Into the Wild [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

Krakauer, Jon

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ISBN 10: 067942850X ISBN 13: 9780679428503

Casa editrice: Villard, 1996

Riassunto

The dramatic story of Chris McCandless, a young man who embarked on a solo journey into the wilds of Alaska and whose body was discovered four months later, explores the fascinating allure that the wilderness has for the American imagination. 35,000 first printing. Tour.

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Recensione:

"Terrifying...Eloquent...A heart-rending drama of human yearning."
--New York Times

"A narrative of arresting force.  Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look.  It's gripping stuff."
--Washington Post

"Compelling and tragic...Hard to put down."  
--San Francisco Chronicle

"Engrossing...with a telling eye for detail, Krakauer has captured the sad saga of a stubborn, idealistic young man."
--Los Angeles Times Book Review

"It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order."
--Entertainment Weekly
From the Trade Paperback edition.

L'autore:

Jon Krakauer is the author of eight books and has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, "Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer." 

www.jonkrakauer.com

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• Editore: Villard
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 067942850X
• ISBN 13: 9780679428503
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 224