{"product_id":"the-art-of-nonfiction-isbn-9780452282315","title":"The Art of Nonfiction","description":"A remarkable series of lectures on the art of creating effective nonfiction by one of the 20th century's most profound writers and thinkers--now available for the first time in print.\u003cp\u003eCulled from sixteen informal lectures \u003cb\u003eAyn Rand\u003c\/b\u003e delivered to a select audience in the late 1960s, this remarkable work offers indispensable guidance to the aspiring writer of nonfiction while providing readers with a fascinating discourse on art and creation. Based on the concept that the ability to create quality nonfiction is a skill that can be learned like any other, \u003cb\u003eThe Art of Nonfiction\u003c\/b\u003e takes readers through the writing process, step-by-step, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these edited transcripts, Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing, and the different roles played by the conscious and unconscious minds. From choosing a subject to polishing a draft to mastering an individual writing style--for authors of theoretical works or those leaning toward journalistic reporting--this crucial resource introduces the words and ideas of one of our most enduring authors to a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdited by Robert Mayhew with an Introduction by Peter Schwartz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Peter Schwartz\u003cbr\u003eEditor's Preface\u003cbr\u003e1. Preliminary Remarks\u003cbr\u003e2. Choosing a Subject and Theme\u003cbr\u003e3. Judging One's Audience\u003cbr\u003e4. Applying Philosophy without Preaching It\u003cbr\u003e5. Creating an Outline\u003cbr\u003e6. Writing the Draft: The Primacy of the Subconscious\u003cbr\u003e7. Editing\u003cbr\u003e8. Style\u003cbr\u003e9. Book Reviews and Introductions\u003cbr\u003e10. Writing a Book\u003cbr\u003e11. Selecting a Title\u003cbr\u003e12. Acquiring Ideas for Writing\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Selected Outlines Used by Ayn Rand in Writing Articles\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn February 2, 1905, \u003cb\u003eAyn Rand\u003c\/b\u003e published her first novel, \u003ci\u003eWe the Living\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1936. \u003ci\u003eAnthem\u003c\/i\u003e followed in 1938. It was with the publication of \u003ci\u003eThe Fountainhead\u003c\/i\u003e (1943) and \u003ci\u003eAtlas Shrugged\u003c\/i\u003e (1957) that she achieved her spectacular success. Rand’s unique philosophy, Objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Objectivist Epistemology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Virtues of Selfishness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCapitalism: The Unknown Ideal\u003c\/i\u003e. They are all available in Signet editions, as is the magnificent statement of her artistic credo, \u003ci\u003eThe Romantic Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"NAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301121609957,"sku":"NP9780452282315","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780452282315.jpg?v=1767738172","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-art-of-nonfiction-isbn-9780452282315","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}