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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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. pp. 244, b/w illustrations and photographs, "One late-summer day, a feat of unimaginable audacity was perpetrated on the twin towers of the World Trade Center. The year was 1974. A hundred thousand people gathered on the ground to watch in awe as twenty-four-year-old high wire artist Philippe Petit made eight crossings between the all-but-completed towers, … 4to.
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Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Dance & Other Performing Arts: Good Ex-library Hardcover with Dust Jacket, contains pocket, stamps, label, Library Binding, Clean Pages, Prompt shipping with tracking.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. SIGNED by Petit on the front of the dust jacket, and inscribed and signed by him on the front pastedown. Shows minor wear. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
