Ken Krimstein
Cartoonist published in The New Yorker and author of Einstein in Kafka Land, How Albert Fell Down the Rabbit Hole and Came Up with the Universe.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 57min
717 Einstein and Kafka (with Ken Krimstein) | Dr Johnson Helps a Friend (and Changes the Course of Literary History) | My Last Book with Fernando Pessoa Expert Bartholomew Ryan
Ken Krimstein, a published cartoonist and author known for his graphic novel on Einstein's intriguing time in Kafka's Prague, joins the conversation. They delve into the unique intersection of science and art, exploring how both Einstein and Kafka grappled with life's big questions. The discussion also shifts to Dr. Johnson’s literary aid to Oliver Goldsmith, shedding light on their deep friendship. Finally, Bartholomew Ryan shares his thoughts on Fernando Pessoa while contemplating his last book choice, inviting listeners into a rich literary discussion.
Aug 26, 2024 • 8min
Graphic novel 'Einstein in Kafkaland' ponders how two great minds met in Prague
Ken Krimstein, the creator of a compelling graphic novel, dives into the intriguing intersection of two intellectual giants, Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka, who both called Prague home in the early 20th century. In conversation with NPR's Scott Simon, they discuss how their paths crossed socially and musically. The vibrant cafe culture of Prague served as a backdrop for their mutual search for truth, stimulating their groundbreaking ideas. Krimstein vividly imagines how these two minds might have influenced each other in profound ways.
