Everest: Mountain Without Mercy (Imax)

National Geographic Society, 1997. Book. Near Fine. Faux Black Leather, Gilt. First Edition. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4". 256 pages, well illustrated in colour. 'The definitive photo book on the 1996 Everest tragedy and Imax Everest film. When David Breashears agreed to climb Mount Everest with an IMAX camera in order to film from the summit, he had no idea that his little expedition would become embroiled in a tragedy that would make headlines around the world. On May 10, 1996, two expeditions led by experienced Everest guides Rob Hall and Scott Fisher summited the mountain, only to suffer the loss of eight members--including the two leaders--on the way back down. At the time, Breashears and his filmmaking crew were at the base camp preparing for their own climb--originally planned for that same day but postponed after realizing there would already be several other groups on the summit. Instead of making a film, Breashears and company participated in the rescue and only later reached the summit of Everest to successfully complete their film'. Hb in black quality faux leather, gilt titling to spine and upper board, gilt edges all round, black silk bookmarker. An impressive copy of this special edition, just a very tiny rubbed area at the top of the spine distinguishes this from a new book..