Initial print run of 2500 copies. Part of Beehive Books ongoing series of ILLUMINATED EDITIONS in which the worlds finest graphic artist breathe new live into literary classics. Dave McKean is one of the most prolific multitalented and critically acclaimed contemporary artists working in the field of illustration. Crime and Punishment is an enduring classic with moral and psychological themes that remain sharply relevant today. During an era of political uprising Dostoevskys portrait of the psychological and social pressure that lead to violence and chaos reads as startlingly contemporary. Planned feature in the New York Times by Dana Jennings. Large social media campaign with budget for social media advertising. Dave McKean has a large audience across various social media and media platforms. He will be active in the promotion of the book. This will be our fifth Illuminated Edition. Our first three have all seen gradually increasing sales. eGalleys and printed sample signatures available immediately.