High Tightrope Walkers: Living in a Utopia of Cruelty Used Book

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High Tightrope Walkers: Living in a Utopia of Cruelty Used Book Hardcover Key Features This book offers a compelling exploration of the daring world of high-wire performers, capturing their courage, artistry, and the profound connection between risk and beauty. Praised by critics from Tokyo Shinbun and Nihon Keizai Shimbun, it delves into the lives of legendary tightrope walkers, from children to seasoned veterans, including the iconic Blondin and pioneering women who challenged gender norms. The narrative vividly describes the thrill of walking above Niagara Falls, the history of the Warlenda family, and contemporary daredevils pushing limits in the SNS era. Richly detailed, the book combines documentary storytelling with insights into the physical and psychological demands of this perilous art form, revealing the poetic tension between life and death on the wire. Perfect for enthusiasts of adventure, performance art, and human resilience. Item Specifics: Title: [Not specified] Author: [Not specified] Genre: Non-fiction / Documentary Language: Japanese Publication Date: 2025 Format: Book / Hardcover or Paperback (not specified) Subject: High-wire performers, acrobatics, performance art, daredevils, family history, risk-taking Condition: New (assumed, as no condition details provided) Specifications Brand NO BRAND Country Japan Country/Region of Manufacture Japan Type Paper Product Description 🌎 Shipping & Import Duties For U.S. Buyers: Shipped via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).

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• Condition: Good

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