[MD] (no subject)

[MarshaV]

I've already ordered it and looking forward to reading it.  - Marsha


At 10:16 AM 9/12/2008, you wrote:
>All,
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>Zen and Now.
>
>Richardson has written a book that  walks/rides a
>deliberately winding line between homage, biography,
>invitation to revisit both Pirsig's thoughts, and the same
>type of 'real world' opportunity to look at things through the
>lens of quality.  It is (deliberately, I think) light on the MOQ
>but clear on pointing the reader to a shared consensus of
>Quality.
>
>It is a personal journey and a journalist's second-pair-of-eyes
>on the world mythologized in Pirsig's ZMM book.  We get to
>see some of the "chorus" members of his book cast in a
>second light.  (As those who've played at photography know
>a secondary light source can add depth and complexity and
>at time clarity to an image.  It can hint and imply more)
>
>His work has a hint of melancholy and a touch of his personal
>worries.  Both add the flavor of the struggle of any seeker
>after what is "more."  It is smartly written and should serve to
>open the door to ZMM for those who are daunted by the work
>itself and yet it is a pleasant literary meditation on the familiar
>feel of the original journey for readers who've come to give a
>place in their heart to ZMM.
>
>There are technical points that may be arguable by folks
>who've spent years considering the whole-of-it, but just
>as good Jazz can evoke another piece of music in it's own
>terms, this book brings a fresh echo to recall the enduring
>original.
>
>thanks--mel
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>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "MarshaV" <marshalz at charter.net>
>To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
>Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 2:27 AM
>Subject: Re: [MD] (no subject)
>
>
> >
> > dmb,
> >
> > Thanks for the notification of this book.
> >
><snip>
>  Marsha
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > At 05:17 PM 9/11/2008, you wrote:
> >
> > >MOQers all:
> > >
> > >Mark Richardson's book was just launched. It just arrived in the
> > >mail today, so I haven't read "ZEN AND NOW: On the Trail of Robert
> > >Pirsig and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" and can't yet say if
> > >it's any good or not. Still, it's exciting to see any book about
> > >Pirsig's work. Ian, Henry and this forum are mentioned by name.
> > >There is a website with a few photos, reviews and such.
>(www.zenandnow.org)
> > >
> > <snip>
> >dmb
>
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