Publisher's Synopsis
This is a breathtaking look at the heart-pounding stunts and rugged terrains that have made extreme sports a cultural phenomenon, all from a renowned biographer and an award-winning photographer. From mountain climbing, freestyle motocross and sky diving, to big wave surfing, BASE jumping, extreme skiing, snowboarding and waterfall jumping, this book explores these high-risk lifestyles through interviews with top full-time athletes, amateurs, and psychiatrists who want to know why. Illustrated throughout, this is a heart-stopping insight into the past and future of extreme sport.
