A perennially popular mountaineering anthology from both sides of the Atlantic, showcasing the finest essays written on mountaineering and a plethora of more light-hearted and humorous items.
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First published in Britain in 1978 and America 1980, The Games Climbers Play remains a perennially popular mountaineering anthology on both sides of the Atlantic - this is the fourth impression in Britain and the third in America. It contains some of the finest essays written on mountaineering and a plethora of more light-hearted and humorous items. The late Sheridan Anderson's cartoons and illustrations aptly reflect the rabelaisian nature of the selection. Unlike earlier anthologies, that drew their material by excepting from books, the bulk of the articles in Games are taken from contemporary magazines and journals and are (for the most part) unabridged. They have a freshness and immediacy often lacking from more painstakingly selected highbrow collections. A book that will both inspire and entertain. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 688 pages, illustrations, b&w photos)
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The best single climbing anthology ever.,
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This review is from: The Games Climbers Play (Paperback)
`The Games Climbers Play' is simply the largest and best climbing anthology I have ever read so far. Wilson draws material from climbing periodicals like Climbing, Ascent, Scottish Mountaineering and other obscure magazines. Originally published in 1980, the articles were mostly written in the 60's and 70's. Most of the articles are the best works from British climbing clubs and magazines that the American climber doesn't have easy access to. The topics include everything from sport climbing to expedition climbing. I found every single article entertaining and that is saying a lot considering there are over one hundred articles included.
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Excellent reading,
By Anthony C "Anthony C" (North Wales, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Games Climbers Play (Sierra Club paperback library) (Paperback)
If you are a climber interested in expanding your understanding of the history of our sport, you will enjoy this book. The book is an anthology of selected articles from various climbing journals, and covers the gamut of the climbing experience, including climbing humor, ethical discussions, first ascent epics, and mountaineering expedition trip reports. All the selections are short and are by various authors; the variety of styles and topics keeps the book interesting.
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