{"product_id":"anthem-special-annotated-collectors-edition-with-a-foreward-by-ayn-rand-paperback","title":"Anthem: Special Annotated Collectors Edition with a Foreward by Ayn Rand - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAyn Rand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAyn Rand\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom The Author of \"ATLAS SHRUGGED\" and \"THE FOUNTAINHEAD\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, first published in 1937 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age as a result of the evils of irrationality and collectivism and the weaknesses of socialistic thinking and economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the word \"I\" has disappeared from the language).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As is common in her work, Rand draws a clear distinction between the \"socialist\/communal\" values of equality and brotherhood and the \"productive\/capitalist\" values of achievement and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This Special Collector's Edition contains both the unedited and annotated versions of the Ayn Rand's book, with notes and observations for study, and a Foreward by Ayn Rand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e REVIEWS: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A compelling dystopian look at paranoia from one of the most unique and perceptive writers of our time\"\u003cbr\u003e - New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A diamond in the rough, often dwarfed by the superstar company it keeps with the author's more popular work, but every bit as gripping, daring and powerful.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Publisher's Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Ayn Rand was more of a prophet than many people once realized.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Alan Greenspan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthem\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51796663927072,"sku":"9781936828111","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/55abb99ff3da995cf2ae61429312d923.webp?v=1780764528","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/anthem-special-annotated-collectors-edition-with-a-foreward-by-ayn-rand-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}