Reviews

Praise for Mark Richardson's "Zen and Now"
""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
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"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
""Richardson's strong narrative thread results in a page-t

Praise for Mark Richardson's "Zen and Now":
""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
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"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
""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
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"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"
"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 sharing-an entertaining, inspiring, and rewarding read." -Neil Peart, bestselling author of "Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road"