Quotes by Jack Vance

About Jack Vance:


John Holbrook 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. Some editions of his published works give his year of birth as 1920.

Author Bio


  • NameJack Vance
  • DescriptionAmerican mystery and speculative fiction writer
  • BornAugust 28, 1916
  • DiedMay 26, 2013
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • AwardsNebula Award