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Praise for Mark Richardson's Zen and Now : <br> Zen and Now serves as a primer for both long-time devotees and newcomers to the Pirsig cult. It is also a harrowing account of the toll that the making of one man's masterpiece exacted not only on himself but on those around him. . . . The appeal of Pirsig's message-to make good time 'with the emphasis on good rather than time, '-seems to reverberate still. . . . Zen and Now is a reminder of how much pain it can take to make so many people feel better. -Eddie Dean, The Wall Street Journal<br> <br> Assured and poetic. . . . A sort of Cliff's Notes version of the dense original, and as much of a biography of Pirsig as Richardson was able to piece together. . . . An enjoyable read. . . . Richardson is quite meticulous in describing the thoughts, sensations, even the superstitions many motorcyclists experience while riding. -Susan Carpenter, The Los Angeles Times <br> Richardson's strong narrative thread results in a page-turner that does right by the original. Zen and Now is sure to inspire a new generation of riders and readers to pick up Pirsig's book and take to the open road in search of quality. -Vince Darcangelo, Rocky Mountain News <br> Fans of Pirsig's cult classic should read Richardson's book if they want the true story of the author. . . . Richardson digs deep to unearth the motives behind his tormented mentor's search for quality while embarking on a search of his own. . . . [ Zen and Now is] an engrossing tale recounted with a journalist's attention to fact and an adventurer's appetite for the enlightening surprise. --Scott Driscoll, Seattle Post-Intelligencer<br> <br> Most notably for fans of the original, Zen and Now pushes the story forward, through Richardson's correspondence with the interview-averse Pirsig, his editor, his ex-wife, and a second son, Ted, who has disavowed his relationship with his intense father. -James Sullivan, The Boston Globe <br> A good read. . . . Although Richardson is on the trail of Pirsig, this book is as much about his own status in the universe and who he is as a father and a human being. It is charmingly written, honest to a fault and as unpretentious as Pirsig's book was the opposite. Zen and Now invites the reader along on several levels; Richardson's research into Pirsig and his life is impeccable and the book is full of all kinds of interesting little nuggets. -Ted Laturnus, Toronto Globe and Mail <br> Zen and Now is a story worth telling, about a journey worth sharing-an entertaining, inspiring, and rewarding read. -Neil Peart, bestselling author of Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road <p> From the Hardcover edition.

Assured and poetic. . . . A sort of Cliff's Notes version of the dense original, and as much of a biography of Pirsig as Richardson was able to piece together. . . . An enjoyable read. . . . Richardson is quite meticulous in describing the thoughts, sensations, even the superstitions many motorcyclists experience while riding. -- The Los Angeles Times A harrowing account of the toll that themaking of one man's masterpiece exacted not only on himself but on those around him. -- TheWall Street Journal Most notably for fans of the original, Zen and Now pushes the story forward, through Richardson's correspondence with the interview-averse Pirsig, his editor, his ex-wife, and a second son, Ted. -- The Boston Globe Richardson's strong narrative thread results in a page-turner that does right by the original. Zen and Now is sure to inspire a new generation of riders and readers to pick up Pirsig's book and take to the open road in search of quality. --Vince Darcangelo, Rocky Mountain News Fans of Pirsig's cult classic should read Richardson's book if they want the true story of the author. . . . Richardson digs deep to unearth the motives behind his tormented mentor's search for quality while embarking on a search of his own. . . . [Zen and Now is] an engrossing tale recounted with a journalist's attention to fact and an adventurer's appetite for the enlightening surprise. --Scott Driscoll, Seattle Post-Intelligencer A good read. . . . Although Richardson is on the trail of Pirsig, this book is as much about his own status in the universe and who he is as a father and a human being. It is charmingly written, honest to a fault and as unpretentious as Pirsig's book was the opposite. Zen and Now invites the reader along on several levels; Richardson's research into Pirsig and his life is impeccable and the book is full of all kinds of interesting little nuggets. --Ted Laturnus, Toronto Globe and Mail Zen and Now is a story worth telling, about a journey worth

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Mark Richardson is a motorcycle and auto editor and writer for the Toronto Star.

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