Jack Vance

American mystery and speculative fiction writer (1916–2013).

Born August 28th, 1916 in San Francisco.

Died May 26th, 2013 at 96 years old in Oakland (old age).

Occupations
electrician, novelist, sailor, science fiction writer, writer
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Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus