CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
A Graphic Adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Novel“And, in the dark, a thought came to me that no one
had ever had before me:
I wanted to kill someone,
just in order to dare.”
Crime and Punishment, masterfully adapted in this graphic novel,
explores the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Raskolnikov,
a poor St Petersburg student who murders a miserly pawnbroker.
Viewing himself as a sort of Napoleon, a ‘super human’ above
society’s conventions, Raskolnikov is convinced he will be able to
deal easily with a crime which seems to him to be in the general
interest, as he will use the victim’s money to do good. However, he
falls prey to a paranoia that threatens his sanity. Where does
redemption lie?
Dostoyevsky’s psychological novel is one of the classics of
Russian literature. Through its extensive web of characters, it
broaches a wide range of themes, revealing the author’s highly
critical view of Russian society.
THE ARTIST
Alain Korkos
Alain Korkos is a French writer and artist, based in Paris. He works
for a number of French publishers, both as an author of novels and
short stories as well as an illustrator for publications aimed at
children and teenagers. Over the past 30 years, his prolific work
has included the series Lila et Lin, children’s novels such as Akoutiles-Yeux-clairs or La maladie bleue, and illustrated albums for adults.
He previously worked with David Zane Mairowitz on the graphic novel
Introducing Camus, part of the bestselling Icon Books series.
David Zane Mairowitz
David Zane Mairowitz is an author/playwright/radio director/
translator. A professional freelance writer for 40 years, he has published
numerous books, including the successful Introducing Kafka (with Robert Crumb), Introducing Camus and Wilhelm Reich for
Beginners. His theatrical plays include a critically acclaimed version
of Kafka’s The Trial. His articles have appeared in Harper's, Vogue,
Plays and Players, The Village Voice, The Progressive and The
Sunday Times. His short stories have appeared in literary magazines,
including Partisan Review, New Directions and the prestigious
Penguin Modern Stories. For the past 25 years he has produced radio
dramas and documentaries for the BBC and in over 20 European
countries, winning numerous international radio prizes.
DETAILS
Series title:
Eye Classics
Book title:
Crime and Punishment
Original author:
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Adapted by:
David Zane Mairowitz
Illustrated by:
Alain Korkos
UK Publication date:
October 2008
Format:
152 x 229mm
Extent:
128
Colour:
Black & White
Binding:
Paperback with flaps
Price:
£12.99
Category:
Graphic Novels / Literary
ISBN:
13-digit: 978-0-9558169-4-9