Even the author of DUNEthe best-selling science fiction novel of all timehad trouble getting published. At first. Frank Herbert wanted to be a writer, and though today his name is practically synonymous with world-building and epic science fiction, Herbert didnt start out with a particular genre in mind. He wrote mainstream stories, mysteries, thrillers, mens adventure pieces, humorous slice-of-life tales. And, yes, some science fiction. For the first time, this collection presents 13 completed short stories that Frank Herbert never published in his lifetime. These tales show a great breadth of talent and imagination. Readers can now appreciate the writing of one of the fields masters in a kaleidoscope of new stories.