Maurice Herzog’s “Victory on Annapurna” — Rozan Chocolate, M - Lot 621

Maurice Herzog’s “Victory on Annapurna” — Rozan Chocolate, Made in the Pyrenees The 1950 French expedition to Annapurna was led by Maurice Herzog.This expedition gained widespread attention in France thanks to the cover of *Paris Match*, Marcel Ichac’s film *Victory on Annapurna*, and Maurice Herzog’s book *Annapurna, First 8,000*, in which he recounts his ascent. This best-selling book has since been the subject of controversy, centered primarily on the role that Maurice Herzog claimed for himself. Louis Lachenal presents a different account of the expedition in his *Carnets du vertige*. / The French expedition to Annapurna in 1950 was led by Maurice Herzog. This expedition was popularized in France by the front page of *Paris Match*, the film *Victoire sur l’Annapurna* by Marcel Ichac, and the book *Annapurna, premier 8000* by Maurice Herzog, in which he recounts his ascent. This best-selling book has since been the subject of controversy, revolving mainly around the role that Maurice Herzog claims for himself. Louis Lachenal presents a different account of the expedition in his *Carnets du vertige*. M. Déchaux, Paris Canvas-mounted poster / Vintage Poster on Linen, T.B.E. A - ALPINISME 51 x 35, Printed 1950