Tower

A wildly inventive, satirical collection of interconnected stories set inside "Beanstalk"—a towering 674-story skyscraper that functions as its own sovereign nation.

About the Book: Welcome to Beanstalk, a hypermodern vertical metropolis where millions live, work, and navigate the absurdities of modern bureaucracy, capitalism, and political power. In this brilliantly imaginative collection, acclaimed South Korean speculative fiction author Bae Myung-hoon explores the eccentricities of high-rise life through a series of gripping, interconnected tales. Meet researchers who must break the news to their boss that a major political powerbroker is actually a dog; follow a woman using the internet to single-handedly rescue a downed fighter pilot abandoned by the government; and watch an out-of-towner tasked with the bizarre job of training an elephant to break up street protests. Translated by Sung Ryu, Tower is witty, sharply satirical, and packed with sly winks at the realities of modern life.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Unique Speculative Concept: Set entirely within a 674-story vertical country, offering a fresh, architectural take on dystopian and satirical sci-fi.

• Acclaimed Translation: Skillfully translated into English by Sung Ryu, capturing the sharp wit and imaginative depth of one of Korea's finest contemporary science fiction writers.

• Engaging & Inventive Narratives: Blends political satire, dark comedy, and high-tech corporate absurdity into fast-paced, interconnected episodes.

• Thought-Provoking Social Commentary: Uses the absurdities of life in Beanstalk to reflect on real-world power structures, government oversight, and human resilience.