by Jimmy Chin
First published 2017
Jimmy Chin stands at the intersection of photography and extreme adventure, selecting the most powerful images from Outside magazine's four decades of coverage. Created to celebrate the magazine's 40th anniversary, this collection brings together more than 140 photographs that capture the essence of outdoor exploration. Chin, alongside Outside editor Christopher Keyes, guides readers through the stories behind these iconic shots. The images span the magazine's history since its 1977 founding, documenting the sports, expeditions, and moments that define adventure culture. Each photograph reveals the dedication of the world's top adventure photographers who risk everything to document human achievement in wild places. The collection showcases Outside's mission to inspire active participation in outdoor pursuits through compelling visual storytelling. These images capture the gear, events, and discoveries that shape modern adventure, offering readers an intimate look at the moments that stop viewers cold and the photographers who made them possible.
Genres: biography, nature, art, adventure, non-fiction, photography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: documentary, visual-narrative
Setting: Outside Magazine
Period: 1977, 40th Anniversary
291 pages · Kindle Edition · Falcon Guides