Atlas Shrugged (1957) first edition is a landmark work of American literature and political philosophy, written by Ayn Rand and published by Random House. As Rand’s magnum opus, the novel blends mystery, romance, and speculative fiction to explore her philosophy of Objectivism, centered on individualism, reason, and the moral right to pursue one’s own happiness. The story follows Dagny Taggart, Hank Rearden, and other innovators struggling against a society collapsing under collectivism, while the enigmatic John Galt leads a strike of the world’s creative minds. A first edition of Atlas Shrugged is highly prized by collectors for its cultural impact, bold themes, and iconic status in mid-20th-century American publishing.
