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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance : An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig (1984, Mass Market)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553277472
ISBN-139780553277470
eBay Product ID (ePID)354689
Product Key Features
Book TitleZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance : an Inquiry Into Values
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicParenting / Fatherhood, Motorcycles / Repair & Maintenance, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen), General, United States / General
Publication Year1984
GenreFamily & Relationships, Travel, Transportation, Religion, Fiction, Psychology
AuthorRobert M. Pirsig
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight6.9 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-003760
Dewey Edition20
Reviews"Profoundly important... full of insights into our most perplexing contemporary dilemmas... It is intellectual entertainment of the highest order." --The New York Times "It lodges in the mind as few recent novels have... The book is inspired, original... As the mountains gentle toward the sea--with father and child locked in a ghostly grip--the narrative tact, the perfect economy of effect defy criticism... The analogies withMoby Dickare patent. Robert Pirsig invites the prodigious comparison... What more can one say?" --The New Yorker "It's a miracle.. sparkles like an electric dream. Freshness, originality... that seduces you into loving motorcycles, as tender in their pistons as the petals in the Buddah's dawn lotus." --The Village Voice, "Profoundly important... full of insights into our most perplexing contemporary dilemmas... It is intellectual entertainment of the highest order." -- The New York Times "It lodges in the mind as few recent novels have... The book is inspired, original... As the mountains gentle toward the sea--with father and child locked in a ghostly grip--the narrative tact, the perfect economy of effect defy criticism... The analogies with Moby Dick are patent. Robert Pirsig invites the prodigious comparison... What more can one say?" -- The New Yorker "It's a miracle.. sparkles like an electric dream. Freshness, originality... that seduces you into loving motorcycles, as tender in their pistons as the petals in the Buddah's dawn lotus." -- The Village Voice
Dewey Decimal973.92092
SynopsisThe extraordinary story of a man's quest for truth. It will change the way you think and feel about your life. "The cycle you're working on is a cycle called 'yourself.'" "The study of the art of motorcycle maintainence is really a study of the art of rationality itself. Working on a motorcycle, working well, caring, is to become part of a process, to achieve an inner peace of mind. The motorcycle is primarily a mental phenomenon." -- Robert M. Pirsig
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- 23 Jan, 2019
BUY THIS BOOK . . . NOW!!!!!
This book has and will always retain it's unique value(s) we so desperately need in todays world... every book lover should buy and keep at least two or three copies on hand to lend to others so they can appreciate the author!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jan, 2018
Mindfulness part one............
Awesome book about life and being the kind of person who fixes thinks and is engaged with life. Mindfulness. A little too philosophical for me Iin some places but the other parts are just amazing. In some ways similar to SHOP CLASS AS SOULCRAFT . these books are WAY more into the topic than the title suggests. I would say these books are a must read for everybody from accountants to mechanics. Thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Apr, 2023
If I could put time in a bottle. "Jim Croce"
I've seen this book for years searching for books. But I didn't bother to purchase and read it. Sometimes books need to find you and the time just isn't right. I had recently lost my dad and once again this book popped up. This time I purchased it. I found it at times hard to follow, sometimes a bit slow, but compelling. I couldn't put it down for long. I found myself stealing away time with the book. It's a great book. The perspective is intriguing and to me personally seems to offer a lot of answers to the when, why, and what of modern life. Everyone will find something special in this book. I highly suggest this as a must read. It appears to have an almost cult following and now I understand why.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Apr, 2021
Great book. Read it about 30 years ago.
Great book. Read it about 30 years ago. Decided to read it again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 May, 2021
Book review not transaction..
I've read and re-read, and lost and found this book a million times. It's one of my influence mantras. I bought this copy to put inside of my newest companion, Conrad the murdercycle. It will live inside his gas cap lid, and both of us will know.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2022
Teach a man to fish, and you can feed him for a lifetime...
I'm really enjoying this book. Reminds me of my father-in-law - take your time and to it right the first time!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jun, 2021
It puts a whole different perspective on life.
So this is my favourite book meaning anything I type I'm biased. This book "disappeared" and it was great to find it again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Aug, 2024
Get's you thinking....
One of the best books I've ever read. Combines philosophy with motorcycles. Always a winning combination.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Dec, 2020
Great purchase and great read
Purchase was smooth and efficient. Recieved is faster than expected. Book is a good read and content is compelling.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 May, 2022
Anything motorcycle is fine by me
I read Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance decades ago and wanted a reread- very enjoyable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
