Philippe Petit has performed on the high wire more than eighty times around the world; he is also a magician, street juggler, visual artist, builder, lecturer, and writer. A frequent contributor to TED and other national venues, he is the author and illustrator of several books, including "To Reach the Clouds," the basis of the 2009 Academy Award winning documentary "Man on Wire." He lives in upstate New York."
Praise for "Creativity: The Perfect Crime"
Gleeful Anyone involved in theperforming arts will find"
Creativity" useful. [A] kaleidoscopic manifesto ."" as richly
insightful as it is vaingloriously irreverent. Read it. Use it to
cross whatever tightropes you happen to be perched on. Minneapolis
Star Tribune
Anyone curious about Petit s life and art, or hoping to draw
inspiration for their own creative coup, will find ideas and
insights in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime." --"BookPage"
"Like all extraordinary artists, Philippe Petit's practice is
founded in rigor, scrutiny, and dedication. What sets Philippe in a
class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest
physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and
creativity. He is an inspiration to all who dare to dream of the
seemingly impossible. Dear friend: I salute you!
--Mikhail Baryshnikov
A book as unique, open and inspiring as one would expect from its
fundamentally revolutionary creator, a true original who does not
accept accepted wisdom or take no for an answer. As I read, I kept
underlining and thinking of friends I wanted to share it
with---actors, writers, directors, anyone really.This book could be
as powerful for kids as adults; I put a copy of it on each of my
kids' nightstands and recommend you do the same.
--David Duchovny
If life itself is a walk on a wire, suspended between birth and
death, in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime" Philippe Petit reminds us
that the humble precision of every little step can lead to
greatness.
--Francesco Clemente
I enjoyed the organization of chaos, the boldness of ideas, the
insanity of Philippe s visions, the extreme discipline of planning,
and the passion of the feat. It inspires to create not only on a
sound concept, but also on a whim or a spark. I was thoroughly able
to identify with his highs and lows and it was a great pleasure to
have one so freewheeling put his methods down in a completely
personal way."
--Julie Taymor
Philippe Petit created one of the greatest works of art of the
twentieth century. He is also a most intelligent and original
thinker (not to mention terrific company). How lucky we are to have
him as a guide into the elusive and all-important subject of
creativity."
--Jonathan Safran Foer "
Praise for "Creativity: The Perfect Crime"
"Gleeful... Anyone involved in the performing arts will find"
Creativity" useful. [A] kaleidoscopic manifesto ...."" as richly
insightful as it is vaingloriously irreverent. Read it. Use it to
cross whatever tightropes you happen to be perched on." -
Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Anyone curious about Petit's life and art, or hoping to draw
inspiration for their own creative coup, will find ideas and
insights in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime."" --"BookPage"
"Like all extraordinary artists, Philippe Petit's practice is
founded in rigor, scrutiny, and dedication. What sets Philippe in a
class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest
physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and
creativity. He is an inspiration to all who dare to dream of the
seemingly impossible. Dear friend: I salute you!"
--Mikhail Baryshnikov
"A book as unique, open and inspiring as one would expect from its
fundamentally revolutionary creator, a true original who does not
accept accepted wisdom or take no for an answer. As I read, I kept
underlining and thinking of friends I wanted to share it
with---actors, writers, directors, anyone really. This book could
be as powerful for kids as adults; I put a copy of it on each of my
kids' nightstands and recommend you do the same."
--David Duchovny
"If life itself is a walk on a wire, suspended between birth and
death, in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime" Philippe Petit reminds us
that the humble precision of every little step can lead to
greatness."
--Francesco Clemente
"I enjoyed the organization of chaos, the boldness of ideas, the
insanity of Philippe's visions, the extreme discipline of planning,
and the passion of the feat. It inspires to create not only on a
sound concept, but also on a whim or a spark. I was thoroughly able
to identify with his highs and lows and it was a great pleasure to
have one so freewheeling put his methods down in a completely
personal way."
--Julie Taymor
"Philippe Petit created one of the greatest works of art of the
twentieth century. He is also a most intelligent and original
thinker (not to mention terrific company). How lucky we are to have
him as a guide into the elusive and all-important subject of
creativity."
--Jonathan Safran Foer
Praise for "Creativity: The Perfect Crime"
"Gleeful... Anyone involved in the performing arts will find"
Creativity" useful. [A] kaleidoscopic manifesto ...."" as richly
insightful as it is vaingloriously irreverent. Read it. Use it to
cross whatever tightropes you happen to be perched on." -
Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Anyone curious about Petit's life and art, or hoping to draw
inspiration for their own creative coup, will find ideas and
insights in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime."" --"BookPage"
"Like all extraordinary artists, Philippe Petit's practice is
founded in rigor, scrutiny, and dedication. What sets Philippe in a
class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest
physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and
creativity. He is an inspiration to all who dare to dream of the
seemingly impossible. Dear friend: I salute you!"
--Mikhail Baryshnikov
"A book as unique, open and inspiring as one would expect from its
fundamentally revolutionary creator, a true original who does not
accept accepted wisdom or take no for an answer. As I read, I kept
underlining and thinking of friends I wanted to share it
with---actors, writers, directors, anyone really. This book could
be as powerful for kids as adults; I put a copy of it on each of my
kids' nightstands and recommend you do the same."
--David Duchovny
"If life itself is a walk on a wire, suspended between birth and
death, in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime" Philippe Petit reminds us
that the humble precision of every little step can lead to
greatness."
--Francesco Clemente
"I enjoyed the organization of chaos, the boldness of ideas, the
insanity of Philippe's visions, the extreme discipline of planning,
and the passion of the feat. It inspires to create not only on a
sound concept, but also on a whim or a spark. I was thoroughly able
to identify with his highs and lows and it was a great pleasure to
have one so freewheeling put his methods down in a completely
personal way."
--Julie Taymor
"Philippe Petit created one of the greatest works of art of the
twentieth century. He is also a most intelligent and original
thinker (not to mention terrific company). How lucky we are to have
him as a guide into the elusive and all-important subject of
creativity."
--Jonathan Safran Foer
Praise for "Creativity: The Perfect Crime"
"Anyone curious about Petit's life and art, or hoping to draw
inspiration for their own creative coup, will find ideas and
insights in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime."" --"BookPage"
"Like all extraordinary artists, Philippe Petit's practice is
founded in rigor, scrutiny, and dedication. What sets Philippe in a
class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest
physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and
creativity. He is an inspiration to all who dare to dream of the
seemingly impossible. Dear friend: I salute you!"
--Mikhail Baryshnikov
"A book as unique, open and inspiring as one would expect from its
fundamentally revolutionary creator, a true original who does not
accept accepted wisdom or take no for an answer. As I read, I kept
underlining and thinking of friends I wanted to share it
with---actors, writers, directors, anyone really. This book could
be as powerful for kids as adults; I put a copy of it on each of my
kids' nightstands and recommend you do the same."
--David Duchovny
"If life itself is a walk on a wire, suspended between birth and
death, in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime" Philippe Petit reminds us
that the humble precision of every little step can lead to
greatness."
--Francesco Clemente
"I enjoyed the organization of chaos, the boldness of ideas, the
insanity of Philippe's visions, the extreme discipline of planning,
and the passion of the feat. It inspires to create not only on a
sound concept, but also on a whim or a spark. I was thoroughly able
to identify with his highs and lows and it was a great pleasure to
have one so freewheeling put his methods down in a completely
personal way."
--Julie Taymor
"Philippe Petit created one of the greatest works of art of the
twentieth century. He is also a most intelligent and original
thinker (not to mention terrific company). How lucky we are to have
him as a guide in
Praise for "Creativity: The Perfect Crime"
"Like all extraordinary artists, Philippe Petit's practice is
founded in rigor, scrutiny, and dedication. What sets Philippe in a
class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest
physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and
creativity. He is an inspiration to all who dare to dream of the
seemingly impossible. Dear friend: I salute you!"
--Mikhail Baryshnikov
"A book as unique, open and inspiring as one would expect from its
fundamentally revolutionary creator, a true original who does not
accept accepted wisdom or take no for an answer. As I read, I kept
underlining and thinking of friends I wanted to share it
with---actors, writers, directors, anyone really. This book could
be as powerful for kids as adults; I put a copy of it on each of my
kids' nightstands and recommend you do the same."
--David Duchovny
"If life itself is a walk on a wire, suspended between birth and
death, in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime" Philippe Petit reminds us
that the humble precision of every little step can lead to
greatness."
--Francesco Clemente
"I enjoyed the organization of chaos, the boldness of ideas, the
insanity of Philippe's visions, the extreme discipline of planning,
and the passion of the feat. It inspires to create not only on a
sound concept, but also on a whim or a spark. I was thoroughly able
to identify with his highs and lows and it was a great pleasure to
have one so freewheeling put his methods down in a completely
personal way."
--Julie Taymor
"Philippe Petit created one of the greatest works of art of the
twentieth century. He is also a most intelligent and original
thinker (not to mention terrific company). How lucky we are to have
him as a guide into the elusive and all-important subject of
creativity."
--Jonathan Safran Foer
Praise for "Creativity: The Perfect Crime"
"Like all extraordinary artists, Philippe Petit's practice is
founded in rigor, scrutiny, and dedication. What sets Philippe in a
class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest
physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and
creativity. He is an inspiration to all who dare to dream of the
seemingly impossible. Dear friend: I salute you!"
--Mikhail Baryshnikov
"A book as unique, open and inspiring as one would expect from its
fundamentally revolutionary creator, a true original who does not
accept accepted wisdom or take no for an answer. As I read, I kept
underlining and thinking of friends I wanted to share it
with---actors, writers, directors, anyone really. This book could
be as powerful for kids as adults; I put a copy of it on each of my
kids' nightstands and recommend you do the same."
--David Duchovny
"If life itself is a walk on a wire, suspended between birth and
death, in "Creativity: The Perfect Crime" Philippe Petit reminds us
that the humble precision of every little step can lead to
greatness."
--Francesco Clemente
"I enjoyed the organization of chaos, the boldness of ideas, the
insanity of Philippe's visions, the extreme discipline of planning,
and the passion of the feat. It inspires to create not only on a
sound concept, but also on a whim or a spark. I was thoroughly able
to identify with his highs and lows and it was a great pleasure to
have one so freewheeling put his methods down in a completely
personal way."
--Julie Taymor
"Philippe Petit created one of the greatest works of art of the
twentieth century. He is also a most intelligent and original
thinker (not to mention terrific company). How lucky we are to have
him as a guide into the elusive and all-important subject of
creativity."
--Jonathan Safran Foer Praise for "Why Knot?"
"Petit is the perfect teacher. His descriptions are clear, he
de
Praise for "Why Knot?"
"Petit is the perfect teacher. His descriptions are clear, he
deploys humor frequently and he makes his points with anecdotes
that are colorful and memorable." --"The Wall Street Journal"
"This is a dynamic book, eclectic, fun, and practical . . .
wonderful." --Colum McCann
"Poetic and passionate." --"The Boston Globe"
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