I just finished The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, and I loved it. I found the book to be truly fascinating, and I am obsessed with Howard Roark. This book easily now has found a place among my favorites. I never would have thought that I could find a book about architecture to be interesting, as such just is not a subject of interest to me, at least it never has been in the past, but The Fountainhead was amazing, and has now given me a new interest in architecture. Though I cannot expect anything else written about the subject, to come anywhere near this book.
Because of this book I have also grown an interest in Frank Lloyd Wright, as it can be easily seen how Roark's theories of building very much parallel that of Wright, it was also said that Wright did not like to deal with people, Roark's personality seems to reflect Wright's.
I know a lot of people disagree with the philosophy of Rand, but I myself do not find anything disagreeable about it, nor do I see why so many others have such an adverse reaction to it. Personally I agree with many of her ideas. I envy Roark, and aspire to have what he has. There were a few speaches within the book that I just thought were brillaint.
9:40 PM - 8/5/2008 -
The Fountainhead
I'm glad you read the Fountainhead - Ayn Rand is a brilliant author and you are right, Howard Roark is amazing. It is listed among one of the influential books in my life - and while I didn't go into deep detail about it on my blog, I too wish to aspire to be Howard Roark. Keep what is beautiful and functional, rather than working with function alone - and if they don't build your dream, then destroy it it dynamite!
Next you'll have to read Atlas Shrugged - a little more difficult, but definitely well worth it. Who is John Gault? More stirring speeches as well.
Kamikaze Kurt - 6:18 PM - 8/7/2008
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