Join Tilted Axis Press for the London launch of Capitalists Must Starve, a radical feminist novel by award-winning Korean author Park Seolyeon, translated into English by Anton Hur.
Set in 1930s Pyongyang, Capitalists Must Starve follows a young factory worker who leads a historic strike, bringing to life the fierce spirit of women and workers who resisted empire and capitalism. At once political and poetic, Park’s novel is a groundbreaking portrait of collective struggle and survival.
This special event marks the first time Park Seolyeon and Anton Hur appear together on a UK stage. They’ll discuss the novel’s origins, the art and politics of translation, and the connections between Korean resistance movements and the UK’s own working-class histories.
Expect readings, conversation, and celebration — plus an opportunity to get your copy signed.
About the Author and Translator
- Park Seolyeon is an acclaimed Korean novelist and feminist writer whose work explores resistance, solidarity, and the lives of women in times of upheaval.
- Anton Hur is an award-winning translator known for bringing contemporary Korean voices to global audiences, including works by Bora Chung (Cursed Bunny) and Sang Young Park (Love in the Big City).