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* Whillans Has An Iconic Significance For Generations Of Climbers* His Epochmaking First Ascent Of Annapurna'S South Face Set A Standard To Which Modern Himalayan Climbers Aspire* Whillans Reputation For Toughness Led To Complete Strangers Punching Him In Bars, Just To See How He'D Take Itat Age 20, Whillans Was 5Ft. 4In. Tall, A Blue Collar Guy With The Build Of A Miniature Atlas. Within A Year Of Entering The Climbing World In 1950 He Had Acquired Parallel Reputations Of Great Skill And Daring On The One Hand, And As A Hellraiser With A Savage Wit On The Otherthe Villain Of The Title, Who Was Denied A Knighthood Because Of A Violent Brawl With Several Policemen. His World Was Miles Away From The Uppercrust Environment Of The Wellheeled Climbers Who Had For So Long Dominated The Sport, And This Itself Led To Tensions Throughout His Life. Whillans Exuded An Aura Of Invincibilityforceful, Direct, And Uncompromising. And In The Climbing World, His Image Was That Of A Superstar, With The Flawed Heroism Of A Muhammad Ali. In His Own Circle, His Image Was The Working Class Hero On The Rockface, Laconic And Bellicose, Ready To Go To War With The Elements Or With Any Human Who Crossed His Path On A Bad Day.Unlike Many Other Climbers Of His Day, Whillans Was A Regular Guy. He Wasn'T Physically Impressive And, In His Later Years, He Let Himself Go Seriously To Seed. (Elizabeth Hawley Didn'T Believe So Fat A Man Could Really Be A Climber.) He Was A Very Competitive Climber, And Yet He Was Also Willing To Risk His Life Helping Others. While He Was, In Many Ways, The Archetypal British Climber, He Also Did Important Climbs In Europe, The Himalaya, South America And Yosemite. Whillans Wasn'T An Easy Man To Get To Know, But The Villain Takes Its Readers Into His World And Explores His Character As No Other Book Has Done.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Villain: A Portrait of Don Whillans'? A: The book focuses on the life and career of Don Whillans, a significant figure in the climbing community, known for his achievements and tough persona.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of 'The Villain: A Portrait of Don Whillans' is James Perrin.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the category of Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 354 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Villain: A Portrait of Don Whillans' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers not familiar with climbing? A: Yes, the book provides an engaging portrayal of Don Whillans' character and life, making it accessible to readers who may not have a background in climbing.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes of toughness, the struggles of a working-class hero, and the complexities of Whillans' personality within the climbing world.
- Q: Is there any illustrated content in this edition? A: Yes, this edition of the book is labeled as 'Illustrated', which may include photographs or illustrations related to Don Whillans' climbing experiences.
- Q: What makes Don Whillans a notable figure in climbing history? A: Don Whillans is notable for his first ascent of Annapurna's South Face, his competitive spirit, and his unique persona that challenged the traditional image of climbers in his era.