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Tales of the Dying Earth : The Dying Earth, the Eyes of the Overworld, Cugel's Saga, Rhialto the Marvellous by Jack Vance (2000, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherDoherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co
ISBN-100312874561
ISBN-139780312874568
eBay Product ID (ePID)1719394
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Book TitleTales of the Dying Earth : The Dying Earth, the Eyes of the Overworld, Cugel's Saga, Rhialto the Marvellous
Number of Pages752 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicScience Fiction / Space Opera, Science Fiction / General
Publication Year2000
FeaturesRevised
GenreFiction
AuthorJack Vance
Book SeriesDying Earth Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight22.9 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.9 in
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ReviewsVance demonstrates his talent for creating exotic and sometimes bizarre cultures that offer ironic commentary on the excesses and foibles of human society. The author's arch prose and dry humor have won him an avid following., Vance is the greatest living SF writer. His work continues to exhibit imagination, originality, and style, three things sadly lacking in 95% of the SF being published nowadays., The works of Jack Vance have boasted an ardent following for the past four decades, and his newest should be cause for rejoicing among the faithful. The remarkable high consistency of Vance's poetic writing, coupled with his extraordinary visions of exotic planets, is one of the treasures of speculative fiction., "Vance is the greatest living SF writer. His work continues to exhibit imagination, originality, and style, three things sadly lacking in 95% of the SF being published nowadays." -- George R. R. Martin "You can't possibly pass up any book by Jack Vance . . . He has perfected the trick of creating new worlds so deceptively real that after a while your own home seems imaginary." -- Jerry Pournelle "There is a flavor to [Vance's] work that you can't find elsewhere, an underlying current of good humor and quick-wittedness that makes you reluctant to turn that last page and return to a far less interesting reality." -- Science Fiction Chronicle "Vance has virtually no peer when it comes to creating sophisticated yet decadent worlds." -- Starlog "Vance demonstrates his talent for creating exotic and sometimes bizarre cultures that offer ironic commentary on the excesses and foibles of human society. The author's arch prose and dry humor have won him an avid following." -- Library Journal "The works of Jack Vance have boasted an ardent following for the past four decades, and his newest should be cause for rejoicing among the faithful. The remarkable high consistency of Vance's poetic writing, coupled with his extraordinary visions of exotic planets, is one of the treasures of speculative fiction." -- Washington Post Book World, "Vance is the greatest living SF writer. His work continues to exhibit imagination, originality, and style, three things sadly lacking in 95% of the SF being published nowadays."-George R. R. Martin "You can't possibly pass up any book by Jack Vance . . . He has perfected the trick of creating new worlds so deceptively real that after a while your own home seems imaginary."-Jerry Pournelle "There is a flavor to [Vance's] work that you can't find elsewhere, an underlying current of good humor and quick-wittedness that makes you reluctant to turn that last page and return to a far less interesting reality."- Science Fiction Chronicle "Vance has virtually no peer when it comes to creating sophisticated yet decadent worlds."- Starlog "Vance demonstrates his talent for creating exotic and sometimes bizarre cultures that offer ironic commentary on the excesses and foibles of human society. The author's arch prose and dry humor have won him an avid following."- Library Journal "The works of Jack Vance have boasted an ardent following for the past four decades, and his newest should be cause for rejoicing among the faithful. The remarkable high consistency of Vance's poetic writing, coupled with his extraordinary visions of exotic planets, is one of the treasures of speculative fiction."- Washington Post Book World, There is a flavor to [Vance's] work that you can't find elsewhere, an underlying current of good humor and quick-wittedness that makes you reluctant to turn that last page and return to a far less interesting reality., You can't possibly pass up any book by Jack Vance . . . He has perfected the trick of creating new worlds so deceptively real that after a while your own home seems imaginary.
Series Volume Number1
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisJack Vance is one of the most remarkable talents to ever grace the world of science fiction. His unique, stylish voice has been beloved by generations of readers. One of his enduring classics is his 1964 novel, The Dying Earth , and its sequels--a fascinating, baroque tale set on a far-future Earth, under a giant red sun that is soon to go out forever. This omnibus volume comprised all four books in the series The Dying Earth The Eyes of the Overworld Cugel's Saga Rialto the Marvellous A must-read for every Science Fiction fan.
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- 22 May, 2025
Excellent shape. Tracking down the whole...
Excellent shape. Tracking down the whole series in one book is a huge plus. Can't wait to dive into these classic pulps.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Feb, 2016
The best thing about being in the hospital!
I took the Tales of the Dying Earth with me to the hospital . It helped me stay amused and cheerful through a tough 3 days.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Sep, 2023
Good shape
Good shapeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
