Dying Earth books in order A series by Jack Vance
The Dying Earth series by Jack Vance has 4 books (2 novels and 2 shorter works), from The Dying Earth (1950) to Rhialto the Marvellous (Nov 1984). Read it in order, starting with The Dying Earth.
Reading order: 1 The Dying Earth (1950) · 2 The Eyes of the Overworld (1966) · Cugel's Saga (1983) · Rhialto the Marvellous (1984)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Dying Earth books in order
- 1.
The Dying Earth (1950)
- 2.
The Eyes of the Overworld (1966)
Cugel's Saga (Nov 1983)
Rhialto the Marvellous (Nov 1984)
Dying Earth FAQ
- How many Dying Earth books are there?
- There are 4 Dying Earth books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Dying Earth books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Dying Earth (1950): 1 The Dying Earth (1950) · 2 The Eyes of the Overworld (1966) · Cugel's Saga (1983) · Rhialto the Marvellous (1984).
- What is the first Dying Earth book?
- The Dying Earth (1950).
- What is the latest Dying Earth book?
- Rhialto the Marvellous (Nov 1984).
- Is the Dying Earth series finished?
- There have been no new Dying Earth books since 1984; Jack Vance died in 2013.
- Did Jack Vance write other series?
- Yes: Demon Princes, Planet of Adventure, Gaean Reach and Lyonesse Trilogy.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.