The Last of the Giants

"A hypnotic and inspiring tale of a man overcoming adversity."Publisher's Weekly

Two hundred miles through the mountains in five days, with almost no sleep: Italy's Tor des Geants is one of the world's hardest races. Why put yourself through it?

This compelling graphic novel illuminates both the appeal and the physical and psychological turmoil of running day and night for a week through some of the wildest terrain on earthand what universal lessons about life, suffering and love are learned along the way.

In The Last of the Giants, Sam Hill takes on Tor for a third timeafter failing, twice. Amid exhaustion, hallucinations, and unforgettable encounters both real and imagined, he pushes the limits of body and mind to discover more about himself and his place in the world.

Inspired by the real-life experience of American ultrarunner Doug Mayer, this graphic novel blends fiction and reality, delving into what it means to be human, ourneed for spiritual understanding, and our drive to explore our limits.

With a unique inverted format-read one way, then the other-thisimmersive story offers a fresh perspective on extreme sports and thesearch for something greater than ourselves. A gripping read for anyonepassionate about adventure and personal challenge.