We The Living
RAND, Ayn
Published by The Macmillan Company, 1936
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First Edition. First edition, first printing with "Set up and printed. Published April, 1936." on the copyright page. Lacking dust jacket. Tan cloth with lettering in blue shows minor discoloration. Bookplate of former owner on the front pastedown, name and inscription of former owner on the front free endpaper. Pages are lightly tanned and clean. Rand's first published novel, only 3,000 copies of the first edition were printed. Seller Inventory # mon0002498163
Bibliographic Details
Title: We The Living
Publisher: The Macmillan Company
Publication Date: 1936
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition
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We The Living
Published by
Signet Books, NY, 1971
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Acorn Books Northwest, Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st thus Edition. A crisp unmarked copy with very minor spine crease, light scuffing to rear covers (white); book appears to be unread, tight and solid. Mass-market paperback. A near fine volume for those building a completist library of Rand's books. First Signet printing, T1791. Seller Inventory # 006151
We the Living
Published by
Signet, 1959
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Et Al's Read & Unread Books, Wausau, WI, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very Good white illustrated wraps with yellow pagination edges. Light rub wear & toning else bright, snug & unmarked. Late printing mass market paperback with $2.50 cover. Seller Inventory # RCR9182015
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We The Living
Published by
Signet, 1959
Used
Paperback
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used. In a world where the echoes of the past weave a dense tapestry of ideological warfare, Ayn Rand?s "We The Living" emerges like a stubborn weed growing through the cracks of a dystopian sidewalk. Published in 1959 by Signet, this novel is a peculiar concoction of philosophical musings and romantic entanglements that somehow manages to both celebrate individualism and chastise collectivism, all while painting a bleak portrait of post-revolutionary Russia. If you ever wondered what happens when a heady dose of existential angst meets a dramatic love triangle, this is your ticket to a rather convoluted emotional ride. You see, the book is as much about the struggle of its characters as it is about Rand?s relentless monologue on the virtues of selfhood. Our protagonist, Kira Argounova, finds herself navigating the choppy waters of an oppressive society, where the only thing that seems to thrive is the relentless pursuit of ?the self.? This isn?t just a love story; it?s an ode to the solitary soul who dares to stand against a tide of conformity?albeit with an overabundance of melodrama that could make Shakespeare roll over in his grave. Brace yourself for passages that may leave you contemplating your existence while wondering if you should be laughing or crying. As you flip through the pages of this well-worn tome, you might encounter characters whose names you?ll soon forget but whose ideals will stick around like that one uncle who just won?t leave the party. Kira, Andrei, and the ever-resent Victor engage in a dance of passion and despair that feels like a dramatic performance gone awry. It?s as if Rand herself stood behind them, waving her hands and shouting, ?Feel! Think! Suffer! But whatever you do, don?t be a conformist!? If you?re pondering whether this book is merely a philosophical treatise dressed up as a narrative, you wouldn?t be alone in that suspicion. The book is rife with monologues that would make even the most seasoned philosophy student sigh, ?Not again.? If you enjoy existential rants delivered with a side of romantic tension and the occasional societal critique, you might just find yourself oddly charmed, or at least bemused, by Kira and her compatriots. Just don?t expect them to be the life of the party?they?re far too busy wrestling with their ideals and the oppressive weight of the world around them. And if you?re thinking of taking on this literary behemoth, prepare for a journey that feels less like a leisurely stroll through a sunny park and more like a trek through a fog-filled alleyway. Expect to be challenged, provoked, and possibly even bewildered by the twists and turns of human nature that Rand translates onto the page. You may find yourself asking profound questions about freedom, love, and the meaning of life, or, more likely, just cursing the day you decided to pick up the book at your local second-hand shop. Condition: Used, but don?t let that fool you. This copy has seen the world and back, complete with dog-eared pages that once held the weight of philosophical arguments and perhaps the odd coffee spill, giving it character?like a well-loved dog that still thinks it can chase the mailman. The spine may be a tad cracked, but isn?t there beauty in imperfection? Each scar tells a story, after all, much like Kira?s own tumultuous life journey. So, if you find yourself drawn to tales of defiance, philosophical ruminations, and the stark realities of living in a society that often feels as stifling as a wool sweater in July, "We The Living" might just be the book for you. Just remember to keep your expectations low and your sarcasm levels high. It?s a unique addition to your reading repertoire, and let?s face it, what?s life without a dash of irony? You can find this captivatingly convoluted piece of literature, along with other delightful oddities, at Crappy Old Books. Happy reading! Seller Inventory # 1592
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We the Living (75th-Anniversary Edition)
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_455716046
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We the Living (75th-Anniversary Edition)
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_450055714
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We the Living (75th-Anniversary Edition)
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_429901697
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We the Living
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 20C15_7_0451187849
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We the Living
Published by
Signet, New York, 1991
ISBN 10: 0451158601
ISBN 13: 9780451158604
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: Orielis' Books, CHAPEL HILL, NC, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Thirty-Second Printing. Corners bumped, slight edge wear, a little yellowing. Some pages partially detached from spine, else very good. Ayn Rand's first novel, originally published in 1936. "This book is Ayn Rand's first novel. Its theme is one of the most significant of our day - the individual against the state. It portrays the impact of the Russian revolution on three human beings who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness. It tells of a girl's passionate love, held like a fortress against the corrupting evil of a totalitarian state."; 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Seller Inventory # 006382
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We the Living (75th-Anniversary Edition)
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_437074395
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We the Living
ISBN 10: 045123359X
ISBN 13: 9780451233592
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Paperback
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 13E19_5_045123359X