Secret Plans: Vol. III: 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers by Tami Knight
Secret Plans, Vol. III: 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers by Tami Knight is a delightful fit for adventurous readers who crave humor, wit, and a touch of the great outdoors, as they’ll revel in the mischievous escapades of Knight’s lovable cartoon climbers and find themselves inspired to tackle their own mountainous challenges. (StoryGraph)
Tami Knight is awarding a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Enter below!
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Book Details
Secret Plans: 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers by Tami Knight Series: Secret Plans Volume 3
Published by Tellwell Talent on October 26, 2024
Genres: Comedy, Comics & Graphic Novels
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 154
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsTami Knight started drawing cartoons about climbers when the glaciers were a lot larger. C'mon in and enjoy Knight's rats and humans as they get up to mountains of mischief! This book may even help you re-work yer primal scream!
And, dang, Jon Krakauer wrote the forward.
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Excerpt from Secret Plans: Vol. III
In 1981, Knight started to draw cartoons inspired by the absurdities of climbing. She found a wealth of material simply by observing the fanatical, oddball climbers she hung out with. In her cartoons, they were depicted as rats with long tails, beady eyes, and pointy noses. The rats were usually wearing climbing harnesses and chalk bags, but no clothing. Like Knight’s real-life friends, the rats were dirty, smelly, constantly broke, totally obsessed with climbing, and excessively fond of beer and single-malt Scotch whisky. Many of the rats were surprisingly charming.
Knight had found her calling. She saw herself as the climbing tribe’s court jester, keeping inflated egos in check with affectionate ridicule. Her demented cartoons became a hugely popular feature in the most widely-read climbing magazines of the day. For North American climbers, she was our Charles M. Schulz, our Gary Larson, our very own R. Crumb.
Over the decades, Knight published six books of climbing cartoons. In this book, her seventh, almost every cartoon she’s created since 1981 has been collected in a single magnificent volume that provides a grimy window into our peculiar, alarmingly addictive sport.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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My Thoughts on Secret Plans: Vol. III
“Secret Plans: 40+ Years of Climbing Cartoons” by Tami Knight is the kind of book that makes you grin before you even open it. The cover is cute and unique. If you’ve spent any time in the climbing world as a hardcore traditional climber, a gym rat, or someone who appreciates the sport from a safe distance, like me, you’ll find something in this collection that speaks to you.
Knight’s cartoons are a perfect blend of sharp observation and affectionate humor. She pokes fun at everything from gear obsession to partner dynamics, all while capturing the essence of what makes climbing such a unique and often ridiculous pursuit. The artwork is simple but expressive, and you can tell this comes from someone who truly gets climbing culture.
If you enjoy inside jokes, dry wit, and a bit of nostalgia from decades of climbing shenanigans, this book is perfect for you.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Tami Knight
Tami Knight has been drawing cartoons and illustrations about climbing since 1981. Her work is a regular feature in Alpinist Magazine but has appeared in climbing media all over the world. She was the 2003 recipient of the American Alpine Club literary award. Knight lives in Vancouver, Canada.
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Giveaway!
Tami Knight will award a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
Visit more stops on this Goddess Fish tour for extra chances to win!
Official Tour Page for Secret Plans: Vol. III
Full Tour Schedule:
January 1: Straight From the Library
January 8: Sandra’s Book Club – spotlight
January 8: Long and Short Reviews
January 15: Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
January 22: Fabulous and Brunette
January 29: The Avid Reader
February 5: A Wonderful World of Words
February 12: Gina Rae Mitchell – review
February 19: Westveil Publishing – review
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Creative cover
This looks like a great read. Thanks for sharing
Looks entertaining
I liked the excerpt.
This looks like a very good book and I look forward to reading it.
Sounds like a good read.
Thank you for featuring and reviewing SECRET PLANS III today