Narrative

Histoires d'Escalade

A hardcover photography book for which I led the artistic direction, celebrating the beauty, passion, and thirty years of history in the climbing community.

Simona Casolari

29 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

A one-of-a-kind project presented by the association Escalade Alsace, for which I had the pleasure to curate the artistic direction: 240 pages of incredible climbing adventures captured by award-winning photographer Yann Corby.

Through 52 chapters, the hardcover book evokes laughter and tears as it retraces thirty years of climbing history through a dynamic narrative (chapters are written by the sport's iconic stars) and stunning photography.

The book is available for purchase in selected physical stores in France and online (shipping worldwide):

Vieux Campeur Strasbourg (shop)
Bloc session Haguenau (climbing gym)
Hueco Strasbourg (climbing gym)
Escalade-Alsace.com
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