{"product_id":"the-craft-of-bouldering-9781916812161","title":"The Craft of Bouldering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Zen of Climbing\u003c\/i\u003e, this enlightening and essential book is an inspired collection of concise essays and reflections on the art of bouldering.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a sport, bouldering is a craft that demands equal fine-tuning of the mind and body. It calls for total commitment and attentiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimber, writer, and philosopher Francis Sanzaro brings the discipline into conversation with other sports and arts including architecture, dance, skateboarding, painting, parkour, martial arts, and gymnastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanzaro shows how the pursuit of bouldering is akin to developing a philosophy--something that can be nurtured and strengthened like a muscle, benefiting both body and soul. He explores all aspects of the craft and gives boulderers a voice of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancis Sanzaro is equal parts climber, writer, and philosopher and the author of\u003ci\u003e The Zen of Climbing (2023)\u003c\/i\u003e. The former Editor-in-Chief of \u003ci\u003eRock and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAscent \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGym Climber\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, he has been climbing for more than 30 years: trad, ice, sport, alpine, and bouldering. He has a PhD in the Philosophy of Religion (2012) from Syracuse University. His essays, poetry, and fiction have appeared frequently in T\u003ci\u003ehe New York Times, Outside, Climbing, Adventure Journa\u003c\/i\u003el, among a dozen others. He has appeared on the BBC, international podcasts, the New York Times' Op-Ed pages, and delivered a TEDx talk on wilderness and risk. He makes his home in the mountains of Colorado, with his wife and two children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Saraband","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50892087460114,"sku":"9781916812161","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b45f76c5-487f-4096-b285-362113aed0c2.jpg?v=1738176212","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-craft-of-bouldering-9781916812161","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}