Jon Krakauer Into the Wild Fitness through Walking & Survival Skills Paperback
Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780330453677 Publisher: Pan Macmillan (Pan Books imprint) Age Range: Adult / Mature Teen (14+) Overview Into the Wild is Jon Krakauer's bestselling account of Chris McCandless, a young graduate who gave away his savings, abandoned his car and walked alone into the Alaskan wilderness in 1992. Four months later his body was found. This brand new paperback suits readers who love true-life adventure and unresolved mystery, and makes a great book club or gift pick for outdoor enthusiasts and true-story fans. About the Book In April 1992 Christopher McCandless hitchhiked to Alaska and walked into the wilderness north of Mount McKinley, determined to live off the land alone. Renaming himself "Alexander Supertramp", he had already given away his savings, burned his remaining cash and abandoned his car, following in spirit the wilderness heroes Jack London and John Muir he admired. Krakauer reconstructs McCandless's final months through interviews, journal entries and research into the abandoned bus where he died. The narrative explores the pull wild nature exerts over the imagination, the risks idealistic young men take, and the fraught bond between fathers and sons. Krakauer, a mountaineer himself, draws on his own brushes with danger to illuminate McCandless's choices without judgement or sentimentality. The result is a taut, page-turning mystery and a compassionate character study that has become a modern classic of American non-fiction, later adapted into the acclaimed 2007 film directed by Sean Penn. Whether read as adventure, tragedy or cautionary tale, it remains a searching, unforgettable examination of freedom, obsession and the cost of chasing an ideal to its furthest extreme. Award-winning author: Krakauer received the 1999 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Gripping true story: A real-life mystery told with the pace and tension of a thriller. Thought-provoking themes: Sparks discussion on wilderness ethics, self-reliance and idealism. Perfect for book clubs and classrooms: Widely used in school literature and social studies curricula. Great gift: Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers and true-adventure readers. Brand new paperback: Convenient, portable format for reading anywhere. About the Author Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer celebrated for his investigative non-fiction. In 1999 he received the Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, whose citation praised his blend of tenacious journalism and literary insight. He is also the author of Into Thin Air, Under the Banner of Heaven and Where Men Win Glory, and his own experience of high-risk climbing informs the empathy he brings to Into the Wild. Why You'll Love This True Story A haunting, beautifully reported account that reads like a thriller while asking searching questions about freedom, risk and the pull of the wild - an unforgettable read for adventure lovers and thoughtful readers. Please Note: This listing is for the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9780330453677; the cover received may vary slightly from the image shown.
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Details:Jon Krakauer Into the Wild Fitness through Walking & Survival Skills Paperback
Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780330453677 Publisher: Pan Macmillan (Pan Books imprint) Age Range: Adult / Mature Teen (14+) Overview Into the Wild is Jon Krakauer's bestselling account of Chris McCandless, a young graduate who gave away his savings, abandoned his car and walked alone into the Alaskan wilderness in 1992. Four months later his body was found. This brand new paperback suits readers who love true-life adventure and unresolved mystery, and makes a great book club or gift pick for outdoor enthusiasts and true-story fans. About the Book In April 1992 Christopher McCandless hitchhiked to Alaska and walked into the wilderness north of Mount McKinley, determined to live off the land alone. Renaming himself "Alexander Supertramp", he had already given away his savings, burned his remaining cash and abandoned his car, following in spirit the wilderness heroes Jack London and John Muir he admired. Krakauer reconstructs McCandless's final months through interviews, journal entries and research into the abandoned bus where he died. The narrative explores the pull wild nature exerts over the imagination, the risks idealistic young men take, and the fraught bond between fathers and sons. Krakauer, a mountaineer himself, draws on his own brushes with danger to illuminate McCandless's choices without judgement or sentimentality. The result is a taut, page-turning mystery and a compassionate character study that has become a modern classic of American non-fiction, later adapted into the acclaimed 2007 film directed by Sean Penn. Whether read as adventure, tragedy or cautionary tale, it remains a searching, unforgettable examination of freedom, obsession and the cost of chasing an ideal to its furthest extreme. Award-winning author: Krakauer received the 1999 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Gripping true story: A real-life mystery told with the pace and tension of a thriller. Thought-provoking themes: Sparks discussion on wilderness ethics, self-reliance and idealism. Perfect for book clubs and classrooms: Widely used in school literature and social studies curricula. Great gift: Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers and true-adventure readers. Brand new paperback: Convenient, portable format for reading anywhere. About the Author Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer celebrated for his investigative non-fiction. In 1999 he received the Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, whose citation praised his blend of tenacious journalism and literary insight. He is also the author of Into Thin Air, Under the Banner of Heaven and Where Men Win Glory, and his own experience of high-risk climbing informs the empathy he brings to Into the Wild. Why You'll Love This True Story A haunting, beautifully reported account that reads like a thriller while asking searching questions about freedom, risk and the pull of the wild - an unforgettable read for adventure lovers and thoughtful readers. Please Note: This listing is for the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9780330453677; the cover received may vary slightly from the image shown.
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Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780330453677 Publisher: Pan Macmillan (Pan Books imprint) Age Range: Adult / Mature Teen (14+) Overview Into the Wild is Jon Krakauer's bestselling account of Chris McCandless, a young graduate who gave away his savings, abandoned his car and walked alone into the Alaskan wilderness in 1992. Four months later his body was found. This brand new paperback suits readers who love true-life adventure and unresolved mystery, and makes a great book club or gift pick for outdoor enthusiasts and true-story fans. About the Book In April 1992 Christopher McCandless hitchhiked to Alaska and walked into the wilderness north of Mount McKinley, determined to live off the land alone. Renaming himself "Alexander Supertramp", he had already given away his savings, burned his remaining cash and abandoned his car, following in spirit the wilderness heroes Jack London and John Muir he admired. Krakauer reconstructs McCandless's final months through interviews, journal entries and research into the abandoned bus where he died. The narrative explores the pull wild nature exerts over the imagination, the risks idealistic young men take, and the fraught bond between fathers and sons. Krakauer, a mountaineer himself, draws on his own brushes with danger to illuminate McCandless's choices without judgement or sentimentality. The result is a taut, page-turning mystery and a compassionate character study that has become a modern classic of American non-fiction, later adapted into the acclaimed 2007 film directed by Sean Penn. Whether read as adventure, tragedy or cautionary tale, it remains a searching, unforgettable examination of freedom, obsession and the cost of chasing an ideal to its furthest extreme. Award-winning author: Krakauer received the 1999 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Gripping true story: A real-life mystery told with the pace and tension of a thriller. Thought-provoking themes: Sparks discussion on wilderness ethics, self-reliance and idealism. Perfect for book clubs and classrooms: Widely used in school literature and social studies curricula. Great gift: Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers and true-adventure readers. Brand new paperback: Convenient, portable format for reading anywhere. About the Author Jon Krakauer is an American writer and mountaineer celebrated for his investigative non-fiction. In 1999 he received the Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, whose citation praised his blend of tenacious journalism and literary insight. He is also the author of Into Thin Air, Under the Banner of Heaven and Where Men Win Glory, and his own experience of high-risk climbing informs the empathy he brings to Into the Wild. Why You'll Love This True Story A haunting, beautifully reported account that reads like a thriller while asking searching questions about freedom, risk and the pull of the wild - an unforgettable read for adventure lovers and thoughtful readers. Please Note: This listing is for the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9780330453677; the cover received may vary slightly from the image shown.
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Age group | Adult |
Gender | unisex |
Brand | Jon Krakauer |
format | paperback |
Language | english |
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