The Pipe Book

by Alfred Dunhill

An in-depth examination and anthropological survey of the origins, structures, and historical uses of pipes, including examples of almost every type of pipe ever made, from primitive makeshift pipes to earthen, ivory, clay, porcelain, and corn cob pipes, also features information for pipe collectors.

272 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

The classic pipe book, still one of the best, a wealth of information

[Nicholas Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good info but also very racist.

[Brett Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Describes the evolution of tobacco pipes through history across all cultures of the globe. Very informative, charming, and a bit dry because essentially there is not much variation between pipes. Would have loved more on briars and the types of Western pipes.