I was wondering if there was any difference between this edition and the original. Rands unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a. Atlas shrugged is a trilogy of american science fiction drama films. The dust jacket has creases, tears, closed tears, extremity wear as is clearly shown in the pictures. In atlas shrugged, she shows that without the independent mind, our society would collapse into primitive savagery. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand, 1992, dutton edition, in english 35th anniversary ed. Atlas shrugged student edition by ayn rand and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Octavo, original blue cloth, blue endpapers, uncut, top edge blue, original acetate, original slipcase. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book explores a number of philosophical themes from which rand would subsequently develop objectivism. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading atlas shrugged. Atlas shrugged by rand, ayn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now.
Atlas shrugged includes elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance, and it contains rands most extensive statement of objectivism in any of her works of fiction the book depicts a dystopian united states. Atlas shrugged 1957 is a mystery story, ayn rand once commented, not about the murder of mans body, but about. Ayn rands atlas shrugged rare books experts at bauman. Beautifully signed and numbered by ayn rand at limitation page. Book is fine save for an unobtrusive previous owners stamp on front pastedown. The bluray and itunes versions of the whole atlas shrugged trilogy will include each of the films and all of the atlas societys special features for all three movies plus special features from other organizations such as reason and freedomworks. Ayn rand atlas shrugged 35th anniversary first edition 1st printinghardcover. Atlas shrugged is an impassioned defense of the freedom of mans mind. In good condition overall and consistent with that book grade.
About atlas shrugged atlas shrugged is a 1957 novel by ayn rand. While i have read atlas shrugged probably 5 times, i have never heard it on c. This is the story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of. My hardcover the centennial edition, has none of these typos. Own one of only 800 deluxe edition copies of this beloved masterpiece.
Limited to 2000 copies printed of this special edition. The book is a reminder of the virtues of capitalism in. This is the first printing of both the book and the dust jacket. November 26, 2014 the atlas societys special edition dvd of atlas shrugged. The novel is written in a modern popular style and is mostly highly readable. Peopled by largerthanlife heroes and villains, charged with towering questions of good and evil, atlas shrugged is ayn rands masterpiece. Synopsis atlas shrugged is the astounding story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world and did. The subject is what happens when the establishment government officials try to take over the us and turn it. Atlas shrugged, all 1168 pages of it, was published on october 10, 1957, with a dust jacket designed by george salter and illustrated by rands husband. The special edition atlas shrugged dvd trilogy box set includes all three movies in their own individual dvd case. Pdf atlas shrugged book by ayn rand free download 1168. Atlas shrugged signedlimited edition this special tenth anniversary edition is limited to two thousand copies, signed by the author. In this novel she dramatizes her unique philosophy through an intellectual mystery story that integrates ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, economics, and sex. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, introduction to objectivist epistemology, the.
Small stain to a few fore margins, top edge blue, original blue cloth, some fading to spine, gilt lettering rubbed, light edge wear, 8vo. Having read the book years ago, i was excited to see that there was a movie. From 1943 until its publication in 1957, rand worked on the book that many say is her masterpiece, atlas. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand, first edition abebooks. Much of the book s third division is given to his broadcast speech, which presents the authors philosophy of objectivism. I swear, by my life and my love of it, that i will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. New edition by ayn rand 2008, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Rands fourth and final novel, it was also her longest, and the one she considered to be her magnum opus in the realm of fiction writing. From 1943 until its publication in 1957, rand worked on the book that many say is her masterpiece, atlas shrugged. The book is a reminder of the virtues of capitalism in america and should be read today.
Dagny taggart, vice president in charge of operations for taggart transcontinental railroad, seeks to rebuild the crumbling track of the rio norte line that serves ellis wyatts oil fields and the booming industrial areas of colorado. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1168 pages and is available in nook format. This novel describes how a genius named john galt grows weary of supporting a society of ungrateful parasites and one day simply shrugs and walks away. Stated signet first printing of the leonard peikoff introduction edition. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that. The book is extremely long and does get become unnecessarily long and repetitive at points, but is still a good read nonetheless. We carry the worlds largest selection of rare, signed, and manuscript ayn rand on the planet. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand, first edition, signed abebooks. Atlas shrugged signed tenth anniversary edition by rand, ayn. Easton press, ayn rand atlas shrugged deluxe limited. Atlas shrugged is a huge sprawling dystopian novel that combines economics, science fiction, philosophy, and intrique. It is a philosophical revolution told in the form of an action thriller. Tremendous in scope, breathtaking in its suspense, atlas shrugged stretches the boundaries further than any book you have ever read. A beautiful first edition copy of atlas shrugged in a dazzling jacket with only minor chipping at edges.
Description first edition of atlas shrugged by ayn rand. Atlas shrugged is a novel by ayn rand, first published in 1957 in the united states. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. First edition first printing of both the book and the dust jacket.
Accompanying the book is a typed letter signed by ayn rand, november 23, 1957, the month following publication to theatrical producer ralph roseman, thanking him for his appreciative letter to her about atlas and for liking it for the. But to understand the authors sense of urgency, we must have an idea of the context in which the book. A towering philosophical novel that is the summation of her objectivist philosophy, ayn rands atlas shrugged is the saga of the enigmatic. Bluray is packaged in a rearden steel embossed special edition metal steelbook case. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Accompanying the book is a typed letter signed by ayn rand, november 23, 1957, the month following publication to theatrical producer ralph roseman, thanking him for his appreciative letter to her about atlas and for liking it for the right reasons.
Free download or read online atlas shrugged pdf epub book. Signed limited tenthanniversary edition, number 861 of 2000 copies signed by rand. The movie team is also hosting a special weeklong sale called midas mulligans black friday. First published in 1957, ayn rands landmark novel atlas shrugged was named by readers in the modern library as the greatest novel of the 20th century. This is the story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world and did. Unfollow atlas shrugged rand ayn to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The subject is what happens when the establishment government officials try to take over the us and turn it into a communistsocialistutopia country. Student edition atlas shrugged hey, i just received a copy of atlas shrugged, the student edition. Ayn rand was a philosopher as much as a novelist, and in the book she brillantly brings to life the contrast between differing character traits which aristotle discussed rather dryly in his nicomechean ethics. The story is set many decades in the past and focuses on a rail executive who finds herself in a world where business leaders are disappearing. Buy atlas shrugged book online at the folio society from the worlds most.
Explore the world of atlas shrugged ayn rand and objectivism. This special tenth anniversary edition is limited to two thousand copies, signed by the author. This edition contains a special afterword by rands literary executor, leonard peikoff which includes excerpts from ayn rands own notes on the making of the fountainhead. It is the story of a manthe novels herowho says that he will stop the motor of the world, and does. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are dagny taggart, john galt. The series, adaptations of ayn rand s 1957 novel of the same title, are subtitled part i 2011, part ii 2012 and part iii 2014. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that she achieved her spectacular success. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Easton press, the collected works of ayn rand, limited. Atlas shrugged is one of those books that divides its readers. Original green cloth, gilt title over blue on spine, gilt initials on front cover. About atlas shrugged cliffsnotes study guides book. Atlas shrugged 1957 is a mystery story, ayn rand once commented, not about the murder of mans body, but about the murderand rebirthof mans spirit.
Based on ayn rands book atlas shrugged, this was written in the 50s i believe, but it is uncanny that the subject matter is very relevant to 2016. Published in 1957, atlas shrugged was ayn rands greatest achievement and her last work of fiction. For a work of literary fiction at 1,088 pages mass market edition, it was not an easy read, but once you got into the flow of the story you wonder why this book. As fresh today as it was then, here is a novel about a heroand about those who try to destroy him. The first edition of the novel was published in 1957, and was written by ayn rand. Book summary the story of atlas shrugged takes place in the united states at an unspecified future time. Henry known as hank rearden is one of the central characters in atlas shrugged. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand 2000, cd, abridged for sale. Atlas shrugged, a modern classic and rands most extensive statement of objectivismher groundbreaking philosophyoffers the reader the spectacle of human greatness, depicted with all the poetry and power of one of the twentieth centurys leading artists. Atlas shrugged is the second most influential book for americans today after the bible, according to a joint survey conducted by the library of congress and the book of the month club. Atlas shrugged by ayn rand, 10th anniversary edition, random house, new york, 1967, limited edition 12772000, signed by the author.
Arrives complete with the original certificate from easton press. Born february 2, 1905, ayn rand published her first novel, we the living, in 1936. As indicated by its working title the strike, the book explores a dystopian. The story of atlas shrugged takes place in the united states at an unspecified future time.