R.I.P Jack Vance. 1916-2013

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Jack Vance passed away at home on the evening of Sunday May 26, 2013, ending a long, rich and productive life. Recognized most widely as an author, family and friends also knew a generous, large-hearted, rugged, congenial, hard-working, optimistic and unpretentious individual whose curiosity, sense of wonder and sheer love of life were an inspiration in themselves. Author, friend, father and grandfather – there will never be another like Jack Vance.

I only recently found and read Tales of the Dying Earth and I could instantly see the influence that these stories had on things I had grew up with my entire life. Not only that they were amazing stories that held up despite being written in 1955! I have books written in 1991 which are already dated and silly.

Sleep well Mr. Vance
and thank you.

You deserve to have your works in the Museum of Man.

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