This tale of passion, persistence, and hubris reminds us that what
seems foolish in hindsight may have been born of boldness and
bravery. The tailor Pierre has a big dream: He wants to fly. To
make this outlandish vision a reality, he decides to sew a garment
that is up to the task: his very own, resplendent bird coat. But
can a human really become a bird with anything but disastrous
results? This is a fantastical story of the imagined selves that we
dream into being, and the hubris that can come hand-in-hand with
these imaginings. Illustrated in the distinctive hand of
award-winning Norwegian illustrator Oyvind Torseter, this tale was
inspired by the true story of Franz Reichelt, dubbed "the flying
tailor," who in 1912 jumped from the Eiffel Tower in an attempt at
flight.
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