The alpine-style first ascent of the South West Face. By Doug Scott and Alex MacIntrye.
Originally published in 1984 under the title The Shishapangma Expedition, thgis book was one of the two original winners of the prestigious Boardman-Tasker Award for Mountain Literature.
This is a reprint from 2000, mostly identical to the early editions but with some new color photographs, expanded maps and updated charts/reference regarding new expeditions to this 8000-meter peak.
321 pages, b&w photographs throughout and a small insert of color photos at the back.
