Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

SOLD OUT Limited to 50 copies Translated by Constance Garnett Dostoevsky's Classic Novella First published in 1864, Notes from the Underground is considered one of Fyodor Dostoevsky's most groundbreaking works and a precursor to modern existential literature. Presented as a monologue by an unnamed narrator—bitter, isolated, and fiercely intelligent—the text plunges readers into the tortured psyche of a man at war with society and himself. Often described as the first existential novel, Notes from the Underground dismantles the utopian ideals of reason and progress that dominated the 19th century. Through his Underground Man, Dostoevsky explores themes of free will, alienation, resentment, and the irrational forces that shape human behavior. Darkly philosophical and psychologically profound, this novella laid the groundwork for much of 20th-century literature, influencing writers such as Franz Kafka, Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre. Book Features Foreword by Copperhead Press Half-bound with premium grey lambskin leather Covers wrapped in marbled paper White felt paper spine label Burgundy Bugra endpapers, high-quality mould-made paper from Hahnemuhle Mill, Germany Black silk headbands Burgundy satin ribbon marker Hand-sewn with golden honey book thread Slipcase Features Handmade with high-density book board Wrapped in black book cloth Watercolor inset by Adán Peredo Measures 7 5/8" x 5 5/8" Illustrations Includes eight newly commissioned, exclusive illustrations by artist Adán Peredo Printing & Paper High-end offset four-color printing Printed on white felt paper Chapters and page numbers printed in red font