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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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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Very Good. 2002. Hardcover. Signed by Petit on title page. Large format. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear, remains a fine copy. First edition copy....Signed Copy. We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. New in new dust jacket. BRAND NEW. Never read or opened. Small dot remainder mark. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. North Point Press, 2002. Stated first edition, first printing with full number line; signed and inscribed by author Phillippe Petit on title page; jacket lightly rubbed/soiled, very faintly age-toned around top and bottom edges, edges/corners gently bumped, spine ends lightly bumped; cover top/bottom edges slightly sunned/soiled, corners very barely rubbed/bumped, front board has one small bump near top edge, spine ends lightly bumped; bottom edge has minor food soiling; faint pencil erasures on ffep; binding tight, text block clean and bright; jacket, cover, edges, and interior intact and clean except as noted; due to the size/weight of this item, additional charges may apply for International or Expedited orders. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Very Good-in Very Good dust jacket. -Brief dedication on first page. Signed by author! -Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; Signed by Author.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0865476519. Black and white photographs and drawings throughout. First printing. INSCRIBED by the author-simply, "To Judy-/ Philippe Petit." Fine in a fine dust jacket.; 244 pages.