Author

Jon Krakauer

25 books, mostly biography, for Random House Audio and Audible Studios, 1998–2024

Jon Krakauer is an American author and journalist whose writing career grew from his experiences as a climber and outdoor adventurer. He is best known for narrative nonfiction books including Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, Under the Banner of Heaven, Where Men Win Glory, and Missoula, and his journalism has appeared in publications such as Outside, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and The New Yorker. His work combines investigative reporting, literary storytelling, and firsthand accounts of extreme environments and controversial events.