The Blade of a Razor

In this edition, readers can get acquainted with the legendary adventure novel by Ivan Yefremov "The Blade of a Razor". The writer worked diligently on this work for several years; in 1963, the novel was published in the magazine "Neva".... Now "The Blade of a Razor" is considered one of Yefremov's most significant works. The author highlights the necessity of understanding the psychological essence of a person in the context of rapid scientific development, raises socio-philosophical questions, and depicts a world where a person manifests their best qualities, working for the common good.

Magnificent illustrations for the novel were created by the famous Russian graphic artists and painters, spouses Igor Naumovich Shalito (1932–2017) and Galina Nikolaevna Boiko (1936–2006). For many years, the artists collaborated to design publications of talented authors, including Ivan Yefremov. In addition to "The Blade of a Razor", their drawings embellish Yefremov's novels "The Hour of the Bull", "Tais of Athens", "Star Ships", and "The Andromeda Nebula".

Author: Иван Ефремов

Printhouse: SZKEO

Series: Library of World Literature

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785960311342

Number of pages: 520

Size: 240х170х30 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 850 g

ID: 1699008

In this edition, readers can get acquainted with the legendary adventure novel by Ivan Yefremov "The Blade of a Razor". The writer worked diligently on this work for several years; in 1963, the novel was published in the magazine "Neva". Now "The Blade of a Razor" is considered one of Yefremov's most significant works. The author highlights the necessity of understanding the psychological essence of a person in the context of rapid scientific development, raises socio-philosophical questions, and depicts a world where a person manifests their best qualities, working for the common good.

Magnificent illustrations for the novel were created by the famous Russian graphic artists and painters, spouses Igor Naumovich Shalito (1932–2017) and Galina Nikolaevna Boiko (1936–2006). For many years, the artists collaborated to design publications of talented authors, including Ivan Yefremov. In addition to "The Blade of a Razor", their drawings embellish Yefremov's novels "The Hour of the Bull", "Tais of Athens", "Star Ships", and "The Andromeda Nebula".

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