Zen Dust. The History of the Koan and Koan Study in Rinzai ( Lin-Chi ) Zen.
New York: Harcourt Brace & World, Inc., 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. xxii + 574pp. Original rust coloured cloth with gilt titling to spine. Background notes, descriptive bibliography, genealogical charts, maps, indexes and reproductions of drawings by Hakuin. "A greatly expanded version of the author's 'The Zen Koan'. Detailed notes of particular value to serious students have been added..... Extended biographies of more than 50 Chinese and Japanese Zen figures set the historical background of the Koan Zen, and trace the characteristic styles of the various masters. Annotation of important technical terms in the text, as well as of classic phrases and passages from Zen literature, helps to clarify the relation of Koan Zen to Zen 'philosophy'." A major reference work on this graceful yet pithy artform. Corners and spine ends a bit bruised and rubbed, page edges slightly darkened & dusty. Still - overall a tight, unmarked and fresh - VG+ copy in mylar protected better-than VG dust jacket (dust jacket has three tiny inked numerals on back panel, four tiny numerals next to the price on the front flap, one small closed tear to the back panel, and just a hint of rubbing to the edges. Scarce first edition. Was $265.00. Item #59889
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