Buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravity. In Living on the Edge, the author goes in search of the most amazing and seemingly unfeasible buildings which are situated at the edge of deep chasms and on steep cliffs. These houses are the work of architects who approach complexity and difficult conditions with imagination and a talent for thinking outside of the box. This book shows how, with the help of innovative techniques, fear of heights-inducing homes have been built at the most challenging locations all over the world. Living on the Edge is a book for architecture lovers without fear of heights! AUTHOR: Agata Toromanoff is a well-known design expert and art historian who has worked for art collectors and galleries. She has written extensively for the specialised art press and is the author of books on design, architecture and photography. In 2014 she founded Fancy Books Packaging together with her husband Pierre, fulfilling a common dream of making illustrated books. SELLING POINTS: . Amazing buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravity . More than 40 case studies on building in the most 'unbuildable' places, with insights from architects 130 colour illustrations