EVEREST 50 years on top of the world

Sponsored by both the Royal Geographical Society and the Everest comitee, by publishing this book British decided to mark 50 years of their triumphal expedition in style. There is little of unpublished or unseen stuff in this book, but in terms of graphic layout, photos print quality and last but not least the size of the book, this is for sure one of the most luxurious looking mountaineering ever ever published. Book is written in competent manner. Autor (George Band)was himself member of the 1953. expedition, albeit he may be better known for making first successful climb ever of Kanchendzonga. It provides good, smooth reading. And for those who sample books for other reasons rather then reading, one must admit that this one looks commanding on the bookshelf as well