{"product_id":"rf-kuang-3-books-collection-set-katabasis-babel-yellowface-mixed-format","title":"R.F. Kuang 3 Books Collection Set - Katabasis, Babel \u0026 Yellowface - Fiction - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKatabasis\u003cbr\u003e\nBabel\u003cbr\u003e\nYellowface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Mixed Format (Hardback: Katabasis; Paperback: Babel \u0026amp; Yellowface)\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789124247980\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperVoyager\/The Borough Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis three-book collection brings together R.F. Kuang's most talked-about novels in one unforgettable set. Katabasis, her 2025 dark academia epic, sends two rival doctoral candidates into Hell to rescue a lost mentor. Babel, an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, follows a young translator caught between empire and identity in 1830s Oxford. Yellowface, a #1 Sunday Times bestseller, is a razor-sharp satire of the publishing world and stolen success. Together they showcase Kuang's genre-spanning range, from immersive fantasy to biting contemporary fiction, making this set a standout gift for any serious reader of literary and speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKatabasis, Babel, and Yellowface each carry R.F. Kuang's signature blend of intellect, ambition, and moral complexity, though they inhabit very different worlds. Katabasis is a dark academia fantasy in which two Cambridge doctoral students, Alice Law and Peter Murdoch, descend into Hell itself to save their advisor and secure their own futures, forced to cooperate despite years of academic rivalry and mutual distrust. Babel takes readers to a fantastical version of 1830s Oxford, exploring how language, colonialism, and belonging shape the fate of Robin Swift, a Chinese orphan raised and trained to serve an empire that both elevates and exploits him at every turn. Yellowface trades fantasy for contemporary literary thriller, following failed writer June Hayward as she steals a dead rival's manuscript and claims it as her own, only to be consumed by the fame, guilt, and scrutiny that follow her rise. Across all three novels, Kuang interrogates who gets to tell a story, who profits from it, and what it costs to chase brilliance or recognition at any price. Readers who enjoy dense, idea-driven narratives and unflinching social commentary will find plenty to sink into here. This set is ideal for fans of dark academia, historical fantasy, and sharp-edged literary fiction who want to experience Kuang's full creative range in one purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree acclaimed R.F. Kuang novels in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Babel and Yellowface, both #1 bestsellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans dark academia fantasy and literary satire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new copies, perfect for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for birthdays, holidays, or book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong addition to any fiction home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKatabasis — Two rival doctoral students journey into Hell to rescue their mentor, testing loyalty and ambition along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\nBabel — Set in a magical 1830s Oxford, this novel follows a young translator torn between empire and heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\nYellowface — A struggling writer steals her deceased rival's manuscript, igniting a reckoning with fame and cultural appropriation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nR.F. Kuang, also published as Rebecca F. Kuang, is a bestselling author of fantasy and literary fiction. She is a Marshall Scholar with an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford, and is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale. Her novels, including Babel and Yellowface, have been nominated for honors such as the Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Awards, earning her a devoted international readership drawn to her sharp prose and ambitious storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree unforgettable reads, one great gift. Whether it's a birthday, the holiday season, or a treat for your own shelf, this set delivers dark academia fantasy and biting literary satire from one of today's most acclaimed authors — a can't-miss pick for any dedicated fiction reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R.F. Kuang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033625469302,"sku":"MAN-VRT-HPR-U2515-9124247987","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/rf-kuang-3-books-collection-set-katabasis-babel-yellowface-mixed-format.jpg?v=1785516062","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/rf-kuang-3-books-collection-set-katabasis-babel-yellowface-mixed-format","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}