The Ultimate Pipe Book

You've all seen the movie ads with the voice over that says "If you see just one movie this summer..." Well, that applies here if you are a pipe smoker. If you read just one pipe book, this should be the one. Its probably the best reference on pipes and has been for the past 25+ years. I just ordered my second copy having given away my original to another pipe smoker. This books covers everything from history to brands, tobacco to accessories, types, styles and how to's for the new smoker. A very informative books with tons of pictures. The only negative is the authors overstating his importance in the pipe industry. Ironically, with this book, that actually became true. Excellent work Mr. Hacker!

I like this book. I have several books about Pipes as my hobby is pipes.

For me a little of Hacker goes a long way. Still, this is a standard work, crammed with interesting information.

"To paraphrase that venerable corncob connoisseur..." So begins the Foreword to Richard Hacker's book. And out of due reverence, I picked up my corncob pipe, packed it with my favorite tobacco, and began to indulge myself in a pleasure that I have known for years. Hacker's dedication of this book to Joan reminds me that the first pipe I ever owned was a Father's Day gift. There was a paw print on the card indicating that our dog, Jacob, had given me the gift. I understood. It would be a couple more years before our oldest daughter was born. Since then the number of my pipes has expanded and some have been retired. Before I read Richard Hacker's book, I knew that I liked to smoke a pipe. But my interest does not match Hacker's by a long shot. What might one want to know about pipe smoking? The origins? How to pick the right pipe? Pipe accessories? Collectable pipes? Hacker puts it all into his book. Though I smoke a pipe myself, I have to admit that this book is by the ultimate pipe lover.

This is an excellent work by a man that appreciates good cigars and pipes. Both cigar lovers and pipe lovers will find this book enjoyable and useful. Mr. Hacker is also deliciously politically incorrect, which makes it even better.