New York, 1980, 1st edition. 284 pp, 108 col plates. Large-format hardcover, DJ, Fine.
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29 mountaineering articles by top climbers: Moravec, Tichy, Hiebeler, Trenker, Messner, Heckmair, etc, on their exploits in the world's great ranges. A book about the mountains and the breed of men and women who are obsessed with climbing them, with articles ranging from mountain geology and wildlife to thrilling accounts of historic climbs, stunningly well reproduced colour plates, includes the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Sierras, Everest. Includes Seven Summits.