Brandt, Anthony. The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search for the Northwest Passage. 2010 US #25488, $28.95
An enthralling history of the adventurers who searched for the NW Passage, the holy grail of 19th-century British exploration.

Heslenfeld, Thijs. Cold: Sailing to Antarctica. 2010 Netherlands #25491, $69.-
A marvelous photo book depicting the Antarctic continent as seen during two voyages on the Dutch barque 'Europa'.

Lainema, Matti & Juha Nurminen. A History of Arctic Exploration: Discovery, Adventure and Endurance at the Top of the World. 2009 US #25490, $59.-
This large-format work is filled with rare illustrations and tells stories of triumph and tragedy in the search for the fabled NW Passage and the race for the North Pole.

Lambert, Andrew. Franklin: Tragic Hero of Polar Navigation. 2009 UK #25501, $39.95
Lambert discovers a new Franklin: a character far more complex, and more truly heroic, than previous histories have allowed.

[Shackleton]. Nimrod: The Journal of the Ernest Shackleton Autumn School Vol 3. 2009 UK #25473, $35.-
This issue contains articles on Shackleton, Crean, Chile, medieval exploration of the North Atlantic, the Antarctic Treaty, Shackleton's first public lectures, and book reviews.

Alpinist #31 Summer 2010. 2010 US #25504, $9.99
Mountain Profile: Logan Massif, Scotland, Leigh Ortenburger, The Dru, and more!




Bowley, Graham. No Way Down: Life and Death on K2. 2010 US #25505, $25.99
Bowley re-creates the dramatic story of the tragic 2008 K2 ascent that claimed the lives of eleven climbers.


Chaya, Maxime. Steep Dreams: My Journey to the Top of the World. 2009 Lebanon #25475, $225.-
A magnificent production from Lebanon's foremost mountaineer.


Gogna, Alessandro. K2: La Montagna Grande. [K2: The Grand Mountain]. 2008 Italy #25482, $45.-
One in a series of four matching, large-format, photo volumes on 8000m peaks.



Groselj, Viki. Everest: Sanje in Resnicnost [Everest: Dreams and Reality]. 2009 Slovenia #25476, $95.-
A wonderful history celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first Slovenian ascent of Everest.


Marwah, Rita Gombu. Nawang Gombu: His Life and Times through Media Clippings. 2007 New Delhi #25499, $89.-
A unique compilation of newspaper and magazine articles written about Nawang Gombu through various phases of his climbing career.


Meulen, Hans van der & Wilco van Rooijen. Puur Presteren [Pure Performance]. 2002 Baarn #25485, $59.-
A nicely printed account of this small two-man expedition which reached the summit of Everest via the North Ridge in 2002.


Nelsson, Richard, ed. Those Who Dared: Stories from the Golden Age of Exploration. 2009 UK #25497, $26.95
A collection of classic adventure travel writing culled from the extensive archives at "The Guardian" and "The Observer".

Van Rooijen, Wilco. Naar Nieuwe Hoogte: Beklimming van de Mount Everest Zonder Zuurstof [To New Heights: Climbing Mount Everest Without Oxygen]. 2005 Netherlands #25486, $59.-
Van Rooijen, one of Holland's top mountaineers, became the first Dutch person to reach the North Pole (1997), the South Pole (2000), and the summit of Everest (2002 and 2004, both without supplemental oxygen). Plus 46-min DVD.


Van Rooijen, Wilco. Surviving K2. 2010 Netherlands #25487, $45.-
Van Rooijen, veteran of two prior K2 expedition and leader of the Dutch Norit K2 team, survived the tragic 2008 K2 season spending three days in the Death Zone.


Wilkinson, Freddie. One Mountain Thousand Summits: The Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2. 2010 US #25503, $24.95
Wilkinson presents the account of four Sherpa guides who survived one of the most devastating disasters in mountaineering history, the tragic K2 season of 2008.

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Scarce Japanese works!
Japanese Alpine Club. Manaslu 1952-3. 1954 Tokyo #25241, $650.-
This profuse official report relates the Japanese reconnaissance in 1952 and attempt in 1953, reaching 7750m.

Japanese Alpine Club. Manaslu 1954-6. 1958 Tokyo #24321, $775.-
This profuse official report relates the Japanese attempt in 1954, the reconnaissance of 1955, and the successful ascent in 1956.

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20th Anniversary Holiday Sale!
In recognition of our 20th anniversary, we are pleased to offer over 300 books and posters (including all items from the Phil Hanson Collection) at 10, 20, even 50% off! Quantities vary so some items may sell out. All items on sale may be viewed by clicking here.