Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Everest Disaster

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Harrowing survival on Everest's deadliest day.

If the raw power of nature against human ambition captivates you, "Into Thin Air" is a must-read. Jon Krakauer not only takes you on the ill-fated 1996 Everest expedition but also offers introspective musings and heart-wrenching accounts of survival and loss. His firsthand experience as a journalist and climber adds authenticity that makes the book incredibly immersive. It's a gripping narrative that stays with you, long after you've turned the last page.

  • Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (1998)
  • ALA Alex Award (1998)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1997)
  • Boardman Tasker Prize Nominee for Mountain Literature (1997)
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Everest Disaster

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ISBN: 9781447200185
Authors: Jon Krakauer
Publisher: Pan Books
Date of Publication: 2011-07-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.26
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Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air recounts the 1996 Everest disaster, documenting a deadly storm that struck multiple expeditions during their summit attempt. Outside magazine sent Krakauer to join Rob Hall's expedition, and by the end of summit day eight climbers had died. Krakauer's account weaves the day-to-day drama on the mountain with reflections on the broader history of Everest expeditions. Written within months of the events, the narrative conveys the majesty of the peak alongside the human cost of attempting its summit, including Krakauer's own contemplation of what happened.
 

Harrowing survival on Everest's deadliest day.

If the raw power of nature against human ambition captivates you, "Into Thin Air" is a must-read. Jon Krakauer not only takes you on the ill-fated 1996 Everest expedition but also offers introspective musings and heart-wrenching accounts of survival and loss. His firsthand experience as a journalist and climber adds authenticity that makes the book incredibly immersive. It's a gripping narrative that stays with you, long after you've turned the last page.

  • Pulitzer Prize Nominee for General Nonfiction (1998)
  • ALA Alex Award (1998)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1997)
  • Boardman Tasker Prize Nominee for Mountain Literature (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.