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Here we get both in the desert landscape of the ancient, dying world of Kutath and the bold posture of the trio of protagonists who intend to save it.
Detail from KUTATH featuring a trio of black robed warriors looking out at the desert as a globe-shaped ship takes off. One is standing with arms crossed katana extended behind, another crouching with sword point down, and the third with knee bent sword relaxed at his side while he grips the sheath. Figure detail from KUTATH focused on the foremost black robed warrior standing below his two companions who share a perch on rust colored rock. He holds his katana at his side horizontally pointed left while his offhand grips the sheath. His knee is bent, planted on the sloping rock as the tail of his robe billows in the wind. From his belt hangs metal tokens, one sun-shaped with the artist’s sigil and others circles bordered with beads. Background detail from KUTATH featuring a robed figure in silhouette standing atop a rocky spire with arms flung wide as a globe-shaped spacecraft with four leg supports that serve as thrusters burns upward.
November 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
This was the cover for the last book in the Faded Sun trilogy, and the art was later used for the collected edition.

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Paperback cover for THE FADED SUN TRILOGY by C.J. Cherryh, published by DAW Books Paperback cover for THE FADED SUN: KUTATH by C.J. Cherryh, published by DAW Books
November 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
KUTATH (1980)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 27” x 16”

One of the hallmarks of C.J. Cherryh’s writing is her intricate worldbuilding and detailed portrayal of extraterrestrial races.

#art #booksky 🪐📚
In long black robes with faces covered, a trio of men wielding katanas look out at the desert as a globe-shaped spacecraft blasts off. In the background left, a robed figure in silhouette stands atop a rocky spire as if conducting. Other figures migrate across the burning sand below to where dunes peak.
November 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
stnylan.bsky.social
I've just re-read Kutath by CJ Cherry, and I am reminded yet again why I am so entranced by her work.
January 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Book Cover. alien desert planet w/ruins of a tower in the background, several Arabian-esque figures carrying swords, dressed in flowing black from head to toe. The Faded Sun: Kutath by C J. Cherryh
November 17, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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My outfit for the Bluesky pyjama party
Artwork for CJ Cherryh's "The Faded Sun: Kutath", by Michael Whelan
February 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
ofnadwy.bsky.social
I love those, but it’s the Michael Whelan Faded Sun covers for me
Cover of C. J. Cherryh’s THE FADED SUN: KUTATH by Michael Whelan
March 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
stateofgrays.bsky.social
Wednesday's post of KUTATH by @michaelwhelan.bsky.social

Original (1) and Glazed at low (2) and default (3) intensity
In long black robes with faces covered, a trio of men wielding katanas look out at the desert as a globe-shaped spacecraft blasts off. In the background left, a robed figure in silhouette stands atop a rocky spire as if conducting. Other figures migrate across the burning sand below to where dunes peak. KUTATH by Michael Whelan Glazed at low intensity KUTATH by Michael Whelan Glazed at default intensity
July 11, 2024 at 1:50 PM
littlelibraries.bsky.social
I left behind an interesting late 70s sci-fi trilogy, C J Cherryh’s The Faded Sun (Kesrith, Shon’jir, and Kutath). I really love the book design, and the series itself was very enjoyable, but honestly a little too derivative of Dune. Books looking good on a shelf is no reason to keep them, so bye!
Three books lie on a stone stoop. Each one has an illustrated image in a 70s sci-fi style, each book with a slightly different colour scheme, one is red, another purple, and the last orange. They read: THE FADED SUN KESRITH by C.J. CHERRYH THE FADED SUN SHON’JIR by C.J. CHERRYH THE FADED SUN KUTATH by C.J. CHERRYH The backs of three 70s sci-fi novels. There is no text.
August 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
ranaroth.bsky.social
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, The Faded Sun Trilogy, Methuen, 1987. Cover: Gino D'Achille (miscredied as Gino D'Arcille). Omnibus of Kesrith; Shon'jir and Kutath. #GinoD'Achille #FadedSun
June 26, 2026 at 6:29 AM
ranaroth.bsky.social
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, Port Eternity, DAW, 1983. Cover: Gary LaSasso. Book Club edition. No gutter code. #BookClub #GaryLaSasso #MriWars #FadedSun #Kutath
June 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
ranaroth.bsky.social
C(arolyn) J(anice) Cherryh, The Faded Sun: Kutath, Nelson Doubleday. Cover: David K. Stone. Book Club edition. Gutter code L20 p.279 for 1981. Mri Wars series no. 3. #NelsonDoubleday #BookClub #DavidStone #MriWars #FadedSun #Kutath
June 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
heresiarch.bsky.social
Quote tweet this with four books you read from your parents’ shelves
Cherryh, kutath Postman, crazy talk stupid talk Jordan, eye of the world Thomas, collected poems
October 4, 2023 at 12:23 AM
korlat50.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Kesrith/Son'jir/Kutath, C.J. Cherryh
January 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
trappergraves.bsky.social
I love this one, but my favourite is Kutath, that you did for C.J.'s trilogy, The Faded Sun. A friend left me her print of it and it has pride of place on my wall.
March 2, 2024 at 8:54 PM
shadow27.bsky.social
The Faded Sun Trilogy by CJ Cherryh: The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978), The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978), and The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979)

Dune-esque series with interstellar war and a race of desert dwelling fighters who will change everything.
Libby app showing The Faded Sun Trilogy by CJ Cherryh
April 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM
curleygrey.bsky.social
Kutath is one of my favorites, and I've always loved this artwork.
August 30, 2025 at 5:10 AM
jdnicoll.bsky.social
Kutath (Faded Sun, volume 3) by C J Cherryh

Two refugee mri have returned to their people's homeworld, bringing their pet human with them. A hostile combined regul-human fleet is close behind. Can the mri planet be saved from its visitors?

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Wide-Eyed Warrior
1979’s Kutath is the third and final volume in C. J. Cherryh’s Faded Sun trilogy. The mri are humanoid alien mercenaries who were, until recently, in the employ of the alien regul. Following the end o...
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February 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
dennismpowers.bsky.social
The Faded Sun trilogy: Kesrith, Shon'jir, Kutath
Dragonriders of Pern
Downbelow Station

There are so many others, but these come to mind as my top memorable books.
wiswell.bsky.social John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · May 16
Say a group of friends is making their own Top 100 Best Novels List. Your friends ask you for your recommendations. What are the first three books that come to mind?

No overthinking. Share the first three greats that hit you.
May 17, 2026 at 4:41 AM
dennismpowers.bsky.social
My recommendation is The Faded Sun Trilogy by C. J. Cherryh.

The Faded Sun: Kesrith (1978),
The Faded Sun: Shon'jir (1978),
The Faded Sun: Kutath (1979),

An inspiring study of alien civilizations and how humans interact with them.
Cover of the the Faded Sun Trilogy by C.J. Cherryh
March 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
This was the cover for the last book in the Faded Sun trilogy, and the art was later used for the collected edition. 3/3

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Book cover for THE FADED SUN: KUTATH by C.J. Cherryh, published by DAW Books Book cover for THE FADED SUN TRILOGY by C.J. Cherryh, published by DAW Books
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
Here we get both in the desert landscape of the ancient, dying world of Kutath and the bold posture of the trio of protagonists who intend to save it. 2/3
Detail from KUTATH featuring a trio of black robed warriors looking out at the desert as a globe-shaped ship takes off. One is standing with arms crossed katana extended behind, another crouching with sword point down, and the third with knee bent sword relaxed at his side while he grips the sheath. Figure detail from KUTATH focused on the foremost black robed warrior standing below his two companions who share a perch on rust colored rock. He holds his katana at his side horizontally pointed left while his offhand grips the sheath. His knee is bent, planted on the sloping rock as the tail of his robe billows in the wind. From his belt hangs metal tokens, one sun-shaped with the artist's sigil and others circles bordered with beads. Close detail from KUTATH featuring a robed figure in silhouette standing atop a rocky spire with arms flung wide as a globe-shaped spacecraft with four leg supports that serve as thrusters burns upward.
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
KUTATH (1980)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 27” x 16”

One of the hallmarks of C.J. Cherryh’s writing is her intricate worldbuilding and detailed portrayal of extraterrestrial races. 1/3
In long black robes with faces covered, a trio of men wielding katanas look out at the desert as a globe-shaped spacecraft blasts off. In the background left, a robed figure in silhouette stands atop a rocky spire as if conducting. Other figures migrate across the burning sand below to where dunes peak.
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
Cover illustration for THE FADED SUN by C.J. Cherryh (DAW)

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4/4
Book cover for THE FADED SUN: KUTATH by C.J. Cherryh, published by DAW Books
July 10, 2024 at 3:58 PM
michaelwhelan.bsky.social
"A writer’s instinct is to tell that vision in such elaboration and detail that the reader can live through that moment and into others, a flowing process and internal.
2/4
Detail from KUTATH featuring a trio of black robed warriors looking out at the desert as a globe-shaped ship takes off. One is standing with arms crossed katana extended behind, another crouching with sword point down, and the third with knee bent sword relaxed at his side while he grips the sheath. Close detail from KUTATH focused on the foremost black robed warrior standing below his two companions who share a perch on rust colored rock. He holds his katana at his side horizontally pointed left while his offhand grips the sheath. His knee is bent, planted on the sloping rock as the tail of his robe billows in the wind. From his belt hangs metal tokens, one sun-shaped with the artist's sigil and others circles bordered with beads. Close detail from KUTATH featuring a robed figure in silhouette standing atop a rocky spire with arms flung wide as a globe-shaped spacecraft with four leg supports that serve as thrusters burns upward.
July 10, 2024 at 3:56 PM