About this title: A biography of one of this century's most controversial writers, by the wife of Rand's lover and disciple Nathaniel Branden. According to an article by Claudia Roth Pierpont in the July 24, 1995 issues of "The New Yorker," "Barbara was quiet and serious, and was physically 'of the Dominique [from "The Fountainhead"] style,' Rand noted; though she was clearly not Nathan's equal, Rand approved of the match. When 'the kids' moved to New York, in the fall of 1951, Rand and her husband followed.... In 1954...Rand and [Branden]...summoned their spouses together to announced they had fallen in love. ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780385191715ISBN:0385191715
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Good, In good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 456 p. Contains: Illustrations. Ex-Library expected imperfections. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Doubleday Publishing
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780385243889ISBN:038524388X
Description: Good. Biography. Trade paperback. Crease on spine, book opens to middle, still intact. Good reading copy. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Non-Fiction Biography ISBN: 038524388x Inventory No: 008674. read more
Description: VG+ Used, Like New in VG+ jacket. SOFT COVER, VG+/VG+, Anchor, 1987, 1.34 in. H x 9.21 in. L x 5.94 in. W, 21.4 oz. This copy has very minimal signs of use, appears to have been very lightly read, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, NY
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780385191715ISBN:0385191715
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xiii, 442 pp., [8] leaves of plates, illus., biblio., index; 24 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket nicked once/top edge, back cover. "The bestselling biography of one of the 20th century's most remarkable and controversial writers. Author Barbara Branden, who knew Rand for nineteen years, provides a matchless portrait of this fiercely private and complex woman. "-Publisher. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books; Random House, New York
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780385243889ISBN:038524388X
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xiii, 442 pp., [8] leaves of plates, illus., biblio., index; 24 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light edgewear to wraps, minor soiling/edges, age toning. "The bestselling biography of one of the 20th century's most remarkable and controversial writers. Author Barbara Branden, who knew Rand for nineteen years, provides a matchless portrait of this fiercely private and complex woman. "-Publisher. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Doubleday, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780385243889ISBN:038524388X
Description: Very Good. 6" x 9" 442 pages indexed plus a list of Rand's books. Photo front cover with picture of Ayn Rand. Written with the sweep, drama and narrative similar to Ayn Rand herself--a fascinating insight into a thoughtful author who knew unbelievable triumph and unspeakable tragedy. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780385191715ISBN:0385191715
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 920 printed on inside of front cover, some ragged edges to jacket and small tears taped inside, not ex. lib. read more
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