Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - by Ron Di Santo & Tom Steele (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was first published in 1974, it cased a literary sensation. A combination of philosophical speculation and psychological tension, the book is a complex story of relationships, values, madness, and enlightenment. The guide serves as a metaphorical backpack of supplies for the reader's journey through the original work.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The definitive guide to Robert Pirsig's <em>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em></strong></p><p>When Robert Pirsig's <em>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em> was first published in 1974, it caused a literary sensation. An entire generation was profoundly affected by the story of the narrator, his son, Chris, and their month-long motorcycle odyssey from Minnesota to California. A combination of philosophical speculation and psychological tension, the book is a complex story of relationships, values, madness, and, eventually, enlightenment.</p><p>Ron Di Santo and Tom Steele have spent years investigating the background and underlying symbolism of Pirsig's work. Together, and with the approval of Robert Pirsig, they have written a fascinating reference/companion to the original.</p><p><em>Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em> serves as a metaphorical backpack of supplies for the reader's journey through the original work. With the background material, insights, and perspectives the authors provide, <em>Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em> is destined to become required reading for new fans of the book as well as those who have returned to it over the years.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>When Robert Pirsig's <em>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em> was first published in 1974, it caused a literary sensation. An entire generation was profoundly affected by the story of the narrator, his son, Chris, and their month-long motorcycle odyssey from Minnesota to California. A combination of philosophical speculation and psychological tension, the book is a complex story of relationships, values, madness, and, eventually, enlightenment.</p><p>Ron Di Santo and Tom Steele have spent years investigating the background and underlying symbolism of Pirsig's work. Together, and with the approval of Robert Pirsig, they have written a fascinating reference/companion to the original.</p><p><em>Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em> serves as a metaphorical backpack of supplies for the reader's journey through the original work. With the background material, insights, and perspectives the authors provide, <em>Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</em> is destined to become required reading for new fans of the book as well as those who have returned to it over the years.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The <i>Guidebook</i> illuminates <i>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</i> and heightens one's appreciation of Mr. Pirsig's remarkable book."--<em>New York Times</em><br>
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