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Manufacturer: Penguin Global
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.750993
EAN: 9780143019749
ISBN: 0143019740
Label: Penguin Global
Manufacturer: Penguin Global
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: 2006-01-25
Publisher: Penguin Global
Studio: Penguin Global
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Here is the amazing story of Kiwi motorcycling legend, backyard engineering genius, and land speed record holder Burt Munro. Munro was the archetypal eccentric inventor. He took an original Indian motorbike and modified it in his shed so it became capable of extreme speeds. From small town New Zealand in the 1920s to heroic accomplishments in the USA, Munro was still inventing up until his death in 1978. This is very much a "little guy beats the odds" story-Munro still holds several records in the US-as a mark of respect, the category he raced in was "frozen" for all time. The publication of the book has been timed to coincided with the movie The World's Fastest Indian, directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, scheduled for release October 2005.
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Summary: One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro
Comment: My husband loved this book! He was thrilled to know more about this amazing man than the movie reviled.
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Summary: world's fastest indian in print
Comment: One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro
Anyone who has seen the movie "World's Fastest Indian" must read this book. I couldn't put it down -- tremendous
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Summary: A must read
Comment: I have seen The worlds fastest indian eleven times now and read both books.If you are really into bikes you must do both the film and the books.Burt was a genius and a real character and I wish I had met him.Watch the film and read the book.If you love bikes and a good laugh,you will enjoy both.
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Summary: A great read for speed freak wrench heads, or wannabes.
Comment: Tim Hanna, the author, has nailed the essence of both Burt Munro and late '60s hot rodding. This book is delightful in its exposition of what it's like to follow a dream, even into old age. It's a treatise on just being yourself, without pandering to society. It's about learning to talk to people to win them over. It's about doing with your own hands what "the experts" say can't be done.
If ever there was an opposite to "chick lit" this is truly it.
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Summary: One good run
Comment: An awesome insight into the life of this brilliant man, warts & all. The detail of machines, races & records as well as his personal nuances makes very easy reading. Anybody who had heard of Bert or the film based on his record run will find this book gives life to the details!
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