Everest 1953

'A magnificent book that deserves to become the definitive version. We cannot hope for a more human, funny or meticulous account of what was a very British expedition.'

* Independent *

'An exciting, moving account – a fascinating piece of documentary writing, as readable and poignant as Into Thin Air or Touching the Void.' 

* Spectator *

'A wonderful addition to the Everest literature… thoroughly researched and compelling.'

* Wade Davis, bestselling author of Into The Silence *

'Outstanding. Conefrey has found fascinating hitherto unpublished material and woven it cleverly into one of the most famous tales in mountaineering history. Eminently readable and valuable.'

* Julie Summers, Chair of the Mountain Heritage Trust and author of Fearless on Everest *

'A gripping narrative underpinned by meticulous research. With the same forensic eye for detail that informs his documentary films, Conefrey reminds us that this was actually a great team effort, which only just succeeded at the eleventh hour.'

* Stephen Venables, first British mountaineer to summit Everest without oxygen *

’I really enjoyed Everest 1953… it’s fascinating and the people in it come over as real flesh and blood human beings… very readable… one of those books that might keep you up until three in the morning because you want to know what happens next.’ 

* Anne Widdecombe *

'Conefrey describes this frenetic scramble for ownership of the mountain brilliantly – a tale of great courage.'

-- Observer

'A highly readable and comprehensive account of a landmark mountaineering achievement.'

* Peter Gillman, author of The Wildest Dream *

'A thorough and well-researched book which tells the "inside" story of an often misunderstood expedition. Essential reading for anyone with a fascination for Everest.'

* Matt Dickinson, author of The Death Zo