Into Thin Air : A Personal Account of the Everest Disaster
(Autor) Jon KrakauerJon Krakauer's Into Thin Air is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended in the worst single-season death toll in the peak's history. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day, eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions.One of the inspirations for the major motion picture Everest, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley.'Into Thin Air ranks among the great adventure books of all time.' - Wall Street Journal'A harrowing tale of the perils of high-altitude climbing, a story of bad luck and worse judgment and of heartbreaking heroism.' - People
Jon Krakauer
Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer known for his gripping, investigative nonfiction works. He gained widespread acclaim for his book "Into the Wild," which tells the tragic true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness and ultimately perished.
Krakauer's writing style is characterized by his meticulous research, immersive storytelling, and exploration of complex moral and ethical themes. He has also written other notable works, including "Into Thin Air," which chronicles the disastrous 1996 Mount Everest expedition that claimed the lives of several climbers.
Krakauer's contributions to literature lie in his ability to create compelling narratives that delve into the human psyche, exploring themes of adventure, survival, and the pursuit of meaning in the face of adversity. His works have had a significant impact on the literary genre of investigative journalism and narrative nonfiction, inspiring readers to question the limits of human endurance and the nature of our connection to the natural world.
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