Red or Dead (novel) (original) (raw)
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2013 novel by David Peace
Red or Dead
 Hardcover edition |
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| Author | David Peace |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Faber and Faber |
| Publication date | 1 August 2013 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 736 |
| ISBN | 978-0-571-28065-0 |
| OCLC | 841184177 |
Red or Dead is a novel by British author David Peace. It details Bill Shankly's period as manager of Liverpool football club from his appointment in 1959 to his unexpected resignation in 1974.[1]
The novel was shortlisted for the inaugural Goldsmiths Prize (2013).[2][3]
The novel was adapted for the stage by Phillip Breen, and premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool in March 2025, starring Peter Mullan as Shankly.[4][5]
- ^ "Red or Dead - David Peace". Faber and Faber. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "Jim Crace makes Goldsmiths Prize shortlist". BBC News. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ "Shortlist 2013". Goldsmiths Prize. 1 October 2013. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ McLean, Pauline (20 March 2025). "Peter Mullan's return to the stage is a one-off: 'I can't afford it'". BBC News. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Wiegand, Chris (27 March 2025). "Red or Dead review – Peter Mullan never walks alone as Liverpool FC hero Bill Shankly". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2025.