There and Back: Photographs from the Edge

“There and Back” showcases compelling photographs that capture the beauty and drama of remote landscapes. The imagery is both thought-provoking and visually stunning, making it perfect for photography enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates artistic exploration. Beyond its content, the book works beautifully as a décor piece—ideal for coffee tables, shelves, or studio spaces—adding a sophisticated and contemplative touch to any room. Whether you’re drawn to travel, photography, or design, this book combines inspiration with visual elegance.

A stunning, beautiful, and truly inspiring book. Jimmy's images are breathtaking, and the backstory behind the adventures lights the fire for adventures of your own. If you're a climber, adventurer, or photographer this captivating book is a must have for your collection.

For anyone who loves mountains—being IN the mountains—not just driving by—this book will take you as up close and personal as it can get with many of the most challenging mountains around the world. Loved it! Thank you, Jimmy Chin, for your lifetime of incredible work.

I got this book for my son that is a serious hiker/mountain climber.

Jimmy is awesome, he does everything, he does it really well, and his peers like him. This volume contains great stories, but even more, stupendous photography, maybe the best photo spread by a mountaineer since Galen Rowell. Highly recommended.

If you’re a fan of his photography and are interested in Jimmy Chin's stories of adventure, this is a stunning book to hold and to look at. An incredibly interesting and creative person with various great projects to inspire.

"There and Back: Photographs from the Edge" exceeded my expectations in every way. I am a recreational climber, and have been aware of Jimmy Chin's athletic and photographic talents for some time. That being said, I still underestimated this book. I ordered it thinking it would be an excellent coffee table book, to casually flip through some fantastic scenic shots on occasion. Don't get me wrong, it is that, but it's so much more. The book has stories with a story, with the overarching tale being that of Jimmy's professional career. Following your heart can take you to unthought of places, and it's always inspirational to see someone turn their passion into their paycheck. The individual expeditions reveal more about his character, his growth, and the vast corners of the planet that are the subjects of his art. I bought this as a picture book, but I soon found myself reading all of the text, absorbing the stories behind the pictures, and shaking my head in wonder at the efforts to produce them. I would say it was Herculean, but Hercules' feats pale in comparison. Let's see him clean stables at 4,000 feet and -50 below! I highly recommend this for anyone, climber or not. Even if you're just looking for a picture book with cool scenery, it's a perfect choice, especially because it brings so much more to the [coffee] table.

When I ordered this book, I expected something gorgeous and wonderful based on the reviews. But the contents were significantly disappointing. Despite the beautiful cover and print quality, there are only a few truly captivating photographs. The rest are standard reportage shots from travels or mountaineering expeditions. Perhaps my perception is distorted, but since many of my friends are into hiking and mountaineering, I've seen plenty of such photos. Moreover, in my collection of mountain books, there are some that are significantly inferior to this one in terms of photography. I expected something more from an "award-winning" and "world-renowned" photographer. So, I can't rate this book higher than a 4...