--- product_id: 18738414 title: "Alastor" brand: "jack vance" price: "€ 56.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/18738414-alastor store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Alastor **Brand:** jack vance **Price:** € 56.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alastor by jack vance - **How much does it cost?** € 56.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/18738414-alastor) ## Best For - jack vance enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jack vance brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Alastor ## Images ![Alastor - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oJC2YH2qL.jpg) ![Alastor - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CoIx7FXUL.jpg) ![Alastor - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/314R9rXWyJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true masterpiece! *by A***. on Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014* English is my second language. This was my first book by Jack Vance in this language, and, as expected, it was not without some difficulties. The language is very elaborate and rich with words not used nowadays very often. In fact, most of the words I had to translate, as per Google translate, were more common in 19 or early 20 century. I experimented with my native english spoken friends and in few cases they failed to recognize quite a few words. This made my enthusiasm on incorporating them into my everyday language somewhat wane. Anyways, it is strongly suggested to anyone who studies English or would like to take it to the next level to go this extra mile and get every single word translated. It is a truly amazing journey that will stay with you long after you finish this book. If fact, i think this should be taught in schools on how to master beautiful language with an incredible efficiency. Those who read Peter Hamilton knows what I mean. :)As for the stories, they all are very original, and very different. The last one surprised me with Jack's take on some kind of communist society. For an American, as one of the reviews suggests, this is the manifestation of the criticism of communism. I found it a mix of all the evils from many kinds of societies including, yes my dear friends, the American one. Jack manages to keep the story super original, unusual, and sometimes grotesque,Overall, this is an incredible talent like no other. I suggest it to anyone who, besides an excellent entertainment, values a rich, clever and humorous language. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vance's Alastor Cluster books in one fat volume *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016* If you're not familiar with Vance, then by all means get this book. It contains within it some of the cleverest and well-written books in the English language. Vance was a master of creating "alien" societies that mock human societies on our real planet, and he usually has some main character completely undo or outwit some bloviating system or people. And then there's Vance's visuals: There are scenes Vance paints that are far more vivid than most paintings. And at least once a novel, you will laugh hard. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vintage Jack Vance- highly recommended! *by T***8 on Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2003* This collection of 3 novels shows Vance doing what he does best- creating detailed & exotic worlds with unconventional social systems, and telling an engaging story through interesting characters.'Marune' finds a man without a memory- he slowly learns who he is, and who had stolen his mind and why. The answer leads him into Machiaviellian intrigue in a remarkable land of subtle noblemen.'Trullion' is a water world with a mania for a competitive sport known as Hussade- and Glinnes Hulden has more to worry about than keeping his team together. All is not well among the deceptively tranquil islands.'Wyst' is a look at a perfectly egalitarian society that is by no means a Utopia. "The trouble with Utopia is people".This book is worth the price for the settings alone- Vance is the best creator of imaginative and vibrant worlds. The plots are interesting as well- icing on the cake. Vance is a master science-fantasy stylist. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/18738414-alastor](https://www.desertcart.at/products/18738414-alastor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*