  I've read a lot of science fiction. I mean a lot of science fiction . I'm usually at a loss when someone asks me what my favorite book, series or author is.
Typically, I'll answer "Stranger In A Strange Land", "The Foundation / Empire / Robots books", or "Issac Asimov". I've changed my mind. As a youngster, I was introduced to Dune. It didn't make an impact on me until David Lynch's "Dune" movie came out in the 80s.
I may be the only person I know who liked the movie (long and short version). It was easy for me to ignore the slight faults of the movie or the outright inventions (wierding modules?!? ) and enjoy it for the spectacle that it is. Since the first movie, I have devoured the remaining Frank Herbert Dune books: Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Dune Heretics and Chapterhouse Dune.
I've also read the new books from Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson: House Atreides, House Harkonnen, House Corrino, The Butlerian Jihad and The Machine Crusade. These new books have increased my respect for the series a thousand fold. Now, if anyone asks me who my favorite author and series is I don't hesitate. Frank Herbert and Dune. I urge those of you who haven't read any of the Dune books to go grab them. Now. And enjoy! 
