The Bulls of Pamplona book cover

This is the official English-language guide to the Feria of San Fermín, Pamplona's world-famous annual bull-running fiesta in Spain. It opens with a foreword by the Mayor of Pamplona and gathers contributions from John Hemingway (Ernest's grandson), Beatrice Welles (Orson's daughter), today's leading young foreign runner Dennis Clancey (Cpt., ret'd, 101st Airborne Division), the greatest foreign runner of all time Joe Distler, Texan rodeo champion Larry Belcher, the most senior photographer of the Pamplona press corps Jim Hollander, and the most seasoned Navarran, Basque and Spanish runners Julen Madina, Miguel Ángel Eguíluz, Jokin Zuasti and Josechu López. The book is edited and co-authored by former amateur bullfighter and award-winning author Alexander Fiske-Harrison.

Both the print and electronic editions can be bought online now from Amazon worldwide: in the US here, in the UK here, in Australia (and surrounding regions) here, in Canada here, in Spain here, in France here, in the Netherlands as en eBook here, in Germany (and surrounding regions) here, in Italy here, in Mexico and Central America here, in Brazil and South America here, in India here and in Japan here.

A deluxe photo-quality edition is listed separately on some Amazon sites, and can also be ordered straight from the printers wherever you are in the world by clicking here and choosing your nearest online ‘store’ at the top right.

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Common Questions

What is The Bulls Of Pamplona?

It is the official English-language guide to the Feria of San Fermín, Pamplona's yearly bull-running fiesta in Spain. The book features a foreword by the Mayor of Pamplona plus contributions from various runners, writers and photographers, and is edited and co-authored by Alexander Fiske-Harrison.

Who has contributed to the book?

Those credited on this page include John Hemingway (Ernest's grandson), Beatrice Welles (Orson's daughter), Dennis Clancey, Joe Distler, Larry Belcher, Jim Hollander, and the Navarran, Basque and Spanish runners Julen Madina, Miguel Ángel Eguíluz, Jokin Zuasti and Josechu López.

Where can I buy the book?

Both print and electronic editions can be bought online from Amazon worldwide. The links above lead to the store for the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Spain, France, the Netherlands (eBook), Germany, Italy, Mexico and Central America, Brazil and South America, India and Japan.

Is there a deluxe edition?

Yes. A deluxe photo-quality edition appears separately on some Amazon sites, and you can also order it directly from the printers through the link above, choosing your nearest online store at the top right of the page.

Who edited and co-authored the guide?

The guide was edited and co-authored by Alexander Fiske-Harrison, a former amateur bullfighter and award-winning author.

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Author: fiskeharrison

English author and journalist, broadcaster and conservationist. Author of Into The Arena: The World Of The Spanish Bullfight, shortlisted for Sports Book Of The Year 2011. Editor & Co-Author of Fiesta: How To Survive The Bulls Of Pamplona. Author of 'The Unbroken', finalist for Le Prix Hemingway 2016

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Whether you are planning your first San Fermín or returning to the bull-running Fiesta, this guide brings together the voices of runners, writers and photographers who know Pamplona well. Use the Amazon links above to pick the edition and store closest to you, or order the deluxe photo-quality edition directly from the printers.