The Fountainhead
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ayn Rand
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell and Company Limited, 1947
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards are faded and dull with a slight bow, the lettering is muted, and the edges show rubbing with bumped corners; the front endpaper has minor tears and visible glue stains, and the book block shows foxing, yet it still remains a decent copy.
A monumental work of philosophical fiction, The Fountainhead presents the uncompromising vision of architect Howard Roark, a man who champions individualism against the forces of conformity. This powerful narrative illustrates the struggle between creative integrity and societal expectations, arguing for the supremacy of the independent spirit. Rand’s iconic novel details the dramatic conflicts and triumphs of its protagonist as he battles to maintain his artistic principles in a world that seeks to diminish them. The story chronicles the profound impact of his unwavering conviction, offering a compelling examination of ambition, genius, and the pursuit of personal excellence. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of one man's will against the collective.
Author: Ayn Rand
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell and Company Limited, 1947
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards are faded and dull with a slight bow, the lettering is muted, and the edges show rubbing with bumped corners; the front endpaper has minor tears and visible glue stains, and the book block shows foxing, yet it still remains a decent copy.
A monumental work of philosophical fiction, The Fountainhead presents the uncompromising vision of architect Howard Roark, a man who champions individualism against the forces of conformity. This powerful narrative illustrates the struggle between creative integrity and societal expectations, arguing for the supremacy of the independent spirit. Rand’s iconic novel details the dramatic conflicts and triumphs of its protagonist as he battles to maintain his artistic principles in a world that seeks to diminish them. The story chronicles the profound impact of his unwavering conviction, offering a compelling examination of ambition, genius, and the pursuit of personal excellence. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of one man's will against the collective.