The Fountainhead: Graphic Novel SPECIAL PROJECTS:

As Ayn Rand observed: “Art is the indispensable medium for the communication of a moral ideal.” Her observation has inspired the artistic approach we’ve pioneered at The Atlas Society, including animated videos, visually creative social media and graphic novel adaptations of Ayn Rand’s works: Anthem, Red Pawn, and Top Secret (underway).

While others have announced—then abandoned—plans to bring Rand’s literature to life in graphic novel format, The Atlas Society has forged steadily ahead, painstakingly adapting one work after another, creating a vast distribution network with partner organizations, and even producing animated video series based on our adaptations.

We were the first to recognize and capitalize on the growth of the graphic novel market. While young people’s leisure reading has plummeted during recent decades, the growth of the graphic novel category defies downward reading trends. Graphic novel sales have risen 110% since 2019—and the over 5 million people attending Comic Cons annually help drive demand. Graphic novels are the fastest growing category in libraries of all kinds.

As one donor tells us, “I’ve been trying to get my son to read Ayn Rand and he won’t do it… but he’ll read a graphic novel!”

Now we’re setting our sights higher, with our most ambitious artistic project to date: a graphic novel adaptation of The Fountainhead.

The Fountainhead will lapse into public domain in 2038. With 2023 marking the 70th anniversary of the publication of The Fountainhead, we thought it the perfect time to kick off work on adapting this epic novel to the graphic novel genre. We have partnered with Bosch Fawstin, an American cartoonist, artist and deep admirer of Rand’s literature to undertake this monumental creative project.

“I love this project, love the story, similar to how Roark loved designing his buildings. I will work around the clock if necessary…It’s a dream project, so thank you for giving me hope that it might have a chance to exist in the world.”

– Bosch Fawstin

“The launch of work on a graphic novel adaptation of The Fountainhead marks a shift in how we’re approaching our mission at The Atlas Society. We’re not just planning for the next quarter, the next year, or even a few years down the road—we’re also planning for the next decade, and the decades thereafter. Expect more of this. The best is yet to come.” –

Jennifer Anju Grossman, CEO

365 Days of Ayn Rand Inspiration

365 Days of Cats. 365 Days of Bible Verses. 365 Days of Shoes. You’ve seen those page-a-day calendars featuring everything from pets to recipes. Five years ago we decided to jump into this category with a 365 Days of Ayn Rand Inspiration daily calendar.

While artistically rendered Ayn Rand quotes are the main attraction, we also incorporate inspiration from thinkers ranging from Thomas Sowell to Frederick Douglass to the Austrian Economists—as well as modern day entrepreneurs, and our own scholars, with humorous graphics sprinkled into the mix.

“I love this calendar! I keep it on my coffee table and read the quote of the day out loud to my family when we sit down to watch TV at night. Sometimes I post them on my Instagram too.” – Lori B.

“I love the variety of perspectives, styles, vignettes, that capture the spirit of Ayn Rand each day. WELL DONE!!!! Thank you.” – Patrick P.