“Rasenberger’s compelling book ....Reveal[s] as much about the human spirit as about technological progress.” — Wall Street Journal
“Admirable....Rasenberger tell[s] his tale...uncommonly well.” — Jonathan Yardley in The Washington Post
“[A] riveting historical work.” — Chicago Sun-Times
“Fascinating....A breezy, anecdotal history of...the daredevils of the skies...who built New York City’s bridges and skyscrapers.” — New York Newsday
“[Rasenberger] is as engaging a writer as Sebastian Junger and HIGH STEEL is a fast-paced read.” — Ottawa Citizen
“Introduce[s] us to the romance and adventure of hard hats….men [who] make their living courting danger every day.” — New York Post
“Mr. Rasenberger’s sharp eye...his sympathetic imagination, and his graceful prose make for an engaging read....Beautifully written.” — New York Sun
“Fascinating.” — New York Magazine
“A dizzying look at a world hundreds of feet above New York’s mean streets.” — Maxim (4 Star Review)
“HIGH STEEL is a testament to an incredible group of workers [that] ranks ... with Gay Talese’s classic THE BRIDGE.” — Daily News
“In HIGH STEEL, Jim Rasenberger immortalizes the daring ironworkers who erect the world’s most spectacular skylines.” — Vanity Fair
