Go behind the scenes of 'Dune: Part Two' with this stunning making-of book

"The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" is out March 1.
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"The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" and its slipcase, which depict scenes from the movie "Dune: Part Two."
"The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" and its accompanying slipcase. Credit: Insight Editions

Can't wait for Dune: Part Two? Looking to immerse yourself even further in the sands of Arrakis? Then keep an eye out for behind-the-scenes book The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two, coming March 1 from Insight Editions.

Written by Dune: Part Two producer Tanya Lapointe and Stefanie Broos, The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two explores the filmmaking process behind Denis Villeneuve's latest film. The book features concept art, set photography, and interviews with cast and crew members, including Villeneuve, production designer Patrice Vermette, Timothée Chalamet, and more. Check out some of the book's stunning spreads and learn about the two collector's editions below.

A spread from "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" depicting the Emperor's arrival on Arrakis.
The Emperor's legions arrive outside Arrakeen. Credit: Insight Editions
A spread from "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" showing the cast of "Dune: Part Two" sharing a laugh between scenes.
The cast of "Dune: Part Two" share a laugh between scenes. Credit: Insight Editions
A spread from "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" showing the film's shooting process in the desert.
Learn about the desert shoots of "Dune: Part Two." Credit: Insight Editions
A spread from "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" showing the Harkonnen homeworld of Giedi Prime.
Welcome to the Harkonnens' homeworld, Giedi Prime. Credit: Insight Editions

Insight Editions is also releasing two limited collector's editions of The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two, each with their own set of perks guaranteed to excite diehard Dune fanatics. The collector's portfolio edition comes with four digitally signed prints from the production, all handpicked by Villeneuve and Lapointe, and a special slipcase. It is currently available for preorder for $130.

The second special edition is the collector's artifact edition, which comes with six digitally signed prints and a full-sized replica of the Fremen's thumper device, which they use to call sandworms. It is currently available for preorder for $795. Both the portfolio edition and the artifact edition are signed and numbered by Villeneuve and Lapointe.

The collector's edition of "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" in its slipcase.
The exterior of "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two'" portfolio edition. Credit: Insight Editions
The artifact edition of "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two,'" complete with photo prints and a thumper replica.
The artifact edition of "The Art and Soul of 'Dune: Part Two,'" complete with photo prints and a thumper replica. Credit: Insight Editions

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Belen Edwards
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Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness.


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