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.
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.
Jon Krakauer
"Into Thin Air"
"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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.'
Beach reading 1998
Beach reading 1998: Our editors and critics pick the best books to hang out in a hammock with.
The year in books
Dwight Garner reviews the events in book publishing in 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.
Media Circus
After last year's Mount Everest tragedy, Sandy Hill Pittman has become the socialite everyone loves to hate -- again. By Deborah Mitchell.

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