Ayn rand the fountainhead first edition

Warner — Thank you for your courage and for a magnificent picture — with my profound gratitude — Ayn Rand. January 7, His career spanned some 45 years, its duration surpassing that of any other of the seminal Hollywood studio moguls.

Rand sold the film rights to Warner several years earlier with the contractual proviso that she would provide the screenplay, which would be unalterable. In fact, the director wanted changes, but Warner supported the author and honored the contract. In the decades since its debut, the film has gained the critical acceptance, even the acclaim, that initially evaded it.

Near fine in a near fine first-issue dust jacket with a touch of rubbing and no fading to the spine, which is endemic to this title. One of the finest association copies possible, linking the famed author with the legendary founder of Warner Brothers and producer of the iconic film. Although Rand was a previously published novelist and had a successful Broadway play, she faced difficulty in finding a publisher she thought right for The Fountainhead.

Spine cracked but all pages intact. Title page clipped at top-right corner. Yellowing to page edges, text clean and unmarked. Overall terrific signed copy of Rand's famous novel, and an extremely rare piece for any collector. Overall in great condition. Ships Fast! Satisfaction Guaranteed!. Later printing of Rands's breakthrough work and her first major literary success. An exceptional example. Published by The Bobbs-Merril Company, Used - Hardcover Condition: Fine.

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition with the words "First Edition" printed on the copyright page. This First Edition, second issue book is in great shape and is bound in the publisher's green boards instead of RED.

The binding is tight, with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear. Includes a custom clamshell slipcase for preservation. Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, First edition, first issue with first edition stated on the copyright page of the author's first major novel, as well as her first best-seller.

Octavo, bound in full morocco, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panel, marbled endpapers, original red cloth bound in at rear. Boldly signed by Ayn Rand on the title page. In fine condition. First Edition; Early Printing.

Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Some staining spots to edge pages Early issue. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. Used - Hardcover Condition: Near Fine. Condition: Near Fine. The book is tight, with some wear to the boards. The binding of the book is tight with NO cocking or leaning. Includes a custom clamshell slipcase to protect the book.

Used - Hardcover Condition: Good. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Stated at copyright: First Edition. Maroon dark red full-cloth boards, gilt cover and spine titles, varying spine wear, crease, rub, bump. Pages very good; no writing. Bind good, moderate offset; hinges intact. Presented and preserved in an original second state wrapper of the first edition. Rare near very good first printing in same wrapper.

Accompanying this first edition is a signed Ayn Rand letter dated June 5, in reference to the The Fountainhead motion picture in pre-production, written and hand signed: "Ayn Rand". Typed on original stationery with Hal Wallis Productions at Paramount Studios letterhead, the message conveys to Miss Nickie Tipps, apparently an executive, that Rand is happy that both the novel and the screenplay also composed by Rand, are both well liked.

Letter has been folded in three. Moderate shelf wear, upper edge discoloration; saddle-stitch bind, fine. Issued by Bobbs-Merrill in response to the deluge of requests for details about the novel and its author. Rand addresses readers and interested parties on her motivation and intent in writing this intriguing novel of philosophical fiction. Quantity: 1. Condition: Good. A good paperback. Published by Signet, NY, Used - Softcover Condition: Near Fine.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Eighth Printing. Publisher's, pictorial card wraps, yellow and white lettering on spine and cover. The volume is in excellent condition, once-read, unmarked, tight, square and clean. Soft Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Later Printing. Unclipped DJ has major rubbing, chipping to edges, now protected.

Published by Penguin Classics, New - Softcover Condition: New. From Ireland to U. Condition: New. Tells the story of Howard Roark, a brilliant architect who dares to stand alone against the hostility of second-hand souls. First published in , this novel presents a view of man's creative potential. It is about ambition, power, gold and love. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: pages. Dimension: x x Weight in Grams: First Thus.

First Scribner printing, Published by Philsdelphia: Blakiston, Used - Hardcover. No Jacket. Clean text, tight binding. First Edition, First Printing of this early reprint edition.

Used - Hardcover Condition: Good. Hard Cover. Cover has light bumping to the top edge of the spine and smudging to the front cover. Jacket has light shelf wear with moderate bumping along the top edge. Used Book. Used - Softcover Condition: Used-Acceptable. Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used-Acceptable. The 25th-Anniversary Edition! A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, scarce, true collectible gem! A collector's item! A perfectly acceptable copy!

Solidly bound copy with heavy and extensive overall wear and use. Clean text on very brittle pages. Heavy or very extensive browning, tanning, foxing or discoloration on page edges, not affecting text. Indented and creased spine. Some wear to cover pages. Slightly bumped corners. Spine reinforced with adhesive tape. Chipped cover page corners.

Published by Plume, New York, Used - Hardcover Condition: Near Fine. Soft Bound. Bumped corners upper left-hand on rear panel produced a crease. Published by Sams , Published by Omnibook, Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Condition: Very Good.

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