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The Wit and Wisdom of Jack Vance *

The Wit and Wisdom of Jack Vance *

The Wit and Wisdom of Jack Vance *

Miguel Lugo

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AuthorHouse
Año de edición:
2010
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Ciencia ficción
ISBN:
9781452096308
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Jack Vance’s stories have won the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy and Edgar awards, and he has been honored as a Grand Master of the genre.  This book highlights some of his most famous quotes, passages and excerpts, all in his inimitable and distinctive style.  The selections are organized into broad themes such as philosophy, love, religion, footnotes and prefaces, arguments and discussions, bargaining, advice, and even trivia questions!  Relive your enjoyment of these wonderous works with the author as he recounts how and when he first encountered them during his Life in Science Fiction.  'Is all this clear' 'You speak with authority!  I must accept your concepts.' (Throy; VIII, 4)

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