Jack Vance

John Holbrook Vance 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 several mystery novels under pen names, including Ellery Queen.

28 August 1916

Born on the same birth date (28 August 1916): C. Wright Mills • Hélène Baillargeon

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