Maurice Herzog's "Victory on Annapurna" - Rozan Chocolate Ma - Lot 205

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 through 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 Maurice Herzog claimed for himself. Louis Lachenal presents a different account of the expedition in his *Carnets du vertige*. / The 1950 French expedition to Annapurna 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 successful book has since been the subject of controversy, centered primarily on the role that Maurice Herzog claims for himself. Louis Lachenal presents a different account of the expedition in his *Carnets du vertige*. M. Dechaux Paris 1 Poster Unmounted / Vintage Poster on Paper, not mounted, T.B.E. A - ALPINISM 51 x 35 Printed 1950