Books - What are you reading?

It is the only book I have read on climbing and I am greatly enjoying it, but the style is archaic as it was written in 1959 and describes events of the 1930s. Nor does it provides any insights into contemporary climbing. By way of example, it describes the first successful ascent of the North Face of the Eiger which took 84 hours. The record now for a solo ascent is under 3 hours. But the principles of human endurance and endeavour are the same I guess.

Having said all that I would really encourage you to read it as much of the writing and sentiments are wonderful.

Any of Joe Simpson's books are well worth the read, although they are quite dark. 'Touching the Void' is the most famous.

White Spider and Annapurna are both historic and incredible by two amazing people and climbers: Heinrich Harrer and Maurice Herzog.

Into Thin Air by John Krakaeur (Sp?) is very good and shows why mountain climbers are different to everyone else and why people who arent that skillful should not try and climb mountains.

also Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage by Herman Buhl is pretty good

Thanks for the input, chaps. I'll look into purchasing one of the above!