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* Did Reinhold Messner Sacrifice His Brother To His Ambition?* Publication Of This Book In Germany Stirred Controversy Across Europe* The Most Personal Book Messner Has Ever Written* More Than 45,000 Copies Sold Of The German Editionreinhold Messner Is Famous For Many Firsts: First To Climb All Fourteen 8000Meter Peaks; First To Summit Everest (With Peter Habeler) Without Supplementary Oxygen, First To Solo Everest. None Of These, However, Equals The Drama Of His First Summit: 8000Meter Peak Nanga Parbat.Thirtytwo Years Later, Messner Is Still Haunted By The Events Of June, 1970. While Others On The Expedition Retreated, Reinhold Messner Went For The Summit, Leaving His Brother, Gunther, Behind With The Team Photographer. Some Hours Later He Found That Gunther Had Followed Him. The Two Reached The Summit But Gunther Developed Altitude Sickness; He Was Incapable Of Descending The Technicallychallenging Route They Had Taken In Reaching The Summit. They Became Separated During The Descent Via The Diamir Flank, And When Reinhold Returned To Where He Had Left Gunther, His Brother Was Gone.Back At Basecamp, Ugly Accusations Were Exchanged Between Members Of The Expedition And A Court Battle Followed In Germany. In This New Book Reinhold Messner Revisits This Most Painful Period In His Life, Reviewing His Own Actions And Blaming Others For The Way Things Turned Out On Nanga Parbat.
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- Q: What is the primary theme of 'The Naked Mountain'? A: 'The Naked Mountain' delves into Reinhold Messner's harrowing experience during his historic ascent of Nanga Parbat, exploring themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the personal consequences of extreme mountaineering.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Naked Mountain' contains 320 pages, providing a comprehensive narrative of Messner's experiences and reflections.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Naked Mountain' was published on June 23, 2011, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Naked Mountain'? A: The book is authored by Reinhold Messner, a renowned mountaineer known for his numerous climbing achievements.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Naked Mountain' is available in a paperback binding, making it a portable and convenient option for readers.
- Q: Is 'The Naked Mountain' suitable for readers interested in memoirs? A: Yes, 'The Naked Mountain' is categorized as a memoir, providing personal insights and experiences from Reinhold Messner's life as a mountaineer.
- Q: What are some controversies associated with the book? A: The publication of 'The Naked Mountain' stirred controversy in Europe, particularly regarding the accusations surrounding Messner's actions during the expedition with his brother.
- Q: Is there any discussion of family dynamics in the book? A: Yes, the book explores the complex relationship between Reinhold Messner and his brother Gunther, particularly in the context of their shared climbing experience.
- Q: Are there any notable sales figures for the book? A: 'The Naked Mountain' has sold more than 45,000 copies of the German edition, indicating its popularity among readers.
- Q: What makes this book different from other climbing memoirs? A: 'The Naked Mountain' is considered one of Messner's most personal works, providing an intimate look at his emotions and reflections on a tragic event in his climbing career.