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An epic masterpiece.
Set in a near-future U.S.A., Ayn Rand’s thrilling masterpiece features the mysterious disappearance of the top innovators and industrialists—and demonstrates a new moral philosophy: the morality of rational self-interest.
Why Businessmen Need Philosophy
The capitalist’s guide to the ideas behind Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged
Essays on Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged
This is the first scholarly study of Atlas Shrugged, covering the historical, literary, and philosophical aspects of Ayn Rand’s magnum opus. Topics include: the novel’s creation, publication, and reception; its nature as a romantic novel; and its presentation of a radical new philosophy.
A Growing List of Admirers
The books and ideas of Ayn Rand have appealed to a diverse array of influential individuals in various fields, as expressed in their biographies and through media interviews. Here is a sampling of some of these celebrity fans by general category.
Artists and Entertainers
Amber Benson — Actress and Author, best known as “Tara” on TV’s “Buffy”
Mayim Bialik — Actress, best known as TV’s “Blossom”
Sandra Bullock — Actress
Jim Carrey — Actor
LL Cool J — Actor/Musician
Nelson DeMille — Author
Steve Ditko — Comic Book Artist, best known for “Spiderman”
Vince Flynn — Author
Terry Goodkind — Author, best known for “Sword of Truth” series
Sammy Hagar — Musician
Hugh Hefner — Founder of Playboy Magazine
Penn Jillette — Illusionist/Commentator
Angelina Jolie — Actress
Wayne Kramer — Film Director
Jerry Lewis — Comedic Actor
Rob Lowe — Actor
Eva Mendes — Actress
Frank Miller — Comic Book Artist, best known for “Batman”
Brad Pitt — Actor
Christina Ricci — Actress
Gene Simmons — Musician/Author, best known as member of KISS
Steven Spielberg — Film Director
Sharon Stone — Actress
Catherine Taber — Actress
Marlo Thomas — Actress
Gaspard Ulliel — Actor
Vince Vaughn — Actor
Raquel Welch — Actress
Michelle Williams — Actress
Teller — Illusionist/Entertainer (of “Penn & Teller” with Penn Jillette)
Mayim Bialik — Actress, best known as TV’s “Blossom”
Sandra Bullock — Actress
Jim Carrey — Actor
LL Cool J — Actor/Musician
Nelson DeMille — Author
Steve Ditko — Comic Book Artist, best known for “Spiderman”
Vince Flynn — Author
Terry Goodkind — Author, best known for “Sword of Truth” series
Sammy Hagar — Musician
Hugh Hefner — Founder of Playboy Magazine
Penn Jillette — Illusionist/Commentator
Angelina Jolie — Actress
Wayne Kramer — Film Director
Jerry Lewis — Comedic Actor
Rob Lowe — Actor
Eva Mendes — Actress
Frank Miller — Comic Book Artist, best known for “Batman”
Brad Pitt — Actor
Christina Ricci — Actress
Gene Simmons — Musician/Author, best known as member of KISS
Steven Spielberg — Film Director
Sharon Stone — Actress
Catherine Taber — Actress
Marlo Thomas — Actress
Gaspard Ulliel — Actor
Vince Vaughn — Actor
Raquel Welch — Actress
Michelle Williams — Actress
Teller — Illusionist/Entertainer (of “Penn & Teller” with Penn Jillette)
Sports Figures
Billy Beane — Manager, Oakland A’s
David Duval — Professional Golfer
Chris Evert — Professional Tennis Player
Zak Farkes — Major League Baseball Player
Adonal Foyal — Major League Basketball Player
Martina Navratilova — Professional Tennis Player
Cal Ripken, Jr. — Major League Baseball Player
David Duval — Professional Golfer
Chris Evert — Professional Tennis Player
Zak Farkes — Major League Baseball Player
Adonal Foyal — Major League Basketball Player
Martina Navratilova — Professional Tennis Player
Cal Ripken, Jr. — Major League Baseball Player
Business Leaders
Shai Agassi — CEO of Better Place
John Allison — Chairman and CEO of BB&T (retired)
Mark Cuban — Owner of Dallas Mavericks
Chris Del Gatto — Chairman and CEO of CIRCA
Wayne Fortun — President and CEO of Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
Brad Keywell — Founder of Groupon
James M. Kilts — Chairman and CEO of the Gillette Company (retired)
Edward S. Lampert — Retail Business Executive
Andrew Lessman — Founder ProCaps Labs and TWC Industries
Bob Lowres — Managing Director of Relcorp Fiji
John Mackey — CEO of Whole Foods
Shantanu Narayen — CEO of Adobe Systems
T.J. Rodgers — CEO of Cypress Semiconductor
Jimmy Wales — Co-founder of Wikipedia
John Allison — Chairman and CEO of BB&T (retired)
Mark Cuban — Owner of Dallas Mavericks
Chris Del Gatto — Chairman and CEO of CIRCA
Wayne Fortun — President and CEO of Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
Brad Keywell — Founder of Groupon
James M. Kilts — Chairman and CEO of the Gillette Company (retired)
Edward S. Lampert — Retail Business Executive
Andrew Lessman — Founder ProCaps Labs and TWC Industries
Bob Lowres — Managing Director of Relcorp Fiji
John Mackey — CEO of Whole Foods
Shantanu Narayen — CEO of Adobe Systems
T.J. Rodgers — CEO of Cypress Semiconductor
Jimmy Wales — Co-founder of Wikipedia
Media Commentators
Glenn Beck — TV and Radio Commentator
Neal Boortz — Radio Commentator
Rush Limbaugh — TV and Radio Commentator
Dennis Miller — Comedian and Radio Commentator
John Stossel — TV Commentator
Neal Boortz — Radio Commentator
Rush Limbaugh — TV and Radio Commentator
Dennis Miller — Comedian and Radio Commentator
John Stossel — TV Commentator
