The Fountainhead: A Novel by Ayn Rand [Early Issue]

Rand, Ayn

Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis - New York, 1943

Scarce early printing with original wrapper priced 3.00. Copyright, 1943, by The Bobbs-Merrill Company." Larger 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" design. Contains first edition points: page number 9 appears as o; referred mispelled refrred at 5th line of page 321; G. W. at page 381; Dominique mispelled Domininque at page 480. Brick red full-cloth boards, gilt cover and spine titles, moderate cover, corner wear, rub. Pages very good. Antiquarian signature at front endpaper: "Stella Dunsbury, Baltimore, June '46." Bind good, some cant; hinges intact. Dust wrapper, some edge wear, rub, chip; unclipped $3.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Second issue jacket w/Rand photo and three reviews at back panel. Rare near very good early printing printing in near good wrapper. The Fountainhead is an unprecedented phenomenon in modern literature. Arguably the century's most challenging novel of ideas; when first published it created a public furor and worldwide interest in Ayn Rand. On the surface, it is the story of a gifted young architect, his violent battle with conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with the beautiful woman who struggles to defeat him. In his fight for success, he first discovers and then rejects the seductive power of fame and money, finding that individual integrity must ultimately triumph. The story addresses a number of universal themes: the strength of the creative soul, the tug between good and evil, the threat of fascism, whether overt or hidden. The confrontation of these themes, along with the amazing stroke of Rand's writing, combine to give this creative classic its enduring influence. More relevant today than when written. Manufactured in the United States. 754 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 021566

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Fountainhead: A Novel by Ayn Rand [Early...
Publisher: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis - New York
Publication Date: 1943
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.
Book Type: Book