Man on Wire (2008 Skyhorse Edition)

Man on Wire recounts Philippe Petit’s audacious 1974 high-wire performance between the World Trade Center towers. This 2008 Skyhorse Publishers edition captures the meticulous planning, execution, and cultural impact of this iconic feat, framed through Petit’s reflections on creativity and urban artistry.

• Hardback format with photographic cover design in blue, white, black, and red
• Previously published as To Reach the Clouds (1980)
• Bear's the "Now a Major Motion Picture" label
• Includes editorial quotation: "By evoking his youthful passion..." — San Francisco Chronicle
• Examines the interplay between art, risk, and architectural history
• 2008 release preserving the author's firsthand account

Published by Skyhorse in 2008, this edition captures the enduring legacy of one of the 20th century’s most breathtaking artistic statements.