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Haruki Murakami, the internationally acclaimed author, presents a captivating exploration of running and its profound impact on his life and literary career. This compelling memoir, equal parts travelogue, training diary, and personal reflection, offers readers a rare glimpse into the private world of this enigmatic writer.
In 1982, Murakami embarked on his running journey as a means to maintain fitness after selling his jazz bar to focus on writing. A year later, he completed a solo marathon from Athens to Marathon, igniting a passion that would span decades and dozens of races. The book chronicles his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon, weaving through diverse settings from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens to Boston's Charles River.
With his trademark wit and introspection, Murakami delves into the intricate relationship between running and writing, offering a fascinating meditation on endurance, creativity, and the human spirit. This remarkable account is a must-read for Murakami enthusiasts and the burgeoning community of distance runners who find solace and satisfaction in the sport.
By turns humorous and poignant, playful and philosophical, 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running' is an unparalleled memoir that will captivate readers, regardless of their athletic inclinations. As the Evening Standard aptly notes, "There can never have been a book quite like this memoir of running and writing before. In its self-contained way, it's nothing less than an inspiration."
Book ISBN: | 9780099526155 |
Book Author: | Haruki Murakami |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 196 x 130 x 14 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2009-02-04 |
Book Pagination: | 192 pages |
Book Weight: | 142g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’