From the bestselling author of Missoula and Into the Wild- a selection of the masterful investigative reporting that made Krakauer famous, covering topics from avalanches on Mount Everest to a volcano in Washington State; from a wilderness therapy program for teens to an extraordinary cave in New Mexico so unearthly that is used by NASA to better understand Mars.
Jon Krakauer is the author of eight books and has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, "Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer."
“Krakauer is a masterly writer and reporter.” —The New York Times
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"A first-rate journalist." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Krakauer is an extremely gifted storyteller as well as a
relentlessly honest and evenhanded journalist." —Elle
"Jon Krakauer has made a name for himself by writing about
impassioned individuals and the incredible lengths to which they go
in pursuit of their goals." —San Jose Mercury News
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