Polar
Arnold, Anthea.
Eight Men in a Crate: The Ordeal of the Advance Party of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-1957. 2008 UK #24969,
$35.-
The only account of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955-58) Advance Party which endured a harrowing Antarctic winter holed up in a Sno-Cat crate and sleeping in tents.
Barczewski, Stephanie.
Antarctic Destinies: Scott, Shackleton and the Changing Face of Heroism. 2007 UK #24962,
$49.95
A look at the evolution of the reputations of the two most famous expeditions from the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration Scotts 'Terra Nova' (1910-12) and Shackletons 'Endurance' (1914-16) expeditions.
Davis, John King.
With the "Aurora" in the Antarctic 1911-1914. 2007 UK #24970,
$75.-
The first reprint of Davis' scarce personal account of Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-14).
Rose, Lisle A.
Explorer: The Life of Richard E. Byrd. 2008 US #25015,
$34.95
The first complete, balance biography of one of recent history's most dynamic figures.
Thomson, John.
Elephant Island and Beyond: The Life and Diaries of Thomas Orde Lees. 2003 UK #22895,
$65.-
The diaries of the person generally regarded as the least popular on Shackletons historic 1914-16 Endurance expedition, it is believed he would have been the first victim of cannibalism.
Mountaineering
Alpinist #24 Summer 2008. 2008 #25040,
$10.95
In this issue: Mountain Profile: Denali, Tommy Caldwell, Jonathan Thesenga, Andrew Burr, Valery Babanov, Eamonn Walsh, Peter Croft, Topher Donaghue, Jack Tackle, and lots more!
Clinch, Elizabeth & Nicholas.
Through a Land of Extremes: The Littledales of Central Asia. 2008 UK #24964,
$49.95
The previously unpublished story of Teresa and St. George Littledale, known in the 19th century as the greatest English Central Asia travelers of their day.
Coffey, Maria.
Explorers of the Infinite: The Secret Spiritual Lives of Extreme Athletes - and What They Reveal About Near-Death Experiences, Psychic Communication, and Touching the Beyond. 2008 US #25034,
$26.95
Coffey probes the mystical and paranormal experiences of extreme athletes with a strong focus on mountaineers and polar explorers.
Falvey, Pat.
A Journey to Adventure: Stories I Never Thought I'd Tell. 2007 Ireland #24981,
$52.95
Seven summitter Falvey describes, and lavishly illustrates, his climbs on the major peaks of the world - Ama Dablam, Everest, McKinley, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Cho Oyu, Vinson, and others.
Gregory, Alfred.
Photographs from Everest to Africa. 2007 Australia #25012,
$74.95
A photographic retrospective from the official photographer of the 1953 British Everest expedition.
Hall, Lincoln.
Dead Lucky: Life After Death on Mount Everest. 2008 US #25013,
$24.95
The amazing story of Hall's survival after a night out high atop Everest in 2006.
MacKean, Mags.
Meetings on the Edge: A High-level Escape from Office Routine. 2008 UK #25038,
$29.-
MacKean left her full-time career to pursue her dream to be a mountaineer. Her account covers her climbs in the Pyrenees, Nepal (Pisang, 19,983'), McKinley, Mount Baker, and New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Moro, Simone.
8000 Metri di Vita [8000 Metres to Live For]. 2008 Italy #25037,
$99.-
A visually-stunning book on the 14 8000-meter peaks with text in English and Italian.
Vardy, Nigel.
Once Bitten. 2008 UK #25022,
$14.95
The story of three teammates trapped in a severe storm high atop Mount McKinley.
Watson, J. S.
Stone Play: The Art of Bouldering. 2007 UK #25029,
$29.95
A collection of writing and photography on the global phenomenon of bouldering.
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Gogna, Alessandro.
Die Hchsten Gipfel [The Highest Summits]. 2007 Germany #25036,
$95.-
This large-format, photo book features foldout pages focusing on 27 of the world's highest peaks from all seven continents.
Mees, Klaus.
Aufstieg in die Todeszone: Aus dem Tagebuch eines Expeditionsarztes [Ascent into the Death Zone: The Diary of an Expedition Physician]. 2003 Germany #25031,
$29.-
Mees has acted as expedition doctor and has summitted Cho Oyu, Gasherbrum II, and attempted Everest. He discusses his earlier climbs in the Andes and then devotes half the book to his ascent of Cho Oyu.
Nairz, Wolfgang.
Die wilden siebziger Jahre im Himalaya [The wild seventies in the Himalaya]. 2008 Austria #25035,
$55.-
A beautiful book covering Nairz's expeditions to Manaslu (1972), Makalu (1974), Noshaq (1976), Everest (1978), Ama Dablam (1979, 1985), and Cho Oyu (1982) plus a DVD with video!
Sauer, Hans Dieter.
Die Herausforderung: Im Alleingang auf den Cho Oyu [The Challenge: A Solo Attempt on Cho Oyu]. 2004 Germany #25032,
$29.-
Sauer made three solo attempts on Cho Oyu (1978, 1980, 1982). During these attempts he endured a fall, a broken nose, and severe frostbite. His claimed success in 1982 has been cast in doubt.
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