The Pipe Companion
| Author | : David Wright |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 2003-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 075676937X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780756769376 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (376 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Pipe Companion written by David Wright and published by . This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-crafted pipe is a work of art to be admired & appreciated. Whether made of clay, briar or meerschaum, every pipe's personality & history is evident in the beauty of its bowl & the style of its stem. This guide profiles more than 50 master pipe carvers from around the world & their elegant, yet functional creations. Explores the artistry of pipe making & provides a behind-the-scenes tour of carving styles & mfg. techniques. Also covers the history of the pipe -- from its North Amer. origins to its spread throughout Europe & the Middle East to the wide variety of classical & freehand styles popular today. Discusses modern pipe-smoking customs & practices, as well as how to select, smoke, & care for your pipes. More than 125 full-color photos.
