Buddy LevyBuddy Levy is the author of nine books and his work has been featured or reviewed in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Kirkus Book Reviews, Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, The Daily Beast, The A.V. Club and Library Journal... read more
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Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History’s Greatest Arctic Rescue
Coming Jan 2025! Available now for pre-order https://bit.ly/RealmOfIceAndSky
Empire of Ice and Stone wins the 2023 National Outdoor book Award!
Learn more here: http://www.noba-web.org/books23.htm
Buddy’s Empire of Ice & Stone is a finalist in the Adventure Travel category of the 2023 Banff Mountain Book Competition!
The 2023 Banff Mountain Book Competition category winners announced. Read more HERE!
“Levy’s masterful storytelling put a chill in my bones and despair in my heart as the survivors of the Karluk tragedy struggled onward. A wonderful telling of a terrible voyage.”
–Jim Davidson, high-altitude climber and author of The Next Everest.
–Jim Davidson, high-altitude climber and author of The Next Everest.
My New Book Empire of Ice and Stone is available at the following outlets, in hardcover, Kindle, and Audio
Paperback available in December!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
BAM
Macmillan Publishers
Indie Bound
Paperback available in December!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
BAM
Macmillan Publishers
Indie Bound
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Labyrinth of Ice
My new book, about the remarkable Lady Franklin Bay Expedition (aka The Greely Expedition) is out now!
Winner of the 2020 Banff Mountain Book Festival for Adventure Travel.
Out in paperback Feb 16, 2020—An Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best History preorder now! https://www.amazon.com/Labyrinth-Ice-Triumphant-Tragic-Expedition/dp/1250782066/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Labyrinth+of+Ice&s=books&sr=1-1
Washington State Magazine Review of Labyrinth of Ice
https://magazine.wsu.edu/2020/04/26/labyrinth-of-ice-the-triumphant-and-tragic-greely-polar-expedition
Buddy Levy on the Art and Craft of Historical Narrative
https://magazine.wsu.edu/web-extra/qa-buddy-levy-on-the-art-and-craft-of-the-historical-narrative/
An excerpt from the Adventure Journal, 'Labyrinth of Ice' Takes You on Harrowing Journey to Farthest North
Check it out HERE: https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/12/labyrinth-of-ice/
Labyrinth of Ice an Amazon Best Books of the Month Dec 2019!
Indie Bound Top Ten Books of December here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-next-list/201912
Find more on Labyrinth of Ice here: read.macmillan.com/lp/labyrinth-of-ice/
"In Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant and Tragic Greely Polar Expedition, author Buddy Levy offers an engaging, superbly written, and meticulously researched chronicle of the Greely expedition that proves it is one of the most engaging adventure narratives ever. With cinematic prose, great economy of language, and vivid descriptions, Levy places readers in the middle of the action and makes them see the snow, feel the hunger and the tension, and hear the cracking of the ice, which the men called "the Devil's symphony." More than a nonfiction book about an expedition, Labyrinth of Ice reads like an outstanding script for an action movie. Labyrinth of Ice is a riveting, engaging read packed with superhuman feats, incredible journeys, amazing discoveries, tension, heartbreak, and constant danger. It is also a true tale — and that makes it a book that demands to be read." Gabino Iglesias, NPR
https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784403792/greelys-polar-expedition-faces-heartbreak-amid-heroism-in-labyrinth-of-ice
"An armchair explorer’s dream―all the drama, all the fear, all the steadfastness that fans could want. Unexpectedly, Levy manages also to carve out important space in the narrative for Greely’s wife, Henrietta, who was key to the rescue. An invaluable addition to polar history." ―Booklist
"Levy’s masterful use of primary sources from Greely and others create a highly detailed narrative that brings the men and their expedition to life. This gripping book is a testament to the bravery and sheer doggedness of men determined to survive despite harsh conditions." ―Library Journal
"Evocative, deeply researched...the result is an intense historical adventure with modern-day relevance for the climate change debate." ―Publishers Weekly
"A graphic tale of horrific deprivation that is sure to be the benchmark account." ―Kirkus Reviews
Available for purchase here:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books-A-Million
IndieBound
Powells
My new book, about the remarkable Lady Franklin Bay Expedition (aka The Greely Expedition) is out now!
Winner of the 2020 Banff Mountain Book Festival for Adventure Travel.
Out in paperback Feb 16, 2020—An Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best History preorder now! https://www.amazon.com/Labyrinth-Ice-Triumphant-Tragic-Expedition/dp/1250782066/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Labyrinth+of+Ice&s=books&sr=1-1
Washington State Magazine Review of Labyrinth of Ice
https://magazine.wsu.edu/2020/04/26/labyrinth-of-ice-the-triumphant-and-tragic-greely-polar-expedition
Buddy Levy on the Art and Craft of Historical Narrative
https://magazine.wsu.edu/web-extra/qa-buddy-levy-on-the-art-and-craft-of-the-historical-narrative/
An excerpt from the Adventure Journal, 'Labyrinth of Ice' Takes You on Harrowing Journey to Farthest North
Check it out HERE: https://www.adventure-journal.com/2019/12/labyrinth-of-ice/
Labyrinth of Ice an Amazon Best Books of the Month Dec 2019!
Indie Bound Top Ten Books of December here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-next-list/201912
Find more on Labyrinth of Ice here: read.macmillan.com/lp/labyrinth-of-ice/
"In Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant and Tragic Greely Polar Expedition, author Buddy Levy offers an engaging, superbly written, and meticulously researched chronicle of the Greely expedition that proves it is one of the most engaging adventure narratives ever. With cinematic prose, great economy of language, and vivid descriptions, Levy places readers in the middle of the action and makes them see the snow, feel the hunger and the tension, and hear the cracking of the ice, which the men called "the Devil's symphony." More than a nonfiction book about an expedition, Labyrinth of Ice reads like an outstanding script for an action movie. Labyrinth of Ice is a riveting, engaging read packed with superhuman feats, incredible journeys, amazing discoveries, tension, heartbreak, and constant danger. It is also a true tale — and that makes it a book that demands to be read." Gabino Iglesias, NPR
https://www.npr.org/2019/12/04/784403792/greelys-polar-expedition-faces-heartbreak-amid-heroism-in-labyrinth-of-ice
"An armchair explorer’s dream―all the drama, all the fear, all the steadfastness that fans could want. Unexpectedly, Levy manages also to carve out important space in the narrative for Greely’s wife, Henrietta, who was key to the rescue. An invaluable addition to polar history." ―Booklist
"Levy’s masterful use of primary sources from Greely and others create a highly detailed narrative that brings the men and their expedition to life. This gripping book is a testament to the bravery and sheer doggedness of men determined to survive despite harsh conditions." ―Library Journal
"Evocative, deeply researched...the result is an intense historical adventure with modern-day relevance for the climate change debate." ―Publishers Weekly
"A graphic tale of horrific deprivation that is sure to be the benchmark account." ―Kirkus Reviews
Available for purchase here:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books-A-Million
IndieBound
Powells
No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon
by Erik Weihenmayer and Buddy Levy
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!
2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in Creative Nonfiction, and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) — “A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.” —Brad Meltzer, NYT bestselling author
Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Descending carefully, he and his team picked their way across deep crevasses and through the deadly Khumbu Icefall; when the mountain was finally behind him, Erik knew he was going to live. His expedition leader slapped him on the back and said something that would affect the course of Erik’s life: “Don’t make Everest the greatest thing you ever do.”
No Barriers is Erik’s response to that challenge. It is the moving story of his journey since descending Mount Everest: from leading expeditions around the world with blind Tibetan teenagers to helping injured soldiers climb their way home from war, from adopting a son from Nepal to facing the most terrifying reach of his life: to solo kayak the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon.
To order, click here.
by Erik Weihenmayer and Buddy Levy
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!
2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in Creative Nonfiction, and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) — “A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.” —Brad Meltzer, NYT bestselling author
Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Descending carefully, he and his team picked their way across deep crevasses and through the deadly Khumbu Icefall; when the mountain was finally behind him, Erik knew he was going to live. His expedition leader slapped him on the back and said something that would affect the course of Erik’s life: “Don’t make Everest the greatest thing you ever do.”
No Barriers is Erik’s response to that challenge. It is the moving story of his journey since descending Mount Everest: from leading expeditions around the world with blind Tibetan teenagers to helping injured soldiers climb their way home from war, from adopting a son from Nepal to facing the most terrifying reach of his life: to solo kayak the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon.
To order, click here.
Buddy interviewing Gillian Anderson at Emerald City Comic-Con
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Buddy Researching in the Amazon
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Told in the style of The 48 Laws of Power, this compelling and inspiring book examines Geronimo’s leadership approach and the timeless strategies, decisions, and personal qualities that made him a success. Raised in an unforgiving landscape, Geronimo and his band faced enemies better armed, better equipped, and more numerous than they were. But somehow they won victories against all odds, beguiling the United States and Mexican governments and earning the respect and awe of those generals committed to hunting him down.
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Praise for Geronimo:
"Geronimo is a wonderful study of character and power: getting it, wielding it, keeping it."
-- S. C. Gwynne, author of Empire of the Summer Moon
"A compelling book that humanizes a man many misunderstood. A great read."
-- Brian Kilmeade, author of NY Times Bestseller George Washington's Secret Six
"Mike loves the will of man: the underdog, the warrior, and the one who does more with less. He knows greatness comes with sacrifice, and it starts with knowing yourself. In Geronimo, he shares the character of a true American badass who exemplified all of these things—and he shows how that character can be put to practice in the game we're all in: the game of life."
-- Matthew McConaughey, Best Actor Academy Award winner for Dallas Buyer's Club
"Geronimo is a wonderful study of character and power: getting it, wielding it, keeping it."
-- S. C. Gwynne, author of Empire of the Summer Moon
"A compelling book that humanizes a man many misunderstood. A great read."
-- Brian Kilmeade, author of NY Times Bestseller George Washington's Secret Six
"Mike loves the will of man: the underdog, the warrior, and the one who does more with less. He knows greatness comes with sacrifice, and it starts with knowing yourself. In Geronimo, he shares the character of a true American badass who exemplified all of these things—and he shows how that character can be put to practice in the game we're all in: the game of life."
-- Matthew McConaughey, Best Actor Academy Award winner for Dallas Buyer's Club
Overbrook, Motor Option Amazon Bestseller 'Conquistador'; Limited Series Planned
To read the full article, click here.
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From the acclaimed author of Conquistador comes this thrilling account of one of history’s greatest adventures of discovery. With cinematic immediacy and meticulous attention to historical detail, here is the true story of a legendary sixteenth-century explorer and his death-defying navigation of the Amazon—river of darkness, pathway to gold.
Overflowing with violence and beauty, nobility and tragedy, River of Darkness is both riveting history and a breathtaking adventure that will sweep readers along on an epic voyage unlike any other. To purchase, click here. |
Praise for River of Darkness:
"River of Darkness immediately takes its place as the definitive book on one of the great voyages into the unknown of all time, Orellana's accidental first descent of the Amazon. Not only is it a solid contribution to the scholarly literature on Amazonia, but it is a riveting and irresistible read, narrative history of a literary quality rarely encountered that compares with Alan Moorehead's great books on the Nile. Bravissimo !"
-- Alex Shoumatoff, author of In Southern Light, The Rivers Amazon, and The World is Burning
“In River of Darkness, Buddy Levy proves that the scariest stories are the true ones. Filled with fascinating details and the terror that comes with exploring something for the very first time, this is history coming back to life.”
-- Brad Meltzer, best selling author of The Book of Fate and The Inner Circle
“Buddy Levy is one of those rare and gifted authors whose books are virtual time machines that effortlessly transport us back through centuries. In River of Darkness, we participate in one of history’s signal explorations, Francisco Orellana’s descent of the Amazon River. We see blood, smell smoke, hear screams of joy and agony. Levy’s impeccably researched book is at once harrowing adventure and revealing history. Better than any in recent memory, River of Darkness sheds new light—and reveals the darkest aspects—of the Conquistadors’ brave and bloody New World forays.”
-- James M. Tabor, author of Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth
"River of Darkness immediately takes its place as the definitive book on one of the great voyages into the unknown of all time, Orellana's accidental first descent of the Amazon. Not only is it a solid contribution to the scholarly literature on Amazonia, but it is a riveting and irresistible read, narrative history of a literary quality rarely encountered that compares with Alan Moorehead's great books on the Nile. Bravissimo !"
-- Alex Shoumatoff, author of In Southern Light, The Rivers Amazon, and The World is Burning
“In River of Darkness, Buddy Levy proves that the scariest stories are the true ones. Filled with fascinating details and the terror that comes with exploring something for the very first time, this is history coming back to life.”
-- Brad Meltzer, best selling author of The Book of Fate and The Inner Circle
“Buddy Levy is one of those rare and gifted authors whose books are virtual time machines that effortlessly transport us back through centuries. In River of Darkness, we participate in one of history’s signal explorations, Francisco Orellana’s descent of the Amazon River. We see blood, smell smoke, hear screams of joy and agony. Levy’s impeccably researched book is at once harrowing adventure and revealing history. Better than any in recent memory, River of Darkness sheds new light—and reveals the darkest aspects—of the Conquistadors’ brave and bloody New World forays.”
-- James M. Tabor, author of Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth