Focuses on theoretical results along with applications All the main topics covering the heart of the subject are introduced to the reader in a systematic fashion Concentration is on the probabilistic and statistical aspects of extreme values Excellent introduction to extreme value theory at the graduate level, requiring only some mathematical maturity
Gives a thorough introduction (also has advanced chapters) but still tough for those without a strong mathematical background. There are other books with more motivating examples which may prove to be more accessible.