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- proper noun A
habitational surname . - proper noun A male
given name transferred from the surname; of mostly American usage.
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He says the detective's name was something short like Vince, and when Bree suggests the name Vance, Paul concurs, and Bree quickly hangs up.
Desperate Housewives Episode Recap: "Making the Connection" 2011
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Any way you look at it, Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honor of Jack Vance is a total steal.
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Despite the three-year indoctrination programme of an English degree, he has held on to his core belief that Jack Vance is the greatest writer out there.
June 2009 2009
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Jack Vance is the master of the 'Dying Earth' genre of SF and now Subterranean Press, in conjunction with editor extraordinaire Gardner Dozois, is producing Songs of the Dying Earth, an anthology in honor of Jack Vance.
February 2009 2009
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Michael's story is mostly a stand-alone adventure within Vance's world with Cugel playing a minor part.
Swords & Dark Magic - Table of Contents Lou Anders 2009
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Despite the three-year indoctrination programme of an English degree, he has held on to his core belief that Jack Vance is the greatest writer out there.
MIND MELD: Why is Genre Fiction Bleak and What Can Be Done About It? 2009
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Jack Vance is the master of the 'Dying Earth' genre of SF and now Subterranean Press, in conjunction with editor extraordinaire Gardner Dozois, is producing Songs of the Dying Earth, an anthology in honor of Jack Vance.
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Even these early tales make it clear why Vance is still one of the most revered, read, and taught of science fiction authors, highlighting his blending of genres, forward-thinking and prophetic science, and careful craft.
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I'm a guy, I actually really hate the sexualisation of woman in games (yeah I said it) oh and Alyx Vance is still a stereotype woman (and to be honest its very easy to see)
Women Audiences, Women Characters SVGL 2009
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The Demon Princes series by Jack Vance is likewise full of mystery, action, spectacle.
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