{"product_id":"9788417594688","title":"Lorenz Saladin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLorenz Saladin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a compelling biography that reconstructs the life of the Swiss mountaineer, photographer, and traveler Lorenz Saladin, written by Annemarie Schwarzenbach. The reader will discover a romantic and nomadic figure, whose early death after descending Khan Tengri in the Tian Shan mountain range captivated the author. Through meticulous research, the book combines the account of an existence marked by risk and survival with beautiful descriptions of the landscapes and customs of Central Asia, offering an intimate portrait of a free spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work narrates the short but intense trajectory of Lorenz Saladin, a man who dedicated his life to the mountains and to travel. Annemarie Schwarzenbach, drawn by his personality, traveled to Russia to investigate his story, interviewing his expedition companions and consulting his photographic archive. The book not only details his ascents and his passion for risk, but also explores his tenacity in surviving through odd jobs and his unusual sense of beauty, captured in his photographs. To this biography, the author adds her own perspective on the cultures and landscapes of Central Asia, creating a work that is both a tribute and a historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of Lorenz Saladin: life and death of a Swiss mountaineer and photographer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA passion for high-altitude mountaineering and risky climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNomadism and life as an untiring traveler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography as an expression of a unique sensitivity toward beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEthnographic and landscape description of Central Asia in the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in biographies of unique figures, those passionate about travel literature and mountaineering. It will also be of great interest to those who admire the work of Annemarie Schwarzenbach and wish to discover one of her most personal investigations, as well as to those looking for stories that combine adventure with a deep aesthetic and human sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and documented portrait of an exceptional mountaineer and photographer, little known in the Spanish-speaking world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the landscapes and cultures of Central Asia through the evocative prose of a great writer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about Annemarie Schwarzenbach’s facet as a biographer and researcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the nomadic life, risk, and the search for beauty as existential values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwarzenbach, Annemarie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Línea del Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biography and true stories, Biography: literary, Prose: non-fiction, Mountains, climbing and mountaineering, Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuadernos de Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography stands out for the unique connection between the author and her subject, offering a reading that transcends a mere account of ascents. Schwarzenbach manages to capture the essence of a free and romantic spirit, framing it within the context of a fascinating Central Asia. It is a highly recommended work for those seeking a travel and mountain narrative with a deep human and literary weight, far from the clichés of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405827236187,"sku":"9788417594688","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841759468.jpg?v=1781832655","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417594688","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}