Exposed – Leo Houlding presents the extraordinary life of one of the world’s finest climbers, Leo Houlding. Leo is a world-class climber and adventurer who has led an incredible life, making a multitude of extreme ascents in all corners of the globe. Within this beautiful, large-format book, Leo’s landmark endeavours are captured through breathtaking photography accompanied by the compelling stories behind the imagery.

Compiled by award-winning film-maker Alastair Lee, whose stunning photography accounts for much of the book, this is a labour of love that Alastair has always wanted to release. Only two copies of the very first edition were produced in 2020 as a 40th birthday present from Alastair to Leo. Exposed – Leo Houlding is the expanded edition of that initial idea.

The book presents Leo’s most celebrated climbs, from his youngest first ascent of the Old Man of Hoy, aged 11, through to his expeditions to the likes of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica where Leo made the first ascent of Ulvetanna’s north-east ridge. Accompanying the photographs is text by Leo himself, offering a unique insight into the stories behind the incredible shots.

Alastair Lee is a multi-award-winning photographer and film-maker. He has been taking photographs since he first went travelling at the age of 20, and his main focus in front of the camera has always been his passion for rock climbing and mountaineering. He is the author of seven books, including Lake District Mountain Landscape, Pendle and Baffin Island. Over the past 20 years he has also established himself as one of the world's leading mountain and adventure film-makers. His trilogy of critically acclaimed films with Leo Houlding – The Asgard Project, Autana and The Last Great Climb – have won awards at festivals around the world. He lives in East Lancashire with his two children.

Leo Houlding is a world-class climber, adventurer, film-maker and popular public speaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented climbers of his generation and has made cutting-edge first ascents and repeats of difficult climbs across the world. He lives in the Lake District with his wife and two children.

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