Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance; An Inquiry into Values
Pirsig, Robert M.
Published by William Morrow & Co, New York, 1984
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Octavo, 412pp. Teal cloth boards, title in silver on black morocco spine. Fine condition. Housed in the publisher's matching slipcase, with the original cover art on front panel, near fine. One of 1,000 limited edition copies, this one numbered 314. Signed by Robert M. Pirsig on the front free endpaper. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974) by Robert M. Pirsig is a philosophical novel that combines autobiographical elements with discussions on philosophy, particularly the concept of "Quality." The book follows a motorcycle journey across the United States taken by the narrator and his son, Chris, while exploring themes of classical versus romantic approaches to life and technology. It introduces Pirsig s Metaphysics of Quality, which challenges traditional dualistic thinking. The book became a national bestseller and remains an important work in philosophical literature. Seller Inventory # 16927
Bibliographic Details
Title: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance; ...
Publisher: William Morrow & Co, New York
Publication Date: 1984
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Signed limited edition of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig. This edition was released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original publication.
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: Limited Edition.