Philippe Petit Creates A WHY KNOT? Installation At The ABRAMS Office

With Video Of The Installation From Start To Finish

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. See a video of Philipe creating a custom installation at the ABRAMS office after the break.

STC Craft Presents: The Repurposed Library by Lisa Occhipinti

Our latest crafty title puts a new spin on old books

Say what you will about the convenience of e-readers—in my opinion, nothing could ever replace the feel of a real book. Fellow bibliophiles, take note: our May release The Repurposed Library offers a creative antidote to the digital age. Author and artist Lisa Occhipinti rescues old and orphaned books, transforming their careworn hardcovers and yellowed pages into stylish home decor and objets d’art. Her collection of 33 projects includes a Literary Lampshade, a Story Time Clock, and Narrative Vases (click here for an image gallery).