Russian-born writer whose “objectivist” philosophy is at the core of her novels, which include The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Signed book: For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand. NY: Random House, 1961. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 242 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To John Benson - Cordially, Ayn Rand 12/16/63.” Light water-staining along top of signed page, sunning to spine and covers and mild page rippling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
