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Why knot? : how to tie more than sixty ingenious, useful, beautiful, lifesaving, and secure knots! / written and illustrated by Philippe Petit.

by Petit, Philippe, 1949-

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Abrams Image, c2013.

Knots and splices.

Slings and hitches.

9781419706769 (hc.)

1419706764 (hc.)

255 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 19 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"On August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the New York World Trade Center's twin towers, where he performed for nearly an hour. During this history-making walk, and many others throughout his celebrated career, knots have always been indispensable components--the guardian angels protecting his life in the sky. After years of hands-on research, Philippe presents a guide to tying his essential knots. Philippe's 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 you're not already nuts for knots, Petit will transform you into a knot aficionado."--From publisher.

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