ATLAS SHRUGGED FOLIO SOCIETY 3 VOLUME BOX SET by AYN RAND ILLUS BRAND NEW

  

By AYN RAND With stunning illustrations by Anna and Elena Balbusso Slipcased Gift Edition. There are two sides to every issue: One side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil.

So states Rands hero, John Galt, and its a pronouncement that could be seen to sum up a great deal about Atlas Shrugged, both in terms of the books unapologetic pursuit of a singular philosophy, and how it has polarised readers since its publication. 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. Both hugely influential and deeply controversial, Ayn Rands Atlas Shrugged remains a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the current state of global politics.

A short, short synopsis of a VERY long book: Titans of industry are walking away from their lifes work and vanishing just when the world is teetering on the edge of economic collapse. Industrialist Hank Rearden and railroad executive Dagny Taggart, Vice president of her familys railroad company, are determined to find the mastermind behind these disappearances before their world falls apart... Follow along as they struggle to keep the country afloat and unravel the mysteries that confront them. The heroic characters who rise to the top in Atlas Shrugged espouse Rands philosophy of objectivism: the determined pursuit of personal happiness and the development of unfettered capitalism. Her philosophy would, she was certain, make America and therefore the world great again.

Atlas Shrugged remains a controversial text, both for its ideas about economics and industry, and for its popularity among libertarian movements around the world. Whichever side of the fence one is on and no one remains sitting on it for long after reading this novel one cannot deny the sheer scale of Rands ambition: she pulls at the roots of mans existence and derives radical, original solutions. For all its philosophy and economic theory, Atlas Shrugged is at its heart an addictive, utterly compelling thriller, fraught with explosive action, suspense and romance. In his introduction for this edition, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and writer Michael Dirda examines Rands obsession with uncompromising individualism, and the enduring legacy of the most divisive candidate for the Great American Novel. This is an absolutely gorgeous set.

The illustrations by twins Anna and Elena Balbusso are truly something special. From the binding design that flows across the spines, creating a dynamic interconnected image, each volume boasts a series of gorgeous art deco-inspired images that combine cityscapes, industry and 1930s glamour. This landmark edition delivers an eerie vision of Rands world of steel, sparks and steely ambition. ABOUT AYN RAND - Ayn Rand was a philosopher, novelist, playwright and screenwriter. Born in 1905 in St Petersburg, Russia, she was educated at the University of Petrograd, graduating in 1924 and then moving to the United States in 1926.

The publication of her novels, The Fountainhead in 1943 and Atlas Shrugged in 1957, in which she developed and expressed her philosophy of Objectivism, earned her popular success and enduring recognition. She passed away in 1982. Founded in 1947, The Folio Society applies the highest standards of design, binding, typography and illustration to commercially-produced books. Nearly sixty years on, they publish books that will stand the test of time, in handsome, imaginatively designed and beautifully made editions - a combination of quality and value that few publishers can match. Care and attention is devoted to every detail of the physical attributes of each book.

Exacting standards require that every one has a proper sewn binding and comes in a protective slipcase. A wide range of binding materials are employed, from buckram, silk, leather and hand-marbled papers to traditional woven cloth. We choose from a selection of legible and elegant typefaces, seeking to preserve their character through a combination of modern and traditional printing techniques.

DESIGN - Above all, the feature that distinguishes folio books from most others produced today is the rich variety and sophistication of the binding designs. A wide range of traditional materials - such as buckram, cotton, silk or leather - is employed for the bindings. These costly fabrics are the foundation upon which the artists and designers produce their creations.

Sometimes their designs are printed in ink, but more often they are blocked - that is to say, impressed with foil into the surface of the material; frequently the two processes are employed together. BINDING - All books are sewn in 16-page sections: this gives strength to the book and enables the pages to be opened flat with ease. There are decorative head- and tailbands; also gilded or coloured top edges where we feel they are appropriate. The endpapers, in a wide array of colours, are often printed with maps, illustrations or other designs. Most important of all, the books are hardback-bound to the highest standard, so that they not only look well on the shelves but are always a pleasure to open and read.

PAPER & TYPOGRAPHY - In the typography of Folio books the traditional virtues of legibility and elegance are paramount. The selection of paper for a particular book will involve deciding on a shade and character which harmonises with the illustrations and binding materials.

The papers for Folio Society books are produced by a small number of European mills, chosen for their ability to produce the highest quality papers with absolute consistency. Books printed on inferior stocks will go brown and brittle within a few years; all Folio books are printed on wood-free and acid-free paper, designed for reading and rereading over many generations. THE SLIPCASE - A distinctive feature of Folio Society books which immediately strikes the eye is their presentation not in dust-jackets but in slipcases - the traditional protective covering for fine editions. The dustjacket evolved in the 20th century as a marketing device designed to catch the eye in a crowded bookshop. It does not, however, protect the book, and is itself easily damaged.

With Folio books the design emphasis is on the binding itself, a permanent part of the book. Fine bindings need protection from dust and light, and this is furnished by the slipcase, which matches the binding materials and design of the book. Folio Society Books are a testament to an uncompromising dedication to the craft of bookmaking, a commitment to striving towards perfection which rises above mere commercial considerations.

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Bound and blocked in metallic textured paper andset in Warnock with Birch display, the set contains 1,576 pages in total. Each has a frontispiece and 4 colour illustrations per volume and comes in a blocked slipcase, and the set measures 9½ x 6¼.

It weighs between 9 and 10lbs packed (roughly 4-4.6 kilos). It is a truly magnificent edition and one that would enhance any library, public or private!

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• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Title/Series: Atlas Shrugged
• Format: Hardcover
• Title: Atlas Shrugged
• Type: Novel
• Author: Ayn Rand
• Publication Year: 2019
• Language: English
• Publisher: London Folio Society
• Genre: Science Fiction
• Age Level: Adults
• Special Attributes: ILLUSTRATED SLIPCASED GIFT EDITION