On August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the New York World Trade Center’s twin towers, where he performed for nearly an hour. The death-defiying event has been the subect of two major films, the documentary Man on Wire (2008) and The Walk (2015) staring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. During this history-making walk, and many others throughout his celebrated career, knots have always been indispensable components—the guardian angels protecting his life in the sky. After years of hands-on research, Philippe presents Why Knot?, a guide to tying his essential knots. Philippe’s own practical sketches illustrate original methods and clear, clever tying instructions. Photographs in which special knots were used during spectacular high-wire walks, quirky knot trivia, personal anecdotes, helpful tips, magic tricks, and special tying challenges ensure that, if you’re not already nuts for knots, Petit will transform you into a knot aficionado.
Why Knot?: How to Tie More Than Sixty Ingenious, Useful, Beautiful, Lifesaving, and Secure Knots!
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Author: Petit, Philippe
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781419706769
Details:
Author: Petit, Philippe
Brand: Abrams Image
Edition: Nov
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 256
Release Date: 09-04-2013
Part Number: 9781419706769
Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781419706769
