Crime & Punishment (Illuminated Edition)
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1866 novel Crime and Punishment — often hailed as the first modern exploration of psychological realism — stands as a towering achievement of Russian literature and a cornerstone of the global literary canon. Now, this timeless masterpiece is vividly reimagined through the haunting, powerful artwork of renowned graphic artist Dave McKean. His multimedia paintings, steeped in specters and shadows, perfectly capture the fevered psyche of Raskolnikov’s tormented world.
This heirloom edition features over one hundred full-page paintings, spot illustrations, and illuminated letters, all housed within an intricately die-cut and embossed slipcase. Designed as a work of art in its own right, it also includes an introduction by scholar Lonny Harrison. Presented in a grand 9x12" format across 346 pages, this volume offers a stunning new vision of one of literature’s greatest novels.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1866 novel Crime and Punishment — often hailed as the first modern exploration of psychological realism — stands as a towering achievement of Russian literature and a cornerstone of the global literary canon. Now, this timeless masterpiece is vividly reimagined through the haunting, powerful artwork of renowned graphic artist Dave McKean. His multimedia paintings, steeped in specters and shadows, perfectly capture the fevered psyche of Raskolnikov’s tormented world.
This heirloom edition features over one hundred full-page paintings, spot illustrations, and illuminated letters, all housed within an intricately die-cut and embossed slipcase. Designed as a work of art in its own right, it also includes an introduction by scholar Lonny Harrison. Presented in a grand 9x12" format across 346 pages, this volume offers a stunning new vision of one of literature’s greatest novels.
