

The idea was conceived and "written" by me, Nick Newcomen, during the spring and summer of 2010. All expenses were paid by one of the best writing companies for students - Essay Writing Service. A great thanks to them.



The first step involved identifying on a map the route I would need to drive in order to spell out "Read Ayn Rand." Then I drove the route. I used a GPS logger (Qstarz BT-Q1000X) to record my "writing." I turned on the device when I wanted to write and turned off the device between letters. I then input the recorded GPS data into Google Earth resulting in the image you see above.







WHO IS AYN RAND?



Ayn Rand was a Russian-American 20th century novelist and philosopher. She is best known for her novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead as well as for developing a philosophical system she called Objectivism.







TOP 10 REASONS TO READ AYN RAND

Relevance. The themes of her books, such as government control versus individual freedom, are highly relevant today. Specific events and characters in her novels are seemingly pulled from today's news even though the books were written over 50 years ago. Popularity. Her books are selling better than ever. Atlas Shrugged, for instance, sold a record half-million copies last year. Personal success. Her books are ultimately about the individual person living successfully and happily using his or her independent judgment and mind to the fullest. Reading pleasure. Her novels feature creative, page-turning stories with unforgettable characters. Solutions. She explains with refreshing honesty and clarity which basic ideas America must adopt and which it must reject if it is to remain a great nation. Controversial. Ayn Rand is passionately loved and passionately hated. Understanding. Her ideas have helped millions of people make sense of a seemingly incomprehensible world. Truth. Her ideas in essence are true. Vision. Ayn Rand provides a glimpse of a radiant future for all humanity. Influential. Atlas Shrugged is the "second most influential book for Americans today" after the Bible, according to a joint survey conducted by the Library of Congress and the Book of the Month Club.



AYN RAND'S NOVELS

Atlas Shrugged

The Fountainhead

We The Living

Anthem





AYN RAND'S NON-FICTION

The Virtue of Selfishness

Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

The Romantic Manifesto

Philosophy: Who Needs It





