Touching the Void

Simpson, Joe

ISBN 10: 0060160276 / ISBN 13: 9780060160272

Published by Harpercollins, 1988

All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # COLV.0060160276.G

Synopsis:

The author relates his nearly fatal adventures mountaineering in the Andes, adventures that included a fall into a crevice, broken limbs, and return to safety

Review: "A brilliant, vivid, gripping, heart-stopping account of their terrifying adventure... Superbly written" (Sunday Express)

"One of the absolute classics of mountaineering...a document of psychological, even philosophical witness of the rarest compulsion'" (George Steiner Sunday Times)

"On every level it is an outstanding literary achievement" (Independent)

"A quite extraordinary and moving book...Touching the Void touches the Great Questions in an understated yet utterly compelling way" (Guardian)

"A truly astonishing account of suffering and fortitude...the narrative acquires an irresistible force, carrying all before it" (Sunday Times)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Touching the Void
Publisher: Harpercollins
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good