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The Faded Sun: Kesrith

C. J. Cherryh

First published 1978
Publisher Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Format Hardcover
Type Novel
Catalog ID 2229
Cover art D. K. Stone
Pages 248

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 March 1978.
  • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
  • "2229" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
  • First printing has gutter code "I06" on page 247 {{PV|Willem H.}}, {{PV|Chavey}} and {{PV|Mavmaramis}}, indicates a printing in February 1978.
  • Known reprint codes: "I36" (September 1978) {{PV|Mhhutchins}}, "K06" (February 1980) {{PV|Bluesman}} and {{PV|Scifibones}}, "K12" (March 1980) {{PV|Holmesd}} and "M31" (August 1982) {{PV|Chavey}}.
  • "Jacket Painting by D. K. STONE" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.

Awards

Year Award Category Status
1979 Hugo Award Best Novel Nominee/Finalist
1979 Locus Poll Award Best SF Novel Nominee/Finalist
1979 Nebula Award Novel Runner-up

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1978 DAW Books Paperback Novel UJ1393 Gino D'Achille 252
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1978 DAW Books / New American Library of Canada Paperback Novel UJ1393 Gino D'Achille 252
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1979 Readers Union / The Science Fiction Book Club (UK) Hardcover Novel 1159 252
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1980 DAW Books Paperback Novel Gino D'Achille 252
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1981 DAW Books Paperback Novel Gino D'Achille 252
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1983 DAW Books Paperback Novel UE1813 Gino D'Achille 252
The Faded Sun: Kesrith Cover 1990 DAW Books Paperback Novel UE2449 Martin Andrews 252