Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Now available in paperback comes the bestselling adventure book by Jon Krakauer, the acclaimed author of Into the Wild. When disaster struck during his ascent of Mt. Everest, killing eight climbers, Krakauer survived by luck, skill, and discipline. Now, he has written the definitive account of this headline-making tragedy. Illustrations.Jon Krakauer is the author of eight novels and has been honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters with an Academy Award for Literature. Krakauer, according to the award citation, combines the persistence and boldness of investigative journalism's best traditions with the stylistic delicacy and profound insight of a born writer. Jon Krakauer's website is www.jonkrakauer.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780679457527 |
| ISBN 10 | 0679457526 |
| Title | Into Thin Air |
| Author | Jon Krakauer |
| Series | Modern Library Exploration |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1997-04-22 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Winner of Alex Award - YALSA 1998, Winner of New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age., Winner of YALSA Best Books for Young Adults. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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