"A dizzying look at a world hundreds of feet above New York's mean streets." - Maxim (4 Star Review) "In HIGH STEEL, Jim Rasenberger immortalizes the daring ironworkers who erect the world's most spectacular skylines." - Vanity Fair "[Rasenberger] is as engaging a writer as Sebastian Junger and HIGH STEEL is a fast-paced read." - Ottawa Citizen "Rasenberger's compelling book .Reveal[s] as much about the human spirit as about technological progress." - Wall Street Journal "Rasenberger's compelling book makes us look at the familiar story of the growth of New York from a new point of view.that of the men who actually built it." - Wall Street Journal "Mr.

Rasenberger's sharp eye.his sympathetic imagination, and his graceful prose make for an engaging read.Beautifully written." - New York Sun "Admirable.Rasenberger tell[s] his tale.uncommonly well." - Jonathan Yardley in The Washington Post "Fascinating.A breezy, anecdotal history of.

the daredevils of the skies." - New York Newsday "Fascinating." - New York Magazine "Introduce[s] us to the romance and adventure of hard hats.men [who] make their living courting danger every day." - New York Post "Fascinating.A breezy, anecdotal history of.the daredevils of the skies.who built New York City's bridges and skyscrapers.

" - New York Newsday "[A] riveting historical work." - Chicago Sun-Times "HIGH STEEL is a testament to an incredible group of workers [that] ranks . with Gay Talese's classic THE BRIDGE." - Daily News.