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Atlas Shrugged
by Rand, Ayn
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- Fine
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1967. Tenth Anniversary Edition. Fine/Near Fine. Signed, limited tenth anniversary edition. Number 922 of a limited 2,000 copies signed by Ayn Rand. Bound in publisher's coarse blue cloth. Hinge at title page slightly exposed, else Fine, in Near Fine mintuely chipped acetate wrapper, and Near Fine publisher's slipcase, which is sunned, with several water droplet stains, and light shelf wear. A beautiful copy, signed by Ayn Rand.
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
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140938519
- Title
- Atlas Shrugged
- Author
- Rand, Ayn
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Tenth Anniversary Edition
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1967
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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- Shelf Wear
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