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Jon Krakauer
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:45 pm
by danlo
Man this guy's vision, research and style just amazes me! I've read Into Thin Air and am about a third into Under the Banner of Heaven. I've seen the movie versions of Into Thin Air and Into the Wild. Into the Wild leaves my jaw on the floor till today!!
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:19 pm
by Cameraman Jenn
"Under the Banner of Heaven" was an eye opener for sure. He's an interesting writer. I like him too.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:32 pm
by Fist and Faith
Nevah hoid o' da bum!
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:49 pm
by danlo
Into the Wild is an absolutely heartbreaking movie with a great new actor, directed by Sean Penn. Into Thin Air is about the teams of mountain climbers lost on Everest during it worst season.
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:44 am
by Avatar
Read "Into The Wild" recently. The GF loved it...(She says you should google Everette Reuss, who was the inspiration for McCandless, if you liked "Wild" you'll like his writing too).
It wasn't bad, but I thought the guy was a bit of a dumbass...could easily have survived with a little preparation.
--A
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:31 pm
by Farm Ur-Ted
I've read both of those books, Danlo. Heaven was a little tough to stomach at times. I think I read Thin Air in just about one sitting. It was a good read for sure.