New Zealand is a country synonymous with epic
adventure. Over the years, countless sea kayakers, climbers and alpine trampers
have attempted journeys across its stunning landscape, and many more dream of
following in their tracks. In Epic, the stories of a dozen memorable
Kiwi explorers are brought together to form a tribute to the spirit of
adventure.

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the
journeys of the featured explorers, but author Ray Salisbury brings them to
life with detailed maps, backstories, and narratives that fail to hide his own
passion for adventure. From Graeme Dingle and Jill Tremain attempting the first
traverse of the Southern Alps, to the nineteen-year-old 'wildboy' who lived off
the land as he paddled, walked and swam 8000 km of coastline, this is a
showcase of the intrepid.

Seasoned explorer or armchair traveller, prepare
to be awed and inspired by Epic. It doesn't shy away from the realities
of boundary-pushing adventure, with accounts of physical and mental battles,
near-disasters, and sadly several mentions of those lost their lives in the
wild. But with deep lows come impossible highs, in this exploration of what
makes an epic adventurer.

In a world full of distractions, Epic is
a reminder to get out there and experience the wild, stunning places of our
planet--they are waiting.