Given the question: What key details about jon krakauer can be extracted from the following bio? Bio: jon krakauer -lrb- born april 12 , 1954 -rrb- is an american writer and mountaineer , primarily known for his writings about the outdoors , especially mountain-climbing . he is the author of best-selling non-fiction books -- '' into the wild '' , '' into thin air '' , '' under the banner of heaven '' , and '' '' -- as well as numerous magazine articles .
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- debut works is into the wild- period is 1990 -- present- subject is outdoor literature- birth date is 12 april 1954- name is jon krakauer- birth place is brookline , massachusetts , u.s.- occupation is writer