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Jack Vance

Also known as John H. Vance, John Holbrook Vance
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Jack Vance is one of the greats of science fiction. He has been writing for more than 60 years, and in 1997 was honored as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. He is the author of dozens of science fiction and fantasy novels, including the World Fantasy Award winning Lyonnesse series, and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning The Last Castle. He lives in Oakland, California.

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The Star KingJack VanceFirst in Demon Princes
The Last CastleJack VanceNovella · on 13 shelves
The Blue WorldJack Vanceon 10 shelves
Ports of CallJack VanceFirst in Ports of Call
Araminta StationJack VanceFirst in Cadwal Chronicles

Known for

Planetary RomanceSpace OperaSpace FantasyWonderVengefulGrimdark

Awards

1 won · 9 shortlisted
WinnerWFALyonesse III: Madouc1990FinalistLocus SFPorts of Call1999FinalistLocus SFNight Lamp1997FinalistLocus SFAraminta Station1989FinalistLocus FLyonesse II: The Green Pearl1986FinalistLocus FLyonesse: Suldrun's Garden1984

Details

Born
28 Aug 1916
Died
26 May 2013
Country
United States
First book
Big Planet, 1952

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