Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 07.16.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 07.16.15

”A right doesn’t include the material implementation of that right by other men; it includes only the freedom to earn that implementation by one’s own effort.” - Ayn Rand

NEW: "Ask the Gulch" Got a question about Objectivism? Ayn Rand? Politics? Life? Dinner? Or... anything else for that matter. The Gulch wants to hear it. Ask away. 20,000+ members in the Gulch want to answer your questions.

Recent "Ask the Gulch" questions: How could Ayn Rand be married to a man and claim that she loved and admired him, and have a long term open affair with another man? 169 comments Social Security a con or a necessity? 100 comments Where's the best place/site to purchase the most up to date laptop computer? 45 comments What is your #1 single biggest challenge with applying Objectivism in your life right now? 130 comments Just type your question and hit the "Ask the Gulch!"button. It's that simple. Read more "Ask the Gulch" questions now.

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NEW Atlas Shrugged Trilogy eBay Auctions! 15 new props used in the filming of the Atlas Shrugged Trilogy are up for auction on eBay rightnow including John Galt's keys and key chain. See all of the items up for auction and start bidding now.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 07.07.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 07.07.15

"The basic premise of the Founding Fathers was man's right to his own life, to his own liberty, to the pursuit of his own happiness - which means: man's right to exist for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself...." - Ayn Rand

"Ideal" Hits Shelves Today! Ayn Rand's new book (yes, you read that right) hits shelves today. Written in 1934, Ideal is the story of a beautiful but tormented actress, Kay Gonda, accused of murder. Now on the run, she turns to six fans for help. Ideal began as a novel but Ayn Rand later came to believe the piece would be better realized as a play. Now, both versions of Ideal are available for the first time ever to the millions of Ayn Rand fans around the world. Order Ayn Rand's "Ideal" now.

PRODUCERS ONLY: Ayn Rand’s Handwritten Notes In the 1960s, Ayn Rand made handwritten observations in the margins of Barry Goldwater’s new book. These notes remained under lock and key until Atlas Shrugged Producer John Aglialoro purchased them in 1986. Only once before have they been made public and only to Galt's Gulch Online Producers. In honor of Ayn Rand's new book, we are re-releasing them to Gulch Producers today. Become a Producer and see Ayn Rand’s personal notes on The Conscience of a Conservative

Christmas in July: Save up to 50% on the 20th Century Motor Cap Christmas in July continues in Galt's Gulch Online with today's deal on theAWESOME 20th Century Motor cap. Save 38% on the cap now or become a Producer in Galt's Gulch and save 50%. Get your 20th Century Motor cap now.

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NEW Atlas Shrugged Trilogy eBay Auctions! 10 new props used in the filming of the Atlas Shrugged Trilogy are up for auction on eBay including the newspaper reporting the death of Cherryl Taggart. See all of the items up for auction and start bidding now.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 06.30.15

The Atlas Shrugged Merchandise Store is Moving!

An Atlas Shrugged television series is in the works, the Gulch is humming, and this August, the official Atlas Shrugged merchandise store is moving! It's time for us to clear the shelves so each day in July we’ll be handing out HUGE discounts on everything in the official Atlas Shrugged store including books, posters, t-shirts, official signed memorabilia and much more. Don't miss out. Subscribe to the daily Christmas in July event email now.

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New Ayn Rand Book! (That's not a typo.) Ideal was written in 1934 as a novel, but Ayn Rand thought the theme of the piece would be better realized as a play and put the novel aside. Now, both versions of Ideal are available for the first time ever to the millions of Ayn Rand fans around the world, giving them a unique opportunity to explore the creative process of Rand as she wrote first a book, then a play, and the differences between the two. Pre-order Ayn Rand's "Ideal" now.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 06.18.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 06.18.15

"An inventor is a man who asks 'Why?' of the universe and lets nothing stand between the answer and his mind." - Ayn Rand

Atlas Shrugged eBay Auctions Are Back! 5 official props used in the filming of the Atlas Shrugged Trilogy are now up for auction including Dagny Taggart's ID card from Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?

Hurry... these auctions are open only until June 24th. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Atlas Shrugged history. See everything on the auction block in the Gulch and start bidding now.

Sign up as a Gulch Producer Today and Score a Signed "Who is John Galt?" Poster This iconic poster, signed by Producers John Aglialoro and Harmon Kaslow, sells in the Atlas Shrugged Store for $99.95. Sign up as a Producer in the Gulch today, and receive this incredible collector's item FREE. *Offer good while supplies last. Supplies are limited. Become a Gulch Producer and get your autographed poster now.

*Existing Galt's Gulch Producers Save 75% on the Who is John Galt? Poster Already a Gulch Producer? Head to Galt's Gulch now to see how you can get the signed Atlas Shrugged "Who is John Galt?" poster for just $24.95. Grab your autographed poster now before they're gone!

The Atlas Society Atlas Summit Starts Today! To everyone participating in this year's Atlas Summit in New Hampshire, have great time!

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 06.04.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 06.04.15

”Why is it that in our personal lives, most of us realize that the world doesn’t owe us a living, yet in our public lives we have accepted an obligation to provide food, shelter, jobs, education, pensions, medical care, child support and other goods to every member of society?” - Dr. David Kelley

JUST RELEASED: John Galt's Speech (Raw Footage) Need a little pick-me-up to get through the rest of the week? Watch the new raw footage of John Galt's speech in Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? and get inspired to change the world... or stop its motor.

This scaled down version of the epic speech in Ayn Rand's novel was expertly crafted by Dr. David Kelley. Watch the video, and then go behind the scenes with the writer himself in the exclusive Galt's Gulch interview. Get inspired. Watch John Galt's speech in Galt's Gulch.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Dr. David Kelley You asked. He answered. The exclusive interview with The Atlas Society founder and Atlas Summit keynote speaker, Dr. David Kelley, is now available in Galt’s Gulch Online. Find out what the current relationship is between the Ayn Rand Institute and The Atlas Society, how a church leader introduced Dr. Kelley to Ayn Rand, and more. Read the full length David Kelley interview only in the Gulch.

NEW: Who Is Going to Stop MeT-shirt Tell them you won't be held back with this bold addition to your Ayn Rand collection. This comfortable t-shirt is sure to inspire you, and anyone else who catches a glimpse of it, every time time you wear it… which will be frequently since it is such an awesome shirt! Get your Who Is Going to Stop Me t-shirt now.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 05.21.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 05.21.15

”One cannot force men -- or nations -- to live as human beings if they prefer to be swine in a collectivist pig pen.” - Ayn Rand

Who is Hank Ragnar? Have you devoured the Ayn Rand library? Do you find yourself in search of books with similar themes that incorporate Objectivist principles? Look no further. The newest book in the Hank Ragnar series, Trails of Injustice, by the Gulch's very own dbhalling and khalling, has just hit shelves, and we sat down with the authors to to get a behind the scenes look at just how much Ayn Rand has influenced their work. Read the exclusive Galt’s Gulch interview with DK Halling in the Gulch now.

NEW: Galt’s Gulch Online Walkthrough (How to Use the Gulch) With the Atlas Shruggedtelevision series on the horizon, there has never been a better time to escape to Galt's Gulch. However, when you first land in the Gulch, there’s so many like-minded people to meet and so many great conversations happening, that knowing where to start can be a bit tricky. To make navigating the Gulch easier, we’ve built a short walkthrough. Try the new Galt's Gulch Walkthrough now.

NEW: Hank Ragnar Series T-shirts Celebrate the highly anticipated release of the second book in the Hank Ragnar series, Trails of Injustice, with official DK Halling t-shirts. Get your official Hank Ragnar t-shirt now.

UPDATE: Stream Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? Online The new G-rated version of Atlas Shrugged Part 3 is now available in 12 additional countries including Brazil and Russia. Check availability and rent ASP3 tonight.

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 05.14.15

Atlas Shrugged Newsletter: 05.14.15

”Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” - Ayn Rand

NEW: Stream Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? Online This Friday night, instead of paying to sit in a crowded theater with sticky floors, kick back in the comfort of your own home and rent the new G rated version of ASP3.

This exclusive G rated edit presents a great opportunity to introduce the younger members of your family to the inspirational message of Ayn Rand and Atlas Shrugged. Rent Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? now.

PRODUCERS ONLY: Help Interview Dr. David Kelley We’ll be publishing an exclusive Galt’s Gulch Online interview with Atlas Society founder and Atlas Summit keynote speaker Dr. David Kelley on June 1st. Galt's Gulch Online Producers are invited to help interview Dr. David Kelley by submitting questions. This is your chance to ask Dr. David Kelley anything. Become a Producer and ask David Kelley a question in Galt's Gulch.

NEW: Wyatt Junction T-shirt This summer, take a trip on the John Galt Line to Wyatt Junction, Colorado where business is booming thanks to Wyatt Oil, Nielsen Motors, Hammond Cars, and the Stockton Foundry. Don't forget to snag a souvenir, like the comfy Wyatt Junction t-shirt, to commemorate your trip. Get your Wyatt Junction t-shirt now.

Hot in the Gulch: How Many Have Gone On to Read Rand Since Discovering the Gulch? This conversation, initiated by Producer khalling, isn’t just hot… it’s on fire with 250+ comments! Share your personal experience in how you came to find Rand and other Objectivist works. Join the discussion in Galt’s Gulch Online now.

P.S. Where's My Newsletter from Last Week? If you've been digging through your inbox, junk folder, etc. searching for last week's Atlas Shrugged newsletter, stop! There was no newsletter last week (5.07). While we continue to focus our energy on the development of the new Atlas Shrugged television series, we'll be moving the newsletter to a semi-bi-weekly schedule. Stay tuned! Exciting things to come!