{"product_id":"9781912560011-john-gill-master-of-rock","title":"John Gill: Master of Rock","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe life of a bouldering legend. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Gill: Master of Rock\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a captivating look into the life, achievements and ethos of boulderer \u003cb\u003eJohn Gill\u003c\/b\u003e, written by friend and climber \u003cb\u003ePat Ament\u003c\/b\u003e. This new edition is complete with photographs, personal impressions of Gill from climbers such as \u003cb\u003eYvon Chouinard, \u003c\/b\u003eand an enlightening interview with Gill himself.\u003cbr\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Gill: Master of Rock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating look into the life, achievements and ethos of boulderer \u003cb\u003eJohn Gill\u003c\/b\u003e. This new edition of the classic title is complete with photographs, personal impressions of Gill from climbers such as \u003cb\u003eYvon Chouinard\u003c\/b\u003e, and an enlightening interview with Gill himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailed the father of modern bouldering, John Gill is an awe-inspiring climber with enigmatic talent. His techniques have been likened to poetry and are almost ‘spiritual’ in nature. Famous for his dynamic approach to bouldering and his impressive physical accomplishments, such as the \u003cb\u003eone-arm front lever\u003c\/b\u003e, Gill is an inspiration to climbers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Gill’s friend and fellow climber, \u003cb\u003ePat Ament\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJohn Gill: Master of Rock\u003c\/i\u003e pays homage to this influence. Delving deeply into not only the fascinating life of Gill, but the very raw essence of what it means to boulder, this intimate biography is both intriguing and informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Bouldering is the poetry of mountaineering … As with good poetry, good bouldering comes from within. It is derived from an inner eye, then refined.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, \u003ci\u003eJohn Gill: Master of Rock\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates the humbling relationship between Gill and those who admire him – as Ament details first-hand, Gill is never egotistical, nor elitist; instead he is approachable, passionate and refreshingly independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis staple climbing read is a real must-have for those with an interest in pioneers of the bouldering scene. The exploits and adventures contained within will appeal to devotees of the sport and to anyone seeking insight into the triumphs of a master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41049938853985,"sku":"9781912560011","price":11.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/1e7528203616da37b9e8f3b1527a00fd.png?v=1700145915","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781912560011-john-gill-master-of-rock","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}