Tour the towers that made history and altered the future. Why was New Yorks most famous skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State Building?" How big is Japans planned "supertower?" Tour the worlds most incredible skylines with David Macaulay and trace the amazing stories of skyscrapers. From Frances Gothic cathedrals to Malaysias record-breaking Petronas Towers, Skyscrapers introduces courageous creators, recounts little known history, and reveals supersized triumphs through spectacular film footage and dramatic recreations.