author
Jack Vance
1916–2013
A master of imaginative worlds and sly, elegant prose, he became one of science fiction and fantasy’s most distinctive voices. His celebrated Dying Earth stories and richly inventive novels continue to influence writers and readers alike.
2 Audiobooks
Sjambak
by Jack Vance
The men return
by Jack Vance
About the author
Born John Holbrook Vance in San Francisco on August 28, 1916, he wrote mystery fiction, science fiction, and fantasy, often blending vivid settings with sharp wit, eccentric characters, and elaborate social customs. His best-known works include The Dying Earth, The Dragon Masters, and The Last Castle.
Vance won Hugo Awards for The Dragon Masters and The Last Castle, along with a later Hugo for his memoir This Is Me, Jack Vance!. He received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
He died in Oakland, California, on May 26, 2013, at the age of 96. His work remains admired for its inventive worlds, distinctive language, and lasting influence on modern speculative fiction.