Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (English) Paperback Book

Description: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer What would possess a gifted young man recently graduated from college to literally walk away from his life? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jon Krakauers Into the Wild examines the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man who walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later.In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the Alaskan wild. He had given his savings to charity, abandoned his car and his possessions, and burnt the money in his wallet, determined to live a life of independence. Just four months later, Chris was found dead. An SOS note was taped to his makeshift home, an abandoned bus.In piecing together the final travels of this extraordinary young mans life, Jon Krakauer writes about the heart of the wilderness, its terribly beauty and its relentless harshness. Into the Wild is a modern classic of travel writing, and a riveting exploration of what drives some of us to risk more than we can afford to lose.From the author of Under the Banner of Heaven and Into Thin Air. A film adaptation of Into the Wild was directed by Sean Penn and starred Emile Hirsch and Kristen Stewart.It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order. - Entertainment Weekly Author Biography Jon Krakauer is a mountaineer and the author of Eiger Dreams, Into the Wild (which was on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year), Into Thin Air, Iceland, Under the Banner of Heaven and Where Men Win Glory. He is also the editor of the Modern Library Exploration series. He 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." Review A fascinating story of idealism, fantasy, and the dark side of the wilderness experience -- Paul TherouxTerrifying . . . Eloquent . . . A heart-rending drama of human yearning. * The New York Times *A narrative of arresting force. Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look. Its gripping stuff. * Washington Post *It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order. * Entertainment Weekly *An astonishingly gifted writer: his account of Alex Supertramp is powerfully dramatic, eliciting sympathy for both the idealistic, anti-consumerist boy - and his parents. * Guardian *A compelling tale of tragic idealism. * The Times *A masterpiece of dramatic storytelling * Mail on Sunday * Promotional The true story of college graduate Chris McCandless, who decided to walk away from the only life he ever knew and enter the wild. Details ISBN1035038579 Author Jon Krakauer Publisher Pan Macmillan Series Picador Collection Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781035038572 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-02-08 Imprint Picador Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 917.980451 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-02-08 Language English ISBN-10 1035038579 Pages 224 Audience Age 18 NZ Release Date 2024-07-08 AU Release Date 2024-07-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158307439;

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