When did Jack Vance die and how old was he?
Jack Vance died on the 26th of May 2013 at the age of 96. He passed away in his home located in the Oakland Hills.
Common questions about Jack Vance
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where was Jack Vance born and what was his early life like?
Jack Vance was born on the 28th of August 1916 in San Francisco. His family moved to the muddy delta of the Sacramento River after his father abandoned them for a ranch in Mexico.
What is Vancian Magic and where did it originate?
Vancian Magic is a magic system from the Dying Earth series where spells are forgotten immediately after being cast. This concept originated in the Dying Earth setting created by Jack Vance and was adopted by the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.
Under what pseudonym did Jack Vance write mystery novels?
Jack Vance wrote 15 mystery novels under the pseudonym Ellery Queen. These works were included in the 45th volume of the Vance Integral Edition which he had previously refused to acknowledge.
What is the Gaean Reach in Jack Vance's science fiction?
The Gaean Reach is a fictional region of space settled by humans that serves as the backdrop for most of Jack Vance's science fiction. It is a loose and expanding agglomerate with old Earth at its center and features peaceable conditions dominated by commerce.