RF Kuang (USA): From Yellowface to Katabasis

21 May 2026

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Admission: $20 - $30

The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall

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The #1 New York Times bestselling writer RF Kuang (US) joins us to discuss the imaginative worlds she creates in her blockbuster novels. The viral Yellowface is a biting and propulsive satire of the publishing industry, while the cult hit Babel imagines a wildly counter-historical version of Oxford University. Her latest book Katabasis brings together dark academia and fantasy and is destined to be a classic. Rachael King chats with this literary global sensation.

Presented in partnership with Auckland Writers Festival.

Find RF Kuang’s books at UBS – University Bookshop Canterbury.

This event is general admission, if you require wheelchair and companion seating, step-free access to your seat, or have any other specific access needs please get in touch with the friendly team at The Piano to make arrangements on 03 377 5000 or events@thepiano.nz

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