Since 1976, Les Alpes Livres has been a haven for mountaineers, collectors, and mountain lovers, offering an unparalleled selection of mountaineering books, art, and memorabilia. Here, the thrilling stories, breathtaking paintings, and rare memorabilia of mountaineering’s past and present are waiting to be discovered.
Collection Includes:
• Mountaineering Books: With a huge selection, the collection of mountaineering books spans from old and rare volumes to new releases and sought-after secondhand editions. Works cover the most famous peaks, including Mount Everest, Mont Blanc, and Matterhorn, as well as the iconic "100 Best British Mountaineering Books." For those drawn to epic accounts, find volumes on Everest by legends like Ed Hillary, Eric Shipton, Tenzing Norgay, John Krakauer, and Hugh Ruttledge.
• Mountain Art and Engravings: The art collection brings the grandeur of the mountains into view, featuring mountain paintings and engravings that capture the timeless beauty of the world’s highest peaks. With breathtaking scenes from the Alps to the Himalayas, each piece invites you to experience the mountains anew.
• Rare & Collectible Books: For collectors, the selection of rare books goes back to the Golden Age of Mountaineering, featuring works by pioneers like Edward Whymper (the first to climb the Matterhorn), H.-B. de Saussure, James David Forbes, and Leslie Stephen. Unique offerings include titles by influential figures such as Albert Smith, whose 1851 ascent of Mont Blanc ignited public interest in mountaineering with his Mont Blanc Sideshow, long before the formation of the Alpine Club.
• Himalayan and Alpine Mountaineering Books: Experience the highest peaks through works by Herman Buhl, Kurt Diemberger, Filippo de Filippi, Maurice Herzog, Edmund Hillary, Chris Bonington, Reinhold Messner, and Doug Scott. These books provide insight into the historical climbs and daring expeditions that have defined Himalayan mountaineering.
• Memoirs and Historical Accounts: Authors such as Walter Bonatti, Joe Tasker, Lionel Terray, and Joe Simpson bring to life the passion and perils of mountaineering, while Mallory and Irvine’s ill-fated 1924 Everest expedition captures the inexhaustible fascination with reaching the world’s highest summit. This obsession only grew after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s historic 1953 ascent, a moment immortalized in literature that continues to inspire readers.
For inquiries or to purchase, please contact Tony Astill at astill.tony@gmail.com or visit www.mountaineeringbooks.org and www.mountainpaintings.org