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Atlas Shrugged
by RAND, Ayn
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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About This Item
1957 Atlas Shrugged TRUE 1st printing Ayn Rand Objectivism Dystopian Philosophy
"If you don't know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn."
― Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
"Atlas Shrugged" is a dystopian novel by Ayn Rand that explores themes of individualism, capitalism, and objectivism. The story takes place in a future society where government regulations and collectivism have stifled innovation and progress. The novel is known for its philosophical speeches and critiques of collectivism, as well as its portrayal of a society in decline.
A rare first edition, first printing of Ayn Rand's final and most famous novel!
Item number: #40838
Price: $950
RAND, Ayn
Atlas Shrugged
New York: Random House, 1957. TRUE First edition, first printing
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o [8], 1168, [4]
· First edition point:
o "First Printing" stated on copyright page
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Green cloth
o Facsimile dust jacket
· Size: ~8.75in X 6in (22cm x 15cm)
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Synopsis
Ayn Rand in her most controversial book yet, depicts a dystopian United State. A world of private businesses that are increasingly penalized and weighted through laws and regulations, stepping over the people who carry out that labor. As a mysterious figure, John Gault appears on the scene; the country’s top banker, an oil producer, a professor, a composer, and a distinguished judge disappear without a trace, abandoning their professions and loved ones. In turn a revolution begins, creating a new society based on the ‘philosophy of selfishness’ in efforts to be dismissed from the exploitation of those with authority and power. Atlas Shrugged “is a mystery story, not about the murder of a man’s body, but about the murder — and rebirth — of man’s spirit.” -Ayn Rand
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Reviews
On Jun 7 2017, a reader said:
Atlas Shrugged is perhaps the greatest, most revealing novel ever written. It is larger than life, and a truly philosophical, dramatic, exalting, and suspenseful read.
On Feb 6 2017, a reader said:
A life changimg read.
On Dec 7 2004, Pazzo Books said:
If you liked The Fountainhead but thought the philosophy took a back seat to character development and plot, Atlas Shrugged is great - not concerning itself with such outmoded details like characters who might exist and avoiding exposition, Atlas Shrugged is the most pedantic, two-dimensional book ever. Huzzah.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40838
- Title
- Atlas Shrugged
- Author
- RAND, Ayn
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1957
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1957 Atlas Shrugged TRUE 1st printing Ayn Rand Objectivism Dystopian Philosophy, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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