JasonG Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Could be climbing related or not, but compelling photos are key. I especially like the older books with B&W photos from the 30's-60's . .. think Miller's N. Cascades, Glen Denny's "Yosemite in the 60's", etc. Also the series of books that Manning, Brower, and Co. put out in support of the N. Cascades Nat'l Park and Cascade wilderness areas are pretty cool too. What are some other ideas? The Cascades are near and dear to me, but that is mainly what I know, so it would be interesting to hear what are the classics from other areas (and maybe some that I haven't heard from around here). Modern books too . . . Any other collectors out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Glacier Ice, by Austin Post, is on my coffee table. It is not just a climbing or climber's book but a book of stunning images that my non-climbing friends find compelling. It is a large format book, horizontally oriented, and the dust jacket image is exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Two of my favorites: MONT BLANC MASSIF: THE 100 FINEST ROUTES Gaston Rebuffat High Alaska And of course "50 Classics" - I never tire of flipping through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Some great titles! Keep 'em coming . .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friedrich Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Fun thread! Everest: The West Ridge. (Hornbein) There was a large-format version published By the Sierra Club in 1964 that is about 11"X14" - The pictures are printed on what feels like full-on Kodak photographic paper. Amazing. Also great to read about all the local heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Piston Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I totally agree with "The Mont Blanc Massif" and "50 Classic Climbs". I have a couple others to add..."Summit" and "To the Summit". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_b Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Glacier Ice, by Austin Post, is on my coffee table. It is not just a climbing or climber's book but a book of stunning images that my non-climbing friends find compelling. It is a large format book, horizontally oriented, and the dust jacket image is exciting. My personal choice as well. Outstanding pictures by a legend of mountain photography and glacier science. A local boy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Miller Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 The Mountains of North America by Fred Beckey is a worthy addition to the titles already presented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 The Mountains of North America by Fred Beckey is a worthy addition to the titles already presented. A colleague who has photos in this book gave me his autographed copy. Its a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I have this guy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 "Sous L'oeil des Choucas ou Les Plaisirs D'Alpinisme" - Samivel vintage book of mountaineering cartoons. Not much has changed or much has changed depending on your view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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