Ayn Rand is the originator of the philosophy of Objectivism which has become the centerpiece of the Libertertarian movement.
Anthem was her first book published in the United States.
Born in Russia and emigrating to the United States Rand took her distrust of oppressive government and created a worldwide phenomenon with her classic tomes Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead.
Ayn Rand is the originator of the philosophy of Objectivism which has become the centerpiece of the Libertertarian movement