The Big Book of Climbing
An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond
$37.59
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2025
Summary
“An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing.” —Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year
BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction
Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years.
Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains?
What mat…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781962098168 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1962098168 |
| Author: | Ximo Abadía |
| Publisher: | TRA Publishing |
| Imprint: | TRA Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 612g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 241mm x 305mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing. It makes me want to lace ‘em up and get out there and explore. I wish I had this book when I was a kid.” – Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year
“Filled with historical insights, it offers practical advice and naturalistic information on ascending peaks in various seasons using different climbing and mountaineering techniques. The large-format volume boasts an original graphic and illustrative layout.” – Jury of the 2024 BolognaRagazzi Awards
Ximo Abadía
Ximo Abadía is an illustrator, graphic designer, and climbing enthusiast. His passion for drawing began as a young boy doodling on his desk in class. Now an internationally recognized author and illustrator of children’s books, graphic novels, and comics, his illustrations have appeared at prestigious fairs and festivals. Originally from Alicante, he currently lives in Madrid.
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