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For generations of adventurers, from George Mallory to Sir Edmund Hillary, to Jon Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground for resolute men and women. So why climb? David Breashears answers with an intimate look at his life.
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David Breashears is a world-class film-maker and mountaineer. He has worked on such feature films as Seven Years in Tibet and Cliffhanger, as well as the award-winning documentary Red Flag over Tibet. In 1983 he transmitted the first live pictures from the summit of Mount Everest. He is the recipient of four Emmy awards for achievement in cinematograohy. In 1996 he co-directed, photographed and co-produced the acclaimed IMAX film Everest.
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Breashears has led a remarkable life and his professionalism, integrity and bravery emerge throughout this account. * * Literary Review * * An enthralling account . . . This book is remarkable on a number of levels. For the long winter nights this is an inspiring account and a worthy addition to any bookshelf. * * Great Outdoors Magazine * * A series of fascinating decisions and judgements . . . a finely honed book. * * Yorkshire Post * *
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- PublisherCanongate Press Ltd
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 086241962X
- ISBN 13 9780862419622
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages319
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