Art Davidson

In Acts of Faith, acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe presents a stunning portrait of global rituals, festivals, and other faith-based traditions. Collected over 40 years of international travels, the images are full of energy and movement—swirling dervishes in Turkey, monks in Bhutan, millions of pilgrims massed on the banks of Ganges—revealing profound insights into the human experience and myriad expressions of spirituality. Art's photographs are accompanied by illuminating commentary from mountaineer and journalist Art Davidson, exploring the meaning of faith and the different ways in which it manifests all around the world, from the highest peaks of the sacred Himalayas to the sanctity of a grove of ancient olive trees. RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER: Art Wolfe is one of the premier anthropological photographers in the world. With an immense fan following, Art’s name is synonymous with breathtaking photography. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGES: Acts of Faith presents stunning new images that capture the beautiful breadth of human spirituality, chronicling religious rituals and feats of faith across the globe. ILLUMINATING COMMENTARY: Art’s photography is accompanied by illuminating text from mountaineer and journalist Art Davidson, who has written extensively on the environment and Indigenous people througout the world. Acts of Faith also boasts a foreword by revered travel writer Pico Iyer. HIGHLY GIFTABLE: With its oversized, hardcover format, featuring gorgeous full-color photography and informative essays, Acts of Faith makes an excellent gift for photography enthusiasts, international travelers, book collectors, and more.

One of National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time", this is the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. The new edition includes a revised preface, new prologue and new afterword describing more recent winter attempts on McKinley. In 1967 eight men attempted North America's highest summit: Mount McKinley (now known as Denali) that had been climbed before - but never in winter. Plagued by doubts and cold, group tension and a crevasse tragedy, the expedition tackled McKinley in minimal hours of daylight and fierce storms. They were trapped at three different camps above 14,000 feet during a six-day blizzard and faced the ultimate low temperature of -148[degrees] F. Minus 148[degrees] is Art Davidson's stunning personal narrative, supplemented by diary excerpts from team members George Wichman, John Edwards, Dave Johnston, and Greg Blomberg. Davidson retells the team's fears and frictions - and ultimate triumph - with an honesty that has made this gripping survival story a mountaineering classic for over 40 years. Minus 148[degrees] is featured among many "best of" reading lists, including National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of all Time."

In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people climb mountains. The book contains stores about some of the best known personalities associated with the mountain --- from Bradford Washburn to Vern Tejas. Sherwonit has added new records and climbing data along with some stories of new faces who have attempted the climb. He also updated the Park Service rules regarding climbing Denali.