The Man Who Walked Between The Towers
By Mordicai Gerstein
This tremendous picture book about the great "young French aerialist" Philippe Petit, tells the story of the historic high-line traverse of the twin-towers in New York City. Disguising himself as a construction worker along with friends, Petit was able to string up one of the most awesome lines ever.
The art work is great, capturing the unique and rarely seen vantage points of a highliner, and certainly helped the book win the coveted Caldecott Award. It is highly recommended for any slackliner as both reference and inspiration, but it will also come in handy down the road as a grade AAA children’s book. This wonderful story deserves a prized spot on any adventurer's bookshelf.
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