth News, 1981: https://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/frank-herbert-science-fiction-author-zmaz81mjzraw Frank Herbert interview with Jean Marie Stine, 1984: https://futurespast-editions.blogspot.com/2013/10/lost-interview-futuristic-meditations.html Frank Herbert at UCLA, 1985: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IfgBX1EW00 The Maker of Dune by Frank Herbert and Tim O’Reilly (1987) Dreamer of Dune by Brian Herbert (2003) Haris A. Durrani on Arabic and Islam in Dune: https://hdernity.medium.com/revisiting-dune-table-of-contents-fe65e52da302 Special thanks to Patrons Cameron Weiss, Michael Appell, Ryan Steele, Harry, Shane Veglia, NotGac, Tim Cunniff, T. Ledoux, Ilhuilkamina Urdiana. 0:00 Dune 1:38 Imperium 5:32 Bene Gesserit 06:38 Spice 08:09 Harkonnens 10:20 Atreides 11:14 Sardaukar 11:52 Paul 13:09 Leto & the bull 15:32 Gom jabbar 17:49 Kwisatz Haderach 20:46 Gurney Halleck 21:53 Shields 22:46 Duncan Idaho 23:51 Caladan 24:44 Lisan al-Gaib & Missionaria Protectiva 25:55 Fremen mysteries 26:59 Mapes 28:47 Hunter-seeker 29:26 Conservatory 31:00 Traitor 31:48 Leto’s doom 32:37 Stilgar 34:45 Liet-Kynes 37:21 Harvester 39:07 Dinner party 43:46 Divisions 45:46 Yueh 49:06 Harkonnen attack 58:17 Paul’s visions 1:01:41 Kynes’ death 1:06:59 Storm 1:09:56 Desert 1:12:55 Fremen 1:22:40 The beginning #Dune

Comments

Measum Adib Danayar

I watched the pre make video and you did drop some spoilers there. If we watch this video rn is there gonna be spoilers . And when i mean spoilers i mean thematic ones too. It kinda hurt when you spoiled the fact that **SPOILERS** Paul becomes the god king in the end. Which is part of franks don't trust in one figure thing

Joseph

Really like this video, I actually haven't read Dune all the way through or watched the film yet. When I tried to read it I was in a perpetual hangover in Sydney (a fellow backpacker gave it to me when they had finished with it) so probably not in the best frame of mind to take in all the intrigue and machinations. This video has convinced me to revisit it.

Alt Shift X

There are no spoilers in this video. Except for some minor quotes and thematic ideas from the later books. It kinda depends what you consider a spoiler. Sorry for spoiling stuff in the livestreams!

Alt Shift X

Thanks Joseph! Yeah Dune is not an easy hangover read haha

Glen Thrasher

I love this long awaited Dune video. I have read the first 3 volumes of the Dune series, and watched (I think) two "making of" videos you released to Patreon folks while you were at work on this wonderful, monster of a video. Yet still you managed to teach me much I had not picked up on before. All the while making me late to work. Thanks, seriously.

Glen Thrasher

Sorry about the break in my post. I wanted to ask, have you read Sabres of Paradise? I have not but your video has peaked my interest. Thanks. Glen

Alt Shift X

I haven't read all of Sabres of Paradise. But even just the first chapter is shockingly reminiscent of Dune. Frank Herbert clearly borrowed from it heavily. I'm sure it would be a fascinating read!

Paul Vahur

There's a background sound of the movie clip on from 58:17 to 58:23 and it almost covers the narration. Is that on purpose?

Msaad

Hey , Approximately when will be released The real john snow ?

Autumn

Great video! You inspired me to watch Dune. It wasn’t really my thing, but I can see why other people like it. The dangers of turning real people into messiahs is something that I find very timely, considering the rather unsettling trend towards deifying politicians and public figures that we’re starting to see now. It’s my own opinion that the old theory that people will become more rational when they abandon organized religion is wrong, and that many people simply find new things to worship in its place. I suspect we will see more of this in the years to come. I think this is probably what GRRM is planning for Daenerys. She’s sort of like a fictional Vladimir Lenin, who started as a revolutionary, became a tyrant, and was regarded as a god-like figure by his followers. I’ve seen a lot of speculation that George will change Dany’s ending due to backlash from the show, but between his recent talk about censorship and the aforementioned creepy hero-worship we’re seeing more of today, I think her arc could be more prevalent now than ever before (assuming it even was the arc GRRM was planning, of course). Anyway, thanks for the video! 😊

Alt Shift X

I'm not sure when The real Jon Snow will be finished. Maybe in August before House of the Dragon. But maybe after House of the Dragon. Will keep you posted!

Alt Shift X

Thanks Autumn! Yeah I think Dune remains relevant today.

Mandi Mateer

This was brilliant and so helpful. I haven't read the book in 25 years, so I've forgotten a lot. This filled in the gaps in my memory remarkably well. Great work. I look forward to the future Dune content.

buckfastbjork

hey does this mean the jon video is coming in late june:0 (wishful thinking ahahaha stay safe shifty<3)

Damjan

Hey great video, but I’m looking forward for some GoT videos. Any updates on that?

Alt Shift X

Haha yeah the real Jon Snow video will take a while.. Hopefully could be finished in August maybe? If not, it'll come after House of the Dragon S1.

Alt Shift X

After the Philosophy of Dune, the next big video will be about Jon Snow. And starting in August, we're covering House of the Dragon with weekly videos. So lots more GOT/ASOIAF videos coming!

Autumn

I missed your livestream. Will you be uploading it here?

Autumn

Thanks!

BrinkBees

What are your thoughts on the new House of the Dragon show? I'm hopeful (or at least I want to be)! I just keep seeing a lot of hate for it from peeps.

Alt Shift X

I'll have an opinion once it comes out! I hope it's good. Gonna make weekly videos covering each episode :)