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Jon Krakauer

"Into the Wild": Sean Penn's adaptation of Jon Krakauer's book about a privileged kid's strange, sad quest to find himself is at times quite touching.; By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 21, 2007
Latter-day sinners?: Three new books -- including Jon Krakauer's latest -- take a look at some dark moments in the history of Mormonism and the violent effects of sexually rooted religious hysteria.; By Laura Miller Jul 26, 2003
Jon Krakauer: "Into Thin Air"; Jon Krakauer Oct 5, 2000
"Left for Dead: My Journey Home From Everest" by Beck Weathers: A member of Jon Krakauer's ill-fated Everest expedition gives his version of the spring '96 mountaintop disaster.; By Jonathan Miles Apr 25, 2000
It's about spirituality, not sports: The X Games fulfill the human need to test limits and risk death at a time when technology has created the illusion that we're in control.; By Richard Rodriguez Jun 24, 1999
Everest debate, Part Two: Weston DeWalt: Weston DeWalt, co-author of 'The Climb,' responds to Jon Krakauer's assertions in Dwight Garner's recent Salon article 'Coming down.'; By Weston Dewalt Aug 14, 1998
Everest Debate, Round Two: Jon Krakauer: Jon Krakauer, the author of "Into Thin Air," disputes Weston DeWalt's recent comments in Salon and reflects on the role of luck and heroism on Everest.; By Jon Krakauer Aug 14, 1998
Everest controversy continues: Weston DeWalt, co-author of 'The Climb,' responds to Jon Krakauer's assertions in Dwight Garner's recent Salon article 'Coming down.'; By Weston DeWalt Aug 7, 1998
Beach reading 1998: Beach reading 1998: Our editors and critics pick the best books to hang out in a hammock with.; By Dwight Garner Jun 15, 1998
The year in books: Dwight Garner reviews the events in book publishing in 1997; By Dwight Garner Dec 24, 1997
Media Circus - A heart, a brain and a good pair of shoes: With the passing of J. Anthony Lukas, journalism has lost one of its giants.; By Samuel G. Freedman Jun 12, 1997
Media Circus: After last year's Mount Everest tragedy, Sandy Hill Pittman has become the socialite everyone loves to hate -- again. By Deborah Mitchell.; By Deborah Mitchell Jun 11, 1997

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