“Amplified Edition” of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged

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Includes:

Handwritten, original manuscript pages and notes regarding key scenes from the author's journals
Video and audio excerpts from Rand's talks on hot button topics from the book and her philosophy, courtesy of The Ayn Rand Archives
Full length audio lectures, including a Q&A on Objectivism, an outline of its basic principles, and commentary on the state of business and government (covered in the ever-timely lecture "Is Atlas Shrugging?")

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Author's Life and Groundbreaking Philosophy:

Illustrated, revealing timeline of the author's life and major works, including personal documents, letters, and correspondence
Photo gallery of early images of the author at work
Informative articles on the author's life, influences, and her philosophy of Objectivism

Additional reader enrichment materials:

Collection of sharable quotes and passages from the novel (via Facebook, Twitter, and email) embedded within the reading experienc
A fun "Who Said That?" quiz to challenge readers to recall some of the most memorable lines from the novel
Endorsements and testimonials from celebrities and business leaders on the enduring power and influence of Atlas Shrugged
A Discussion Guide to aid in book group or classroom conversations, and a catalog of the author's available titles
The trailer for the upcoming documentary Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged., from Mad Universe LLC

Additional Technical Features/Functionalities

Easy in-book navigation features, including text search, bookmarks, custom reader settings, and the ability to flip pages with a tap or swipe
Sidebar annotations alongside the novel hide away for an uninterrupted reading experience
Complete app functionality in both portrait and landscape orientation
Reproduced archival documents and images that can be enlarged to full screen with a double tap
SOURCE URL: http://www.us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/features/amplified_editions/atlas_shrugged.html


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  • Posted by mminnick 10 years, 10 months ago
    This sounds like a good offering in the e-book world. The book is available only in iPad version. At lese I could not find a Kindle or Nook version.
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