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Atlas Shrugged
by Ayn Rand
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1957. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing - so stated on the copyright page. This book measures 8.75" x 6" with 1168 numbered pages. With its original dust jacket.
The book is in very good condition. Gilt title and lettering on spine and front board are full and intact. Minor surface wear to the cloth boards. Rippling on top edge of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. Dust jacket is in very good condition and is the first issue dust jacket with the 10/57 date present on the lower front flap. Price-clipped. Moderate chipping to the extremities of the jacket, most noticeable along the top edge. Old tape stains on rear flap.
"Atlas Shrugged" is a 1957 novel by Ayn Rand and includes elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance. Rand herself describes the theme of the book as "the role of man's mind in existence".
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (K6-2).
The book is in very good condition. Gilt title and lettering on spine and front board are full and intact. Minor surface wear to the cloth boards. Rippling on top edge of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. Dust jacket is in very good condition and is the first issue dust jacket with the 10/57 date present on the lower front flap. Price-clipped. Moderate chipping to the extremities of the jacket, most noticeable along the top edge. Old tape stains on rear flap.
"Atlas Shrugged" is a 1957 novel by Ayn Rand and includes elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance. Rand herself describes the theme of the book as "the role of man's mind in existence".
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (K6-2).
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
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3675
- Title
- Atlas Shrugged
- Author
- Ayn Rand
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1957
Terms of Sale
Ernestoic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Copyright page
- The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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