Matt Crawford Speaks with author Michael Fabey about his book, Heavy Metal. Imagine trying to build the Empire State building on its side, on an unstable footing and that gives you a glimpse into the challenge constructing a supercarrier. Fabey focuses in on those amazing workers who do just that, time and time again and generation after generation in the Newport News Shipbuilding yard. A true story of American innovation and craftsmanship, this is a read that shows just what the American worker is capable of.