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The Faded Sun: Kutath

C. J. Cherryh

First published 1979
Publisher Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Format Hardcover
Type Novel
Catalog ID 6269
Cover art D. K. Stone
Pages 280

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 Fall 1979 (received in October 1979).
  • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
  • "6269" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
  • First printing has gutter code "J39" on page 279, indicates a printing in September 1979 {{PV|Chavey}}.
  • Known reprint codes: "K10" (March 1980) {{PV|Bluesman}} and {{PV|Scifibones}}; "M02" (Jan. 1982) {{PV|Chavey}}; "K03" (January 1980), "L20" (May 1981) {{PV|Holmesd}} and {{PV|Mavmaramis}}.
  • "Jacket Painting by D. K. STONE" printed on the back flap of the dust jacket.

Awards

Year Award Category Status
1980 Locus Poll Award Best SF Novel Nominee/Finalist

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
The Faded Sun: Kutath Cover 1980 DAW Books Paperback Novel UE1516 Michael Whelan 256
The Faded Sun: Kutath Cover 1980 DAW Books / New American Library of Canada Paperback Novel UE1516 Michael Whelan 256
The Faded Sun: Kutath Cover 1980 Readers Union / The Science Fiction Book Club (UK) Hardcover Novel 1170 Michael Whelan 256
The Faded Sun: Kutath Cover 1982 DAW Books Paperback Novel UE1743 Michael Whelan 256
The Faded Sun: Kutath Cover 1986 DAW Books Paperback Novel Michael Whelan 256