Why Knot?: How to Tie More than Sixty Ingenious, Useful, Beautiful, Lifesaving, and Secure Knots!

Philippe Petit

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UPC:
9781419706769
Maximum Purchase:
3 units
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
2013-04-09
Release Date:
2013-04-09
Author:
Philippe Petit
Language:
english
Edition:
Nov
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On August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the New York World Trade Centers 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 componentsthe 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. Philippes 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 youre not already nuts for knots, Petit will transform you into a knot aficionado.