Jack Vance
Jack Vance (1916–2013) was an American writer, novelist and sailor.
Also recorded as John H. Vance; John Holbrook Vance.
Jack Vance in brief
- Born
- 1916
- Died
- 2013
- Known for
- writer,novelist,sailor,electrician
- Place of birth
- San Francisco
Overview
Recorded at birth as John Holbrook Vance.
Also worked under the name Ellery Queen, Alan Wade and Peter Held.
Born at San Francisco in 1916, died at Oakland in 2013.
In detail
Jack Vance studied at University of California, Berkeley. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is science fiction, fantasy literature and detective literature. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are fantasy, science fiction and mystery fiction. Jeffery Farnol and James Branch Cabell are recorded as an influence.
Employment is recorded with United States Merchant Marine.
Works named in the authority record are Dying Earth, Lyonesse Trilogy and Cugel's Saga.
Distinctions recorded are Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel, Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Nebula Award for Best Novella and Hugo Award for Best Novelette.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Jack Vance”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Consult the sourcereference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q312632: Jack Vance
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