 First edition (publ. Hodder & Stoughton) | |
| Author | Tom McNab |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Publication date | March 1, 1982 |
| ISBN | 978-0-340-24393-0 |
Flanagan's Run is a 1982 novel written by Scottish athlete and author Tom McNab.
Set in 1931, the story covers an epic footrace across the continental United States. 2,000 runners run the 3,000 miles from Los Angeles to New York City competing for a prize of $150,000. The fictional race was inspired by the actual 1928 Bunion Derby, which covered the same route.
On its publication in 1982, the book sold several hundred thousand copies, topped The Times bestseller list in the UK, and was translated into 16 languages.
An audiobook version of Flanagan's Run, read by actor Rupert Degas, was published in 2010. Movie rights are owned by Miramax Films.
References
- Christopher Lehmann-Haupt (July 8, 1982). "Books of the Times (book review)". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ "Flanagan's Run". Naxos Records audiobook description. Archived from the original on 7 February 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- "A Novel Based On The Bunion Derby Masters The Subject, Not The Lingo". Sports Illustrated. July 26, 1982. Archived from the original on February 2, 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- "Jonathan Coe, NJ Cooper, Tom McNab". Open Book. June 13, 2010. BBC Radio 4.
- Christina Hardyment (April 3, 2010). "Audio books by Tom McNab and P.G. Wodehouse". The Times. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- "Flanagan's Run movie details". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
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