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Jack Vance

John Holbrook "Jack" Vance was an American mystery, fantasy, and science fiction writer. Though most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance, he also wrote 11 mystery novels using his full name John Holbrook Vance, three under the pseudonym Ellery Queen, and one each using the pseudonyms Alan Wade, Peter Held, John van See, and Jay Kavanse.

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American mystery and speculative fiction writer (1916-2013)

Born 28 August 1916
Died 26 May 2013

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  • Cover of: ARAMINTA STATION: THE CADWAL CHRONICLES BOOK ONE
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    Cover of edition aramintastationc0000jack Cover of edition aramintastation00vanc Cover of edition aramintastation0000jack Cover of edition aramintastationb0000vanc Cover of edition bwb_W6-ANR-062 First published in 1987 — 19 editions
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  • Cover of: The Languages of Pao

    First published in 1958 — 17 editions
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  • Cover of: The Dying Earth (Lancer Limited Edition)

    First published in 1950 — 17 editions
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  • Cover of: The dragon masters
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    First published in 1962 — 17 editions
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  • Cover of: The Star King
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    Cover of edition starking0000vanc Cover of edition starkingkillingm00vanc First published in 1964 — 15 editions
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  • Cover of: Emphyrio
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    Cover of edition bwb_S0-AFK-698 Cover of edition emphyrio00vanc_085 First published in 1969 — 15 editions
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  • Cover of: The palace of love
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    Cover of edition palaceoflove00vanc Cover of edition palaceoflovethed0000jack Cover of edition lepalaisdelamour0000jack Cover of edition palaceoflove0000vanc First published in 1967 — 14 editions
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  • Cover of: Maske: Thaery
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    Cover of edition maskethaery0000vanc_s2q6 Cover of edition maskethaery00vanc Cover of edition maskethaery00vanc Cover of edition maskethaery0000vanc Cover of edition maskethaery00vanc First published in 1976 — 14 editions
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  • Cover of: To Live Forever
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    First published in 1956 — 14 editions
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  • Cover of: The Asutra

    First published in 1974 — 14 editions
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  • Cover of: Cugel's saga
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    First published in 1983 — 13 editions
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  • Cover of: Big Planet
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    Cover of edition bigplanet0000vanc_w5k8 First published in 1957 — 13 editions
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  • Cover of: The Hugo Winners
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    Cover of edition hugowinners0001unse Cover of edition bwb_P8-ADE-584 First published in 1962 — 13 editions
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  • Cover of: Rhialto the Marvellous
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    Cover of edition rhialtomarvellou0000vanc First published in 1984 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: Trullion: Alastor 2262
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    First published in 1973 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: The Green Pearl, Lyonesse II
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    Cover of edition lyonessemadouc00vanc Cover of edition lyonesse0000jack Cover of edition suldrunsgarden0000vanc First published in 1983 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: The face
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    First published in 1979 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: The killing machine.
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    Cover of edition killingmachine0000vanc_f2g9 First published in 1964 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume Two B
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    Cover of edition sciencefictionha0000unse_d5x8 Cover of edition sciencefictionha0000unse_s1w9 Cover of edition sciencefictionha0000unse_x5s4 Cover of edition sciencefictionha02bova First published in 1973 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: The Brave Free Men
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    Cover of edition bravefreemendurd0000jack First published in 1973 — 12 editions
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American mystery and speculative fiction writer (1916-2013)

Born 28 August 1916
Died 26 May 2013

Subjects

American Science fiction, Fiction, science fiction, general, Fiction, Fiction in English, Science fiction, Fiction, general, American Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, fantasy, general, Science fiction, American, Science Fiction, Life on other planets, Fantasy fiction, Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure, English Fantasy fiction, English Science fiction, Interplanetary voyages, Reith, adam (fictitious character), fiction, Tschai (imaginary place), fiction, esperanto, science fiction, American Short stories, Cadwal (imaginary place), fiction, Children's fiction, Fiction, science fiction, space opera

Places

Gaean Reach, Garwiy, Cadwal, Caraz, Carcosa, Gallingale, Natrice, Tassadero

People

Gastel Etzwane, Glawen Clattuc, Myron Tany, Wayness Tamm, Bodwyn Wook, Ifness, Jack Vance (1916-), Jaro Fath, Jerd Finnerack, Kirdy Wook, Pirie Tamm, Prince Prospero

Time

future, 1970's, 19e siècle, 19th century, 20e siècle, 20th century, At the end of time, Far future., La ege fora estonteco., Sci-Fi, futurist, futuristic, showing signs that soon it is to go dark., the far future, when the sun has grown large and red

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Alternative names

  • John Holbrook Vance
  • Peter Held
  • John Holbrook
  • Ellery Queen
  • John van See
  • Alan Wade
  • Jay Kavanse
  • Jack (John Holbrook Vance) Vance
  • Vance Jack

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October 5, 2024 Edited by mheiman merge authors
February 19, 2024 Edited by untamedbackpedal gutenberg id
January 21, 2024 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
January 21, 2024 Edited by bitnapper Edited without comment.
July 1, 2022 Edited by dcapillae remove wrong alternative names