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Pirsig, Robert M.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values. [Signed collectors edition]
Publisher: Easton Press, Conneticut;
Date of Publication: 2001
Stock Code: 11888
First thus. Octavo, pp. [xiv] 418. Publisher’s charcoal morocco with gilt titles, Celtic knotwork and four raised bands to spine; and gilt Celtic knotwork panels to upper and lower board. All edges gilt. With a gold placemark ribbon. Moire silk endpapers. With the ‘Publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity’ for and promotional card about the author loosely inserted. Near fine. A collector’s edition of the American cult classic philosophy book, boldly signed twice by Pirsig; once to ‘Publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity’ and once to a specially printed ‘signature page’. A countercultural classic Pursig uses a fictionalised autobiographical journey by motorcycle from Minnesota to California with his son Chris to ponder east meets west philosophical issues. ‘The real cycle you’re working on is a cycle called “yourself”’. £280.00