Kurt Diemberger has published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Summits and Secrets (1971). The best-known is Spirits of the Air (1994). The latest is K2 (1995).
Updated September 2026
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Spirits of the Air
Kurt Diemberger's most-read book.
Newest
K2
Published 1995.
Non-fiction in order
Summits and Secrets (1971)
The Endless Knot (1989)
Spirits of the Air (1994)
K2 (1995)
About Kurt Diemberger
Kurt Diemberger is an Austrian mountaineer and author of several books. He is the only living person who has made the first ascents on two mountains over 8,000 metres: of Broad Peak in 1957 and of Dhaulagiri in 1960. In 2013, he won the Piolet d'Or Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Kurt Diemberger FAQ
- How many books has Kurt Diemberger written?
- Kurt Diemberger has published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kurt Diemberger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Spirits of the Air.
- What is Kurt Diemberger's latest book?
- K2 (1995).
- What is Kurt Diemberger's most famous book?
- Spirits of the Air (1994) is Kurt Diemberger's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.