Author Frank Herbert wrote Dune, one of the bestselling science fiction novels ever, as well as five sequels set in the world that book imagined. He won both the Nebula and the Hugo Awards – the two most prestigious awards in science fiction. NASA has officially approved the naming of geographic features on Saturn’s moon Titan after words coined by him.
He’s from Tacoma, but no one here seems to know it.
Frank Herbert was not only a creative visionary, he was also a committed environmentalist and cared deeply about the health of the Northwest. In Brian Herbert’s biography of his father, he writes that on the Puget Sound, “Frank Herbert developed a deep respect for the natural rhythms of nature. The ecology message, so prevalent in much of his writing, is one of his most important legacies.”
Now is a the time to honor this native son with a beautiful park named for him. The tourism slogan we currently use to promote Tacoma is “Where Art and Nature Meet.” That describes Frank Herbert to a T. It’s time to embrace the boy who swam the Narrows, who fished on Tacoma’s beaches, and who grew up to be one of the most influential science fiction authors of all time.
Show your love for Frank and his legacy and sign this petition!
More information about the breakwater peninsula:http://archive.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=757
More information about Frank Herbert:
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June 29, 2013
June 27, 2013
Metro Parks Tacoma is dragging its feet on recognizing our city's own legendary author while we sit just short of 500 signatures. Blast this link to everyone you know right now because we need to force their hand before they ignore us again.
Reached 100 supporters
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A pioneer of environmental ethics in this country. Overdue for more general, public recognition.
Out of all of the books and series of books I have read in my life, the Dune series is the one that has stuck with me most. Frank Herbert was so descriptive in his writing that the images still play in my head today. Great idea as far as I am concerned.
Frank is my second cousin on my mothers side of my family. my mother LaRene (Herbert) Cayo's father was Frank Jr.s brother. Frank was aperson very derserving of this honor.
He wrote of terraforming wastelands into gardens. Whose name would be more fitting?
I have been a fan of Frank Herbert for over 20 years and loved to see the places I grew up in as the settings for many of his stories.
Our NW-born daughter Catherynne M. Valente continues the Herbert tradition of NW-spawned sci-fi and fantasy. Give Frank a park we can visit!!
This was a man who cared for his fellow Human being and about the human condition. A wonderfully sensitive and creative human being who through his work inspired millions around the world. His son has take up his banner now. Please help us honor this noble man Frank Herbert. A man who cared....
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Author Frank Herbert wrote Dune, one of the bestselling science fiction novels ever, as well as five sequels set in the world that book imagined. He won both the Nebula and the Hugo Awards – the two most prestigious awards in science fiction. NASA has officially approved the naming of geographic features on Saturn’s moon Titan after words coined by him.
He’s from Tacoma, but no one here seems to know it.
Frank Herbert was not only a creative visionary, he was also a committed environmentalist and cared deeply about the health of the Northwest. In Brian Herbert’s biography of his father, he writes that on the Puget Sound, “Frank Herbert developed a deep respect for the natural rhythms of nature. The ecology message, so prevalent in much of his writing, is one of his most important legacies.”
Now is a the time to honor this native son with a beautiful park named for him. The tourism slogan we currently use to promote Tacoma is “Where Art and Nature Meet.” That describes Frank Herbert to a T. It’s time to embrace the boy who swam the Narrows, who fished on Tacoma’s beaches, and who grew up to be one of the most influential science fiction authors of all time.
Show your love for Frank and his legacy and sign this petition!
More information about the breakwater peninsula:http://archive.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=757
More information about Frank Herbert:
http://postdefiance.com/son-of-tacoma-father-of-dune/
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 29, 2013
June 27, 2013
Metro Parks Tacoma is dragging its feet on recognizing our city's own legendary author while we sit just short of 500 signatures. Blast this link to everyone you know right now because we need to force their hand before they ignore us again.
Reached 100 supporters
June 20, 2013
18 Comments
Considering Mr. Herbert's history in and around Tacoma, naming the park for him is the right and proper thing to do.
A pioneer of environmental ethics in this country. Overdue for more general, public recognition.
Out of all of the books and series of books I have read in my life, the Dune series is the one that has stuck with me most. Frank Herbert was so descriptive in his writing that the images still play in my head today. Great idea as far as I am concerned.
Frank is my second cousin on my mothers side of my family. my mother LaRene (Herbert) Cayo's father was Frank Jr.s brother. Frank was aperson very derserving of this honor.
He wrote of terraforming wastelands into gardens. Whose name would be more fitting?
I have been a fan of Frank Herbert for over 20 years and loved to see the places I grew up in as the settings for many of his stories.
Our NW-born daughter Catherynne M. Valente continues the Herbert tradition of NW-spawned sci-fi and fantasy. Give Frank a park we can visit!!
This was a man who cared for his fellow Human being and about the human condition. A wonderfully sensitive and creative human being who through his work inspired millions around the world. His son has take up his banner now. Please help us honor this noble man Frank Herbert. A man who cared....
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Considering Mr. Herbert's history in and around Tacoma, naming the park for him is the right and proper thing to do.