Krakauer is a master. His style is uniquely his own, a blend of skilled journalism and literary technique. I am thankful this collection of his early — vintage — work exists. To read Krakauer of the 1980s and 1990s is to see his rawest work. His passion for his subject matter is poignant, and he never fails to make his reader curious to learn more about the people and phenomena that hold his interest. I will continue to read anything he writes.