Walking a Tightrope Between the World Trade Towers Was Nothing–Try Building A Barn By Hand, With 18th Century Tools

By • Feb 4th, 2009 • Category: 26th Story, Books, Film

You may know Philippe Petit for his remarkable artistry as a tightrope-walker, most famously for his walk between the World Trade Towers. That feat is documented in the Academy Award-nominated film, “Man On Wire,” which Petit discusses here:


Philippe Petit on The Colbert Report on January 27, 2009


Philippe Petit on The Conan O’Brien Show.


Philippe Petit at Sundance 2008

Now Petit is attempting a new challenge: he is building a barn by hand, using only 18th-century tools. And he has signed with HarperStudio for his book about that experience, to be published in Fall, 2010.

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  • Rider X

    Nice idea. I once came across his book, To Reach the Clouds, and it’s hard to put down. I’ll bet it’s even better than Michael Pollan’s, A Place of My Own.

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