An enlightening book, this is an inspired collection of thoughts on the
\npractice of bouldering, bringing it into conversation with arts and sports as
\nvaried as architecture, dance, skateboarding, painting, parkour, martial arts
\nand gymnastics. Reading it will enrich your climbing and encourage you to
\nappreciate the natural physicality and artful play of bouldering. Francis
\nSanzaro, a boulderer and academic, shows how the pursuit of bouldering is a
\nphilosophy which can be improved and strengthened just like a muscle,
\nbenefiting both body and soul.<\/p>\n
This is the first book to explore the philosophy of bouldering and give
\nboulderers a unique voice of their own – accessible and inspiring writing from
\na real philosopher.<\/p>\n
From the preface by John Gill: `Finding a climber who perceives bouldering as
\na moving meditation, or one who values form and style far beyond difficulty,
\nis a daunting task . . . bouldering needs its own analytical literature. In
\nthis book, Francis Sanzaro takes a significant step in that direction.`<\/p>\n
This enlightening book is an inspired collection of thoughts on the practice
\nof bouldering, bringing it into conversation with arts and sports as varied as
\narchitecture, dance, skateboarding, painting, parkour, martial arts and
\ngymnastics. Reading it will enrich your experience of climbing and encourage
\nyou to appreciate the natural physicality and artful play of bouldering.<\/p>\n
This revised and updated edition of a classic climbing text is an enlightening book of inspirational thoughts on the art of bouldering. It revolutionizes the way we think about this unique sport, bringing it into conversation with disciplines as varied as architecture, dance, skateboarding, painting, parkour, martial arts, and gymnastics. Reading it will enrich your experience of climbing and encourage you to appreciate the natural physicality and artful play of bouldering, often described as the poetry of mountaineering.<\/p>\n
Francis Sanzaro is a climber and philosopher who believes that thinking about
\nclimbing is good for you and necessary for the sport. He lives in Baltimore,
\nUSA.<\/p>\n
No of Pages: 160
\nPage Size: 111 x 176 mm
\nEdition: 2nd Edition, 2021
\nBinding: Paperback
\nIllustrations: 8pp of photographs<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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