{"title":"Carl Morris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the raw, gritty world of extreme sports. His writing captures the passion and perseverance of athletes who push boundaries, offering readers an immersive experience into their dreams and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sharp eye for detail and an authentic voice, Morris explores themes of ambition and resilience. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eDirtbag Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e, resonate with anyone fascinated by the spirit of adventure and the pursuit of unconventional goals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dirtbag-dreams-by-carl-morris-9781526190185","title":"Dirtbag dreams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first book to share the untold story of this unique sport, from its origins in the Victorian era to the present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past two decades, mountain, ultra and trail running has experienced a massive boom in participation, media attention and corporate consumerism. Once little more than an oddball recreation for mountain athletics romantics, the sport has become a mass activity in ways that were previously unimaginable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDirtbag dreams\u003c\/em\u003e, Carl Morris offers the first complete account of mountain, ultra and trail running in North America and Britain. Revealing the sport's eccentric Victorian origins, he traces its development through 200 years of history, travelling from the Sierra Nevada and the English Lake District to the streets of London and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with gripping races and colourful characters, \u003cem\u003eDirtbag dreams\u003c\/em\u003e is the essential companion for anyone who wants to understand this unique endurance sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010580852972,"sku":"9781526190185","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526190185-dirtbag-dreams.jpg?v=1785151904"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carl-morris.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}