Acclaimed as a 'transcendent book of life', this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974. It's transformative words continue to inspire millions to this day. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. Resonant with the confusions of existence, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a touching and transcendent book of life - a wonderful book for those attracted by the paradox of Zen.