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The Faded Sun: Shon'jir

C. J. Cherryh

First published 1978
Publisher Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Format Hardcover
Type Novel
Catalog ID 5292
Cover art Jack Woolhiser
Pages 243

Notes

  • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
  • First edition (not stated). The Nelson Doubleday imprint indicates an original publication for Doubleday book clubs.
  • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for October 1978.
  • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
  • "5292" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
  • First printing has gutter code "I36" on page 242 [verified DC and Mavmaramis], indicates a printing in September 1978.
  • Known reprint codes: "K10" (March 1980) [verified], "K43" (October 1980) [verified DH] and "M02" (Jan. 1982) [verified DC].
  • "Jacket Painting by JACK WOOLHISER" printed on the back flap of the dust jacket.

Awards

Year Award Category Status
1979 Locus Poll Award Best SF Novel Nominee/Finalist

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir Cover 1979 DAW Books Paperback Novel UJ1453 Gino D'Achille 253
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir Cover 1979 DAW Books / New American Library of Canada Paperback Novel UJ1453 Gino D'Achille 253
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir Cover 1980 Readers Union / The Science Fiction Book Club (UK) Hardcover Novel 1163 253
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir Cover 1980 DAW Books Paperback Novel Gino D'Achille 253
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir Cover 1983 DAW Books Paperback Novel UE1753 Gino D'Achille 253