author
Jack Vance
1916–2013
Best known for baroque worlds, sly wit, and beautifully precise prose, this American writer became one of science fiction and fantasy’s great stylists. His stories range from planetary adventures to mysteries, with a voice that still feels fresh and unmistakable.
2 Audiobooks
Sjambak
by Jack Vance
The men return
by Jack Vance
About the author
Born in San Francisco in 1916, Jack Vance wrote science fiction, fantasy, and mystery across a long career, publishing most of his work under the name Jack Vance and some mysteries under other names, including John Holbrook Vance and Ellery Queen. He is especially remembered for richly imagined settings and elegant, ironic prose.
Many readers first meet him through major series and novels such as the Dying Earth books, the Demon Princes sequence, and The Lyonesse Trilogy. His influence spread widely in fantasy and science fiction, and he received major honors including recognition as a Grand Master in the field.
Vance died in Oakland, California, in 2013 at the age of 96. For listeners who enjoy inventive language, strange societies, and adventure told with intelligence and charm, his work remains a rewarding discovery.