Definitive History of Honolulu Marathon Returns Via Print-on-Demand 
United States of America (Press Release) November 30, 2007 --
HONOLULU—THE HONOLULU MARATHON, the original book about the race―is being reissued this fall 2007, making the classic available for the first time since 1980. Originally published by Harper & Row, and now updated, The Honolulu Marathon is available exclusively at www.lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com/content/296813).
In The Honolulu Marathon, Mark Hazard Osmun, who covered the event in the 1970s for the Honolulu Advertiser, recounts the origins of this amazing event and motivations of the people who made it happen. From recording the promotional showmanship of the zealous Dr. Jack Scaff, to the kidnapping of world-class runners, to joining in the race itself, Osmun became the principal chronicler of the marathon—an event that became the bellwether for the nation’s subsequent “Running Boom.”
Told in the fast-paced and sometimes irreverent style of “New Journalism,” The Honolulu Marathon placed the event on the international stage and now gives us perspective on the colossus it has become. This edition will mark the first time that The Honolulu Marathon has been available since 1980 when Hunter S. Thompson used it as reference for his magazine article on the race, later to become his own book, The Curse of Lono.
Now with new material and a preface by the author, The Honolulu Marathon is a must-read for everyone who has—or will—run the race.
What reviewers say about THE HONOLULU MARATHON:
"...Honolulu (Marathon) is now one of the biggest. In this enjoyable look at the race from both the outside and inside, Osmun shows why. . . . he takes us along as he himself runs the race, a fitting climax to his interesting story." -- Publishers Weekly.
"Stunningly vivid. It was all I could do to resist dropping everything, packing my running gear, and heading straight for Hawaii." -- James F. Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running.
"A frothy frolicking tale..." -- The Honolulu Advertiser.
"The Honolulu Marathon in fine print. . .written in a style known to journalists as 'gonzo' which is a kind of free-wheeling, free-form juxtaposition of words, impressions, thoughts and assorted matter." -- The Honolulu Star Bulletin.
"This book contains a revelation. Read it and you will realize that these people who run marathons are wonderful, extraordinary, ordinary, beautiful, normal people. And every one is different--every one a bona fide character. . . well-written, fun. . . perfect book to peruse on the plane to Hawaii. You'll get psyched up so high you'll have trouble landing. And you may never want to come back." -- Running Times
"Osmun, a former sportswriter for The Honolulu Advertiser, knows how to write a good feature. . . .I found myself quite fascinated by his dramatis personae. . . (Osmun) has succeeded in paying homage to those runners who bring a special excitement each year to sun-swept Honolulu." -- The Runner Magazine (now Runner's World).
"Osmun engagingly captures the spirit and the challenge of the marathon, the color and the magic of its island setting, and the extraordinary character of the people who have made it into a great sporting event. . . . His inspiring account makes The Honolulu Marathon literally a breathtaking experience. . ." -- Northern California Running Review.
The novel marks the second venture partnership between Twelfth Night Press and the rapidly-growing print-on-demand distributor, Lulu.com. THE HONOLULU MARATHON is available via two web sites: www.lulu.com/MarkOsmun and www.markosmun.com.
Mark Hazard Osmun is the author of MARLEY'S GHOST, THE HONOLULU MARATHON, and AFTER THE BONES.
THE HONOLULU MARATHON: 294-page trade paperback. ISBN 0-9673079-2-9. Retail: $16.95.
In The Honolulu Marathon, Mark Hazard Osmun, who covered the event in the 1970s for the Honolulu Advertiser, recounts the origins of this amazing event and motivations of the people who made it happen. From recording the promotional showmanship of the zealous Dr. Jack Scaff, to the kidnapping of world-class runners, to joining in the race itself, Osmun became the principal chronicler of the marathon—an event that became the bellwether for the nation’s subsequent “Running Boom.”
Told in the fast-paced and sometimes irreverent style of “New Journalism,” The Honolulu Marathon placed the event on the international stage and now gives us perspective on the colossus it has become. This edition will mark the first time that The Honolulu Marathon has been available since 1980 when Hunter S. Thompson used it as reference for his magazine article on the race, later to become his own book, The Curse of Lono.
Now with new material and a preface by the author, The Honolulu Marathon is a must-read for everyone who has—or will—run the race.
What reviewers say about THE HONOLULU MARATHON:
"...Honolulu (Marathon) is now one of the biggest. In this enjoyable look at the race from both the outside and inside, Osmun shows why. . . . he takes us along as he himself runs the race, a fitting climax to his interesting story." -- Publishers Weekly.
"Stunningly vivid. It was all I could do to resist dropping everything, packing my running gear, and heading straight for Hawaii." -- James F. Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running.
"A frothy frolicking tale..." -- The Honolulu Advertiser.
"The Honolulu Marathon in fine print. . .written in a style known to journalists as 'gonzo' which is a kind of free-wheeling, free-form juxtaposition of words, impressions, thoughts and assorted matter." -- The Honolulu Star Bulletin.
"This book contains a revelation. Read it and you will realize that these people who run marathons are wonderful, extraordinary, ordinary, beautiful, normal people. And every one is different--every one a bona fide character. . . well-written, fun. . . perfect book to peruse on the plane to Hawaii. You'll get psyched up so high you'll have trouble landing. And you may never want to come back." -- Running Times
"Osmun, a former sportswriter for The Honolulu Advertiser, knows how to write a good feature. . . .I found myself quite fascinated by his dramatis personae. . . (Osmun) has succeeded in paying homage to those runners who bring a special excitement each year to sun-swept Honolulu." -- The Runner Magazine (now Runner's World).
"Osmun engagingly captures the spirit and the challenge of the marathon, the color and the magic of its island setting, and the extraordinary character of the people who have made it into a great sporting event. . . . His inspiring account makes The Honolulu Marathon literally a breathtaking experience. . ." -- Northern California Running Review.
The novel marks the second venture partnership between Twelfth Night Press and the rapidly-growing print-on-demand distributor, Lulu.com. THE HONOLULU MARATHON is available via two web sites: www.lulu.com/MarkOsmun and www.markosmun.com.
Mark Hazard Osmun is the author of MARLEY'S GHOST, THE HONOLULU MARATHON, and AFTER THE BONES.
THE HONOLULU MARATHON: 294-page trade paperback. ISBN 0-9673079-2-9. Retail: $16.95.
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