A towering philosophical novel that is the summation of her Objectivist philosophy, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged is the saga of the enigmatic John Galt, and his ambitious plan to 'stop the motor of the world', published in Penguin Modern Classics. Opening with the enigmatic question 'Who is John Galt?', Atlas Shrugged envisions a world where the 'men of talent' - the great innovators, producers and creators - have mysteriously disappeared. With the US economy now faltering, businesswoman Dagny Taggart is struggling to get the ...
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A towering philosophical novel that is the summation of her Objectivist philosophy, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged is the saga of the enigmatic John Galt, and his ambitious plan to 'stop the motor of the world', published in Penguin Modern Classics. Opening with the enigmatic question 'Who is John Galt?', Atlas Shrugged envisions a world where the 'men of talent' - the great innovators, producers and creators - have mysteriously disappeared. With the US economy now faltering, businesswoman Dagny Taggart is struggling to get the transcontinental railroad up and running. For her John Galt is the enemy, but as she will learn, nothing in this situation is quite as it seems. Hugely influential and grand in scope, this story of a man who stopped the motor of the world expounds Rand's controversial philosophy of Objectivism, which champions competition, creativity and human greatness. Ayn Rand (1905-82), born Alisa Rosenbaum in St. Petersburg, Russia, emigrated to America with her family in January 1926, never to return to her native land. Her novel The Fountainhead was published in 1943 and eventually became a bestseller. Still occasionally working as a screenwriter, Rand moved to New York City in 1951 and published Atlas Shrugged in 1957. Her novels espoused what came to be called Objectivism, a philosophy that champions capitalism and the pre-eminence of the individual. If you enjoyed Atlas Shrugged, you might like Rand's The Fountainhead, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'A writer of great power ... she writes brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly' The New York Times 'Atlas Shrugged ... is a celebration of life and happiness' Alan Greenspan
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Fair. Book Second printing of first edition. Fair. No dust jacket. Green cloth boards are quite splotchy-looking and have rather heavy wear at corners and spine-ends. Previous owner name/date on front pastedown. Hinge is cracked (with webbing exposed) at the title page. Rear hinge feels weak, but no visible split or crack. Text is clean and in good shape. 1, 168 pages, followed by a brief "About the Author" section.
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New in New jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Black 1/4 cloth, gray paper covered boards, lettered in gold foil. 4th ptg. thus. As issued. Dust jacket as issued, now in mylar. xv, 1171 pp.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0525948929. Reprint edition. (Centennial Edition) larger book. Non price clipped ($39.95) DJ. Jacket art and B/W photo of author on rear panel are facsimiles of the original 1957 first ed. This issue of course has a modern bar code on rear panel and (Centennial Edition) on front panel. Book and jacket are in fine condition, appears unread. Free of former owner writing, remainder marks or bookplates. ** (This book is in our possession. We ship most books six days a week and will confirm with tracking number for domestic orders or customs number for non domestic) **; 8vo; 1168 pages.
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Very Good in New jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Stated Fourteenth Printing at copyright. Fine maroon full-cloth boards, bright gilt cover initials and spine titles on crisp black field. Deckled pages near fine. Vintage inscription at front endpaper: "To Hoopes 'dearest' From Stoneman: By Our Love! " Bind good; hinges intact. Matching, original first edition facsimile dj in protective sleeve-very attractive. Near very good early printing of fine book craftsmanship in fine facsimile wrapper. In Rand's greatest achievement and last work of fiction, she dramatizes her unique philosophy through an intellectual story that integrates ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, and sex. Set in a near-future U.S.A. whose economy is collapsing as a result of the mysterious disappearance of leading innovators and industrialists, this novel presents an astounding panorama of human life. Endowed w/larger-than-life characters, and charged with towering questions of good and evil, Atlas Shrugged is a revolutionary epic. Insured post. 1184 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Stated sixteenth printing matching the first printing in design, colors, dust wrapper. Green full cloth boards, gilt cover initials and spine titles on black field, light shelf wear. Deckled pages very good, clean. Dark green top-stain, fine. Stamps at title page: "Tech Memorial High School Library, Erie, Pa. Property of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Title 11, 19"; also at one other interior page. 15465 stamped dedication page; card pocket inside back cover w/same details. Apparently, this particular volume was rarely checked from this institution. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original wrapper matching first edition, light wear; price-clipped, protected in clear sleeve. Striking cover art by George Salter. Very attractive. Front and back flaps adhered to pastedowns. Rare near very good fairly early printing in same wrapper. In Rand's greatest achievement-and last work of fiction-she dramatizes her unique philosophy through an intellectual story that integrates ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, and sexuality. Set in a near-future U.S.A. whose economy is collapsing as a result of the mysterious disappearance of leading innovators and industrialists, this novel presents an astounding panorama of human life. Endowed w/larger-than-life characters and charged with towering questions of good and evil, Atlas Shrugged is a revolutionary epic. 1168 pages and About the Author at back. Insured post.
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1957 First Edition, stated first printing with no additional printings noted, in good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are solid with a bit of missing green cloth on the corners. The spine is square, but has some spine starting at the front hings. Missing dust jacket, and the previous owners name on the front paste-down page. Still a nice antiquarian book with clean pages, but some signs of use. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Stated Twentieth printing; 1957 at copyright, no other dates. Green boards, black cloth spine wrap, blind-stamped cover initials and gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub. Deckled pages very good. Vintage owner's label in gilt behind front flap: "Lela's Book". Bind fine; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper matching first edition in design, moderate shelf wear, rub, chip; unclipped 15.00, protected in clear sleeve. Very good attractive early printing in same wrapper. In Rand's greatest achievement-and last work of fiction-she dramatizes her unique philosophy through an intellectual story that integrates ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, and sexuality. Set in a near-future U.S.A. whose economy is collapsing as a result of the mysterious disappearance of leading innovators and industrialists, this novel presents an astounding panorama of human life. Endowed w/larger-than-life characters and charged with towering questions of good and evil, Atlas Shrugged is a revolutionary epic. Rare investment. 1168 pages and a note About the Author. Insured post.
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Collectible-Very Good/Good. 0394415760 (G386)-2 a very good hard cover in a good dust jacket now in protective mylar; front end pages have previous owner's name but contents are clean.
I listened to the audio version but bought the 1957 book version for my daughter.
It's scary just how many parallels you can find in todays society. It's a good story with a powerful message that should be required reading, if not in high school at least in college. That it isn't, speaks volumes about our horrible schools &
universities. The story itself isn't finely crafted or expertly polished as some other writers of fiction that I have read but it serves as a framework for Ms. Rand to expound her theory and philosophy. There is a lot of it that could seem dated now some sixty years after its publication but that didn't bother me because of my age although todays younger generations might have a hard time imagining some of the importance or seriousness of the situations in the story.
This book, originally published in 1957, retains its relevance for the diagnosis of the ills of Western society in 2014, the poison of postmodernist nihilism, and beyond. It is a prelude to her solution of said problems, her philosophy of Objectivism. It should be read and understood by every thinking person in Western societies. Who is John Galt? It should be all of us!
rolly
Aug 15, 2013
Atlas Shrugged
I got interested in the book after seeing the two films. I am reading the entire book to compare the movie to the book. It is a long book, but I would recommend it to serious readers.
Ed K
May 9, 2013
Remarkable Book
This book should be required reading for everybody!! For a book published over half a century ago it it accurately reflects what is happening in this country today. The "1984" of our generation! Read it!!
Janet
Mar 28, 2013
Very Relevent
This story written in another era (the 50s) is so relevent to today it is almost frightening.
If you care about our freedom and what is happening to it you will be spellbound by this story.
I recommend this book to everyone who cares about our freedom/republic.
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