The walk
In 1974, 100,000 people on the ground watched 24-year-old high wire artist Petit make eight crossings between the World Trade Towers. In this visually and verbally stunning book, Petit tells for the first time the story of his walk, from conception and clandestine planning to the performance and its...
| Main Author: | Petit, Philippe, 1949- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, NY :
Skyhorse Publishing,
[2015]
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| Edition: | [Media tie-in edition]. |
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| Summary: |
In 1974, 100,000 people on the ground watched 24-year-old high wire artist Petit make eight crossings between the World Trade Towers. In this visually and verbally stunning book, Petit tells for the first time the story of his walk, from conception and clandestine planning to the performance and its aftermath. 140 illustrations. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally published as: To reach the clouds : my high wire walk between the Twin Towers. "Now a major motion picture event." |
| Physical Description: |
xiv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781510703308 1510703306 9781634505000 163450500X |
| Author Notes: |
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