Description
The Summit of the Gods Vol. 3
Book Summary
The third volume of this acclaimed series by Jiro Taniguchi immerses the reader in the obsessive search for a camera lost on Everest. Fukamachi returns to Nepal, where an initial imprudent act complicates his investigation into the mysterious mountaineer Joji Habu. A story of passion, risk, and the eternal fascination with the highest peaks in the world.
What is it about?
Fukamachi returns to Kathmandu, the starting point for Himalayan expeditions, determined to find the camera that could reveal whether Mallory and Irvine reached the summit of Everest in 1924. However, his mission is complicated from the very first moment following an imprudent act he commits upon arriving in the Nepalese capital. Simultaneously, the shadow of Joji Habu, the enigmatic alpinist who may hold the answers, becomes more prominent. The plot moves between historical investigation and an exploration of the psychology of those who challenge the limits of the mountain.
Main Themes
- The obsession with solving a historical mountaineering mystery
- Solitude and sacrifice in the search for the truth
- The relationship between the past and the present in the world of mountaineering
- Risk and imprudence as elements of human character
- The fascination with Everest and the limits of physical and mental endurance
Who is it recommended for?
This volume is aimed at readers of adult graphic novels, fans of Jiro Taniguchi, and enthusiasts of mountaineering and mystery stories with historical backgrounds. It is also ideal for those who enjoy visual narratives that explore character psychology and the human relationship with extreme nature.
What this book offers
- A high-quality graphic narrative that combines adventure, mystery, and reflection
- An immersion into the culture and landscape of the Himalayas through Taniguchi's detailed drawings
- The development of a plot that delves into human obsession and determination
- A reading experience that invites reflection on the limits and legacy of the great explorers
Technical Data
- Author: TANIGUCHI, JIRO
- Publisher: PONENT MON EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GRAPHIC NOVELS, ROLE-PLAYING GAMES, WAR GAMES AND MANAGEMENT GAMES, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS, CARTOONS AND COMICS (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: TANIGUCHI
- Publication date: November 2013
- Number of pages: 8470
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
This third volume maintains the level of narrative and graphic quality that characterizes the series. The work is of particular interest to Taniguchi's followers and mountaineering lovers, as it combines a real historical mystery with a psychological exploration of its characters. The plot moves at a slow but steady pace, and the artwork captures both the grandeur of the landscape and the emotional tension of the search. An essential title for those collecting the complete series.