An artist of the air re-creates his six-year plot to pull off an act of incomparable beauty and imaginationOne 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; a quarter mile above the earth; over the course of nearly an hour.Petits achievement made headlines around the world. Yet few who saw or heard about it realized that it was the fulfillment of a dream he had nurtured for six years; rekindling it each time it was in danger of expiring. His accomplices were a motley crew of foreigners and Americans; who under Petits direction had conpired; connived; labored; argued; rehearsed; and improvised to make possible an act of unsurpassed aerial artistry.In this visually and verbally stunning book; Petit tells for the first time the dramatic story of this history-making walk; from conception and clandestine planning to the performance and its aftermath. The account draws on Petits journals; which capture everything from his budgets to his strategies for rigging a high wire in the dead of night between two of the most secure towers in the world. It is animated by photographs taken by two of Petits collaborators; and by his own wonderfully evocative sketches and unquenchable humor.
#1363871 in eBooks 2010-11-01 2010-11-01File Name: B005NHZ2X023 fun and fashionable projects for little girlsStep-by-step cutting and sewing instructionsSoftcover: 127 pages
Review
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Book!!! Loved it!!!!By N. TorresI really like this book because it takes the basic core patterns and provides details on how to create variations from the basic core design.The projects and directions include the Basic Bodice (Barely Basic Top/Dress. Knotty Apron variation. Sunshine Halter. Side-Tiered smock. Perfect Party Dress. Pocket Pinafore. Ruffled Peek-a-Boo Jumper). Peasant Top/Dress (Classic. Ruffled Empire Dress/Top. Tiered Twirly dress. fluttered-Sleeved top. ruffled neck top). Pants (Pants/Capris. Ruffled pants. Racing stripe pants. Lace-Edged Gauchos. Tiered Pants) and Skirts (No-Hem. Treasure. on-the-border. apron skirt. double layer twirl skirt. twirly girly skirt).I would definitely recommend this book to both the novice and the experience sewer. If you are starting to get into sewing boutique type clothing. I would recommend starting with this book instead of buying all the separate patterns that are out there. I wish that I was able to purchase this book before sewing girl clothes because it would have definately saved me money so that I could buy more fabric for my stash. :) You definitely get A LOT from this book and a bang for your buck!!! Happy Sewing!!! :)3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Nice book. Includes 23 projects in sizes 2--6By pchefNice book. Includes 23 projects in sizes 2--6. I saw several patterns on display at Creations of Kerrville (TX) that were adorable. I had the book already but bought their fabrics for one of these!! Worthwhile investment!!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Super Fabulous Fun!By Clemson_GirlJust as described. a jumping off point for people who want to create cute clothes for the little girls in their lives. Showing you the basics and doing the best to inspire you to continue to adjust the patterns and be creative with your sewing. This book is really great. not at all difficult to follow as an intermediate sewer. I dont think it would be hard to use it even as a beginner. Very satisfying to use and complete projects with. in fact I cannot wait to make more with it. The pattern pages are on very sturdy paper. and not difficult to copy/trace over using pattern paper (which will be neccessary rather than cutting them out - worth it though). I did need to make some supplemental pattern pieces - for instance the straight pieces for the ruffles and tiers - however the demensions are given for every cut needed. Very Very pleased!
