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East Bay Rider · 26 April 2017, 09:31 AM

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-w...ntent=20170424

'Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' Author Robert M. Pirsig Dies At 88

APRIL 24, 2017
Robert M. Pirsig, whose “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” a dense and discursive novel of ideas, became an unlikely publishing phenomenon in the mid-1970s and a touchstone in the waning days of the counterculture, died on Monday at his home in South Berwick, Me. He was 88.

His publisher, William Morrow, announced his death, saying his health had been failing. He had been living in Maine for the last 30 years.

Mr. Pirsig was a college writing instructor and freelance technical writer when the novel — its full title was “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values” — was published in 1974 to critical acclaim and explosive popularity, selling a million copies in its first year and several million more since. (A first novel, it would be followed by only one more, the less successful “Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals,” a kind of sequel, in 1991.)

The novel, with its peculiar but intriguing title, ranged widely in its concerns, contemplating the relationship of humans and machines, madness and the roots of culture

cop414 · 26 April 2017, 09:34 AM

Sad to hear, I remember leafing through that book as a teenager. RIP

subtona · 26 April 2017, 09:46 AM

Enjoyed the book very much. Amazing thought provoking text.
Read it while on the beach in Greece and enjoyed the references to mythology.

Was somewhat surprised when I realized it wasn't going to help me be a better MC mechanic but enjoyed nonetheless.

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RIP Robert

Boothroyd · 26 April 2017, 09:56 AM

Wish I would have met him here in his hometown of MPLS. That was one of my favorite books back in college.

joeychitwood · 27 April 2017, 03:20 AM

Loved "Zen..." I read "Lila," his second book, and it ranks as the worst book I've ever read. Very sad actually.

26 April 2017, 09:31 AM	#1
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	R. I. P. Robert Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-w...ntent=20170424 'Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' Author Robert M. Pirsig Dies At 88 APRIL 24, 2017 Robert M. Pirsig, whose “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” a dense and discursive novel of ideas, became an unlikely publishing phenomenon in the mid-1970s and a touchstone in the waning days of the counterculture, died on Monday at his home in South Berwick, Me. He was 88. His publisher, William Morrow, announced his death, saying his health had been failing. He had been living in Maine for the last 30 years. Mr. Pirsig was a college writing instructor and freelance technical writer when the novel — its full title was “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values” — was published in 1974 to critical acclaim and explosive popularity, selling a million copies in its first year and several million more since. (A first novel, it would be followed by only one more, the less successful “Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals,” a kind of sequel, in 1991.) The novel, with its peculiar but intriguing title, ranged widely in its concerns, contemplating the relationship of humans and machines, madness and the roots of culture __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

26 April 2017, 09:34 AM	#2
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,826	Sad to hear, I remember leafing through that book as a teenager. RIP __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

26 April 2017, 09:46 AM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Enjoyed the book very much. Amazing thought provoking text. Read it while on the beach in Greece and enjoyed the references to mythology. Was somewhat surprised when I realized it wasn't going to help me be a better MC mechanic but enjoyed nonetheless. QUALITY RIP Robert __________________

26 April 2017, 09:56 AM	#4
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	Wish I would have met him here in his hometown of MPLS. That was one of my favorite books back in college. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

27 April 2017, 03:20 AM	#5
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Loved "Zen..." I read "Lila," his second book, and it ranks as the worst book I've ever read. Very sad actually.

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