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The Colors of Space: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Colors of Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Synopsis - When Bart Steele goes to the Earth spaceport to meet his father for the first time in five years, he doesn’t realise that his life will never be the same again. Half- Mentorian by birth, he is able to understand and co-exist with the Lhari, the non-human species which has a strangle hold on space travel. Bart overhears the Lhari at the spaceport discussing the need to intercept an incoming passenger on his father’s flight and is stunned to discover that this is a friend of his father. Before he has time to take stock, Bart finds himself a fugitive on an outgoing flight to Capella and his father’s friend dead on the runway...

Quick facts about The Colors of Space

  • Title: The Colors of Space
  • Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley
  • First published: 1963
  • Genre: fiction, science fiction, science fiction & fantasy
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL23767W

Where to read The Colors of Space

The Colors of Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Colors of Space about?

Synopsis - When Bart Steele goes to the Earth spaceport to meet his father for the first time in five years, he doesn’t realise that his life will never be the same again.

Who wrote The Colors of Space?

The Colors of Space was written by Marion Zimmer Bradley.

When was The Colors of Space published?

The Colors of Space was first published in 1963.

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