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The Karakoram: Mountains of Pakistan

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To say that the book is excellent would be an understatement. It is simply superb, and the quality of photos is truly amazing. All photos are colored and the quality of detail is unbelievable. I am a big fan of mountain photography, and this is one of my favorite books.

The book contains a collection of photographs taken in Karakoram, a mountain range in northern Pakistan and India, and Hindu-Kush in Afghanistan. At the end of the book, all photos are annotated with thumbnail images and explanations relating to each image. Perhaps the only drawback of the book's design is that many photos span two pages, which isn't very nice because you can't see much near the book's binding. I would rather have this book in an album format, with each photo printed on a separate page.

If you like mountain photography, especially the Himalayas or Karakoram, then I would recommend you to buy "Over the Himalaya" by Koichiro Ohmori, published by Bookwise. I couldn't find it on Amazon, though.

Outstanding, truly the best mountain pictures I've ever seen. The details captured by Mr. Shiro are totally unbelievable. Mountain photography can't get any better than this.

It is by far the best mountaineering photography I have seen. I am amazed by what is in here as I know from personal experience how hard it is to photograph remote mountains. It is an effort to get to these locations and then to take all that equipment with you. Shiro has established himself as a pioneer in mountaineering photography.

I had the opportunity to meet Shiro's assistant Hiroyuki in Mendoza (Argentina). After listening to the troubles and hilarious tales they went through to get these picture, I appreciate the effort even more. Most of these pictures were taken from a Pakistani military plane - still looks great. The book is much cheaper now than it first came out. If you are an arms chair mountaineer or a high altitute climber this could be an inspiration you are looking for to get to the next level.

Stunning. Exactly what I'd been looking for. The only thing out there that gives an indication of what this place is really like. I will throw away my camera and pictures. I'm not worthy.

This is an outstanding photo book. It is oversized, and the pictures are of extremely high quality. If you are a mountain lover, this book will be perfect on your coffee table.