£ 150
Ament, Pat.
MASTER OF ROCK: The Biography of John Gill.
Alpine House.
1977
First edition.
SIGNED BY PAT AMENT AND JOHN GILL with inscription on title page. No other markings. The biography of the legendary American climber, boulderer and soloist John Gill. Gill was many years ahead with his bouldering and training methods. In 1969, the American Alpine Club published Gill's essay, 'The Art of Bouldering,' and the climbing world, gradually became aware of his abilities as a serious climber who had dedicated years to training body and mind in order to accomplish short routes of great difficulty. Signed books by John Gill are scarce.
Colorado. 197pp with numerous photographs. Fine in near fine complete and unclipped dustwrapper which is now in a loose plastic sleeve.
     
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