by Haruki Murakami · Vintage · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099532538
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«What I Talk About When I Talk About Running» is Haruki Murakami's memoir, published by Vintage in paperback (179 pages, in English).
In this memoir, Haruki Murakami reflects on his double life as a writer and long-distance runner. The narrative links his preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon with memories of races in Tokyo and Boston, and considers the discipline, solitude of training, and endurance demanded by both running and writing.
English edition from 2009, translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel.
A book for readers of Haruki Murakami and for running enthusiasts seeking a reflective read on effort and the creative process.
Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been best-sellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the World Fantasy Award, the Tanizaki Prize, Yomiuri Prize for Literature, the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, the Noma Literary Prize, the Franz Kafka Prize, the Kiriyama Prize for Fiction, the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Fiction, the Jerusalem Prize, and the Princess of Asturias Awards.
