By: Rick Newcombe Publisher: Sumner Books Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 304 Publication Date: April 01, 2006 Studio: Sumner Books
Stories of pipe-smoking's greatest craftspeople intertwine with advice and commentary in these essays on the art of pipe smoking. While exploring pipe craftsmanship worldwide, these writings combine tales of the author's visits to Europe's most prestigious pipe-makers with a look at pipe-smoking's history and the hobby's most famous practitioners, including Albert Einstein, Norman Rockwell, and Mark Twain. Interviews with Old World craftspeople provide insight into the delicate and personal craft of pipe-making, and a treatise on pipe-smoking's relaxing benefits intermingles with advice on how to smoke, buy, break in, clean, and use a pipe to cope with the frantic pace of the 21st century.
Good without being great... ^ This book is an excellent personal perspective on a variety of pipe makers and pipe topics and worth the read for the collector. There are more informative books for those new to the pipe. The biographies provide the most infotainment. Newcombes write in an easy style and the book reads like a pipe travels diary rather than a reference source (which it isn't). The one really annoying factor in the book is how often the author mentions his belief that pipes should be opened up more. He tends to drone on and on about the subject far to often, to the point of distraction from the rest of the material.
An Interesting Read ^ While I found this book interesting overall it is probably not the best book for the novice or casual pipe smoker. Too much dedication is made to the high end pipes that few will buy or can afford. There is little mention of the pleasure of smoking a simple though adequate pipe.
Nice to read while smoking ^ I'm sure I'm in the majority; those of us who enjoy smoking a pipe, but could never imagine spending $1000 on one (or more than a few hundred for me). This book mainly discusses those extremely expensive pieces, but in the authors defense, he claims to smoke them, so whatever floats his boat. There is also really good political commentary, discussion on pipe mechanics, and the book is nicely written and easy to read. If you want something nice to read about how the rich people enjoy their pipe tobacco, this is your book. If you resent the uber wealthy contingent of pipe smokers, this book might cause fits of rage for you. I'm a tolerant guy, I enjoyed it.
Great Book-Everything You Want To Know On Pipes ^ In Search of Pipe Dreams Great Book! Very interesting reading-all I ever wanted to know about pipes-"How To's & Why.
One of the best... ^ This is for me definitely one of the best books on pipes ever written. Very informative, yet written in an easy and catching style that really keeps you reading and reading and reading... without stopping. Lots of useful and very interesting information. If only Mr.Newcombe would write a sequel... Highly recomended for all pipe and tobacco lovers and other interested audience... One of my definite favourites among pipe books!
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