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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Collectable, good. First printing of the Signet mass market paperback in Good Plus condition. Gold cover, Q1702, stated "First Printing July 1959", 95c cover price. Cover has moderate wear including 2" tear at top of rear hinge. Binding seem strong but binding glue is likely to be weak due to age so book should be used gently. Paper is somewhat brittle (due to age), first page starting to separate from binding. Clean, no marks or writing. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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Good. Size: 6x2x9; Thank you for supporting Earthlight Books and independent bookstores. Hard cover with DJ. Good condition. Light to moderate shelf wear to boards and DJ. Clean, tight binding. First edition. First printing. Full number line and/or stated 1st edition.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 4th Printing. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. pp. 1168. Book lightly faded with slight wear at spine foot; small remnant of previous bookplate on free fly leaf; dust jacket covers and spine with small pieces missing; author biography at rear; this is the 4th printing of the 1st edition; 4to; with 1168 pages.
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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 to front pastedown behind dj 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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Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. First edition, stated sixth printing. Book is fine, free of former owner writing or bookplates. Tight, staight and clean with only a trace of wear. Attractive very good+ Salter DJ. Required first issue DJ points: Random House Logo and address without zip on rear flap and 10/57 on front flap. Price clipped mylar protected jacket. Small chips/wear to extremities, mostly upper edges. * (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) **; 1168 pages.
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Salter, George (Cover Art) Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Stated Twenty-second printing. Circa 1975 printing; 1957 at copyright, no other dates. Matches first edition in design, dimensions. Green boards, black cloth spine wrap, blind-stamped cover initials and sharp gilt spine titles, light shelf, spine wear. Deckled pages, near fine; no writing. Front blank endpaper removed. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper matching first edition in design, light shelf wear, toning; unclipped 17.95, protected in clear sleeve. Front panel and spine features the iconic painting by George Salter; back panel with the similarly iconic portrait of Rand in her study. Near fine 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 two-page note About the Author. Insured post.
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Good. First edition, second printing. NY: Random House, 1957. (Stated Second impression. ) Very Good+ in Good original dust jacket. Clean text, name on ffep. Jacket worn, chipped, and a bit creased at edges, closed tear extending from foot to middle of red light in front panel, tape remnants on verso with some archival mending tissue. Good shape overall.
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.
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Oct 7, 2014
Magnificent
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.
