Tales of the Dying Earth

100 best books in the fantasy genre. Hugo Award finalist. Here you have a book with a dizzying atmosphere, telling about quests and passions in an aging world where our civilization and science have long been forgotten, and ancient magic... is experiencing new decline. Strange creatures inhabit this land, lost cities await their heroes, a sense of impending doom brings a feeling of fragility and ignites a thirst for life. In the expanses of the Dying Earth, evil is charming, and good is dangerous. Welcome to the last days! “Jack Vance’s works continue to demonstrate imagination, originality, and style.” – George Martin “Vance has few equals when it comes to creating complex yet decadent worlds.” – Starlog “Jack Vance's Dying Earth is an incredibly beautiful diamond among the treasures of world fantasy literature. A majestic monument, a unique, amazing piece.” – Fantlab “Vance demonstrates his talent for creating exotic, sometimes whimsical cultures that serve as an ironic commentary on the excesses and weaknesses of human society. The author's archaic prose and dry humor have earned him passionate followers.” – Library Journal