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- The Pipe: A Functional Work of Art
Have you ever wondered about the process and craftsmanship that goes into making one of your favorite pipes? The Pipe: A Functional Work of Art takes you on a journey of the pipe from the beginning, covering the history of your beloved pastime. This 74-page book, compiled by research conducted by the staff of a Danish publisher, gives everything from history, stories from pipe artisans and fantastic photography of the pipe process. If you are looking for a gift or just an addition to your coffee table, The Pipe: A Functional Work of Art is the guide that any pipe enthusiasts will want to add to their book collection. So sit back, light a pipe and enjoy everything this book has to offer.
First published in 2017.
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5 out of 5
A book of artistic value,
Feb 01, 2022
A book of artistic value, worth buying Rich in information and history of the pipe
Khaled A.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Great book. I thought it
Dec 25, 2021
Great book. I thought it was going to be a larger coffee table book. I'm satisfied with my purchase.
Geff B.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Very Enjoyable Read
Dec 16, 2021
Very enjoyable read, some typos here and there, but overall a nice book for the den. Surprisingly lots of information. I really enjoyed reading this over a few days. I certainly recommend to anyone new to pipes.
William H.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Interesting book, great photos.
Dec 09, 2021
Interesting book, great photos.
Bruce H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
a good book with plenty
Dec 04, 2021
a good book with plenty of information
Matthew J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Excellent selection of tobaccos, wide
Dec 02, 2021
Excellent selection of tobaccos, wide range of buying options along with great prices and service. My new go to !
VINCENT P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Nice introductory booklet
Oct 16, 2021
Wonderful little book that is a great introduction to the world of pipe making and pipe tobacco as well as a short list of who is who in the pipe making world. Nice easy quick ready
Adam B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
pipe book
Sep 24, 2021
awesome little book to accompany your pipe and tobacco collection, makes a nice addition
sean s.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good history of pipes
Sep 23, 2021
A good overview of the art of making pipes. I learned some things I did not know.
Jim R.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
book was a gift from
Sep 23, 2021
book was a gift from pipes and cigars..it is informative.. what can i say.. its a book
Dennis S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I enjoyed the book and
Sep 23, 2021
I enjoyed the book and free as well!
Wayne S.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Interesting content, but not particularly
Sep 23, 2021
Interesting content, but not particularly well written. Pictures were provocative but some not explained well, or at all; not readily apparent what some of the pictures were.
Still, a nice bonus gift and again interesting.
Brian M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very well written and very
Sep 22, 2021
Very well written and very informative.
Ronald G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very Interesting book, I read
Sep 22, 2021
Very Interesting book, I read it cover to cover. I learned a lot about pipes that I never knew.
Jerald O.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very informational, I read it
Sep 22, 2021
Very informational, I read it twice, and will keep it for reference
William S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
This was a pleasant surprise.
Sep 22, 2021
This was a pleasant surprise. I read the entire book in one night. And I don't even smoke a pipe. Just a good, interesting read. I'm going to give this as a gift to my brother who actually makes "bowls" or um... pipes from various fruit tree burls. I think he'll enjoy it. Thanks for including this with my order, and thanks for filling my order. C.J.
chris J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I love Crown pipes.
Sep 21, 2021
I love Crown pipes.
David T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
fun read
Sep 21, 2021
lots of info.
andy h.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Awesome company 😄
Sep 21, 2021
Awesome company 😄
Tess O.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Great background reading
Sep 20, 2021
Great background reading
JOAN T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Experienced smoker appreciates the book
Sep 20, 2021
A very light and informative read! I've been smoking pipes for 30+ years and still learned a few things that I didn't know I didn't know.
David D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very informative.
Sep 20, 2021
Very informative.
Phil D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very interesting
Sep 20, 2021
Very interesting
Dennis B.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Interesting
Sep 19, 2021
Interesting
Glenn M.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
okay
Sep 19, 2021
fulfills a desire for information on ones hobby
James H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great little book full of
Sep 19, 2021
Great little book full of useful information
Kenneth L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Simply Great Content. Well written
Sep 18, 2021
Simply Great Content. Well written and nice pictures.
Mickey D.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
My Dad loved it.
Sep 18, 2021
My Dad loved it.
R. P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
It was very interesting in
Sep 17, 2021
It was very interesting in there were parts that I hadn't know because I hadn't thought about the history and why some things were done in making a pipe and why.
Daniel C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very descriptive and interesting. Relayed
Sep 17, 2021
Very descriptive and interesting.
Relayed a lot of behind the scenes information about all aspects of pipe making.
John W.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Loved the history of the
Sep 17, 2021
Loved the history of the pipe
James H.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
A nicely done book with
Sep 16, 2021
A nicely done book with exceptional photos.
John H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good photography, light enjoyable reading.
Sep 16, 2021
Good photography, light enjoyable reading.
Greg A.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Nice book!!
Sep 16, 2021
Nice book!!
Paul J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very informative book. Learning the
Sep 16, 2021
Very informative book. Learning the process and history of the pipe making was very interesting.
Dennis D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
It’s a cool smoke
Sep 15, 2021
It’s a cool smoke
Don D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A nice read!
Sep 14, 2021
A nice read!
TERRY W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
great free gift
Sep 14, 2021
great free gift
Robert P.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
A good overview on the
Sep 14, 2021
A good overview on the history and legacy of the pipe and tobacco from it's early beginnings in the world. Informative and well laid out, with photos.
Mearl S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Excellent
Sep 14, 2021
Excellent
raffi k.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Interesting
Sep 12, 2021
Better than expected. Excellent photography and interesting information. The only way it could be better is if it was a thicker book with more content.
Robert S.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
This book is small, but
Jun 12, 2021
This book is small, but I found it a thoroughly enjoyable and informative short read. It is well done, and unpretentious - doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not, but surprisingly comprehensive. I spent a very pleasant hour or two with it, and will surely revisit it in time.
Bill W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I have looked threw it,
Jan 12, 2021
I have looked threw it, but not read it yet. I like what I have seen
donnie b.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Informative Read
Sep 22, 2020
Informative with nice pictures. Easy read for any one who wants to learn about pipe making.
Stephen P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good read. Learned a lot.
Oct 08, 2018
Good read. Learned a lot.
Martin D.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Great Read
Oct 08, 2018
A very good and complete primer for the beginner or long time pipe smoker. Very well researched and written.
Dan J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A fun and informative booklet
Oct 07, 2018
This won’t make The NY Times best sellers list but it is a quick read filled with helpful info on making your pipe smoking more enjoyable. Packing a pipe and identifying a a well-made pipe were of the most interest for me.
Ron K.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Precise: Pipe making is truly a work of art.
Oct 07, 2018
Well written, detailed and beautiful photography.
Catherine M.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Book
Oct 07, 2018
Cool coffee table book, interesting read
Jacob V.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
The pipe
Oct 06, 2018
Very nice book. The chapter on harvesting briar was very informative. Great pictures.
Joseph S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Nice little book.
Sep 27, 2018
Very interesting read with great photos.
Mitchell G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
THE PIPE
Sep 25, 2018
VERY INFORMATIVE BOOK
Nicholas A.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great read!
Mar 25, 2018
Very enjoyable read, a great little book for the new and intermediate pipe smoker.
Andrew J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The Pipe: A Functional Work of Art
Mar 07, 2018
Well designed and pleasant little book good to show to people who ask questions like: "Where do they grow Cavendish?", "Is briar better than wood?" or "Do all English tobaccos come from England?"
Yann, Florida
Alain S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Loved the pipe. Smokes easy
Mar 07, 2018
Loved the pipe. Smokes easy
Lars H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good Value
Mar 05, 2018
Very good book. Packs a lot of information into a small book. Worth the price.
George H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
great book
Mar 04, 2018
great book
Keith C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
My New Peterson Pipe
Mar 02, 2018
I really like this pipe. Its a great shape and fits in my hand great. Also it looks great in my collection.
Jeff P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I liked it
Mar 02, 2018
It was very well written and full of information I didn't know.
John P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The pipe
Mar 02, 2018
Good basic book. I have smoked a pipe for 40 years and I learned a few things
James H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
an Informative, interesting history
Feb 28, 2018
Wonderful book. enjoyed every page
Ruth B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Enjoyed the book!
Feb 26, 2018
Very informative and interesting! I learned a lot about pipes that I didn't know.
S.A. C.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Good Relax, Smoke and Read Book......
Feb 26, 2018
This is a small sized paper back book that was very informative to me since I am fairly new to pipe smoking. I occasionally refer back to the section on different tobacco types to help me choose what I want to smoke. Good book to share with others interested in becoming part of the pipe smoking community. I definitely recommend this to others.
Uncle S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Pipes From A-Z
Feb 25, 2018
Excellent intro everyone can learn, packed with some lore and secrets on everything pipe.
Doug B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Interesting enough and worth reading
Feb 24, 2018
I speak ONLY for myself, IMO, a good read, very informative, and would be worthwhile for anybody that enjoys reading and possibly learning something new.
So, if you're a pipe smoker, which I assume you are or you wouldn't be reading this review.
Get a copy, Pick up your favorite pipe and blend, Kick back and enjoy another little something that will only be found at P&C.
I found it worthwhile and I really don't care much for reading, but, occassionally I stumble across something that intrigues me to read it, and this did it.
Thanks Again P&C
Kevin B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The Pipe
Feb 24, 2018
A work of art , yes sir , Russia does it again ! A preferred reading for all pipe smokers ... Mark
john f.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
The pipe book
Feb 22, 2018
Very nice small book with very interesting informations for biggeners. Veteran pipe smoker might find this book to be not very worthy. The editing and pictures quality are good and its a brief rounded guide for those who are just starting the hobby.
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5 out of 5
Mike C from FL
Feb 22, 2018
I am new to pipe smoking and felt this was a great book on pipe smoking. It was well written and very enjoyable. Hopefully there will be a second book to follow.
Michael C.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
The pipe! A quick study of Art you can take with you anywhere!
Feb 22, 2018
This booklet is as described an introduction to the wonderful world of "The Pipe". You would be hard pressed to detail all that is involved in the making and smoking of a good solid pipe. But, this is a start. I enjoyed the read.
Jan U.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
An excellent and interesting read.
Feb 20, 2018
Great read while having a bowl of my favorite tobacco.
Hal F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
100% satisfied
Feb 20, 2018
100% satisfied
Christopher S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great read
Feb 19, 2018
A must have for any pipe smoker, especially the beginner.
Zachary T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great quality tobacco for the money!
Feb 19, 2018
I do RYO cigarettes and Kentucky Dark Fired Burley mixed with Amsterdam is fantastic!
Jason K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good overview of Pipes!
Feb 16, 2018
As a long time pipe smoker and collector fine carvings, I am even more awed at what goes into creating these works of art. A must read for new smokers of fine briar and tobaccos!
Douglas L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The Book to Read.
Feb 14, 2018
This tome is for the new or experienced pipe smoker. New info for the young and a reminder for the old. One is never too old to learn.
Edward H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Old or New pipe smokers need to read this !
Feb 14, 2018
New pipe smokers or old ones like me, will get real information to learn or refresh their memory. This is the best written,illustrated and informative book I have read. It’s not long, but you will be surprised how much is presented.
Truly a book you will keep and read many times, enjoying it more each time.
I would pay for the author to write his second book quickly.
George W.✔ Verified Buyer
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