@Charles I'm glad you enjoyed it. Christopher Lee does a few more narrations of James's work, and they're all worth a listen. 'A Warning to the Curious' is my favorite, though, and so well told that there are people in the Suffolk area now who believe the legend to be a real one.
@xDutchx@PappyJoe I've seen that book on the Kindle store as an ebook. I know the majority here prefer a physical book, but if you don't mind reading on Kindle, it's another option.
@thebadgerpiper Thanks! I spent most of last evening viewing the video clips of other Christopher Lee narrations. Really was caught up in those stories, just incredible narration and filming. The stories of M.J. James bring to life the Victorian belief of haunting specters in this realm of time. A Warning to the Curious was really fascinating. Much thanks!
I can recommend The Ultimate Pipe Book and The Perfect Pipe. Both books are great and full of information for every pipe smoker.
Also, if the prices are high on amazon, give abebooks.com a try. They sell used books, and I've had great experiences using their services. Sometimes you can snag a better deal there than on amazon.
@PappyJoe When you are done I would like to hear what you think. I have heard it is a great book. I also asked Dr. Hanna at the 2017 Chicago pipe show if it will ever be reprinted, unfortunately I don't think it will be due to costs.
@piperdave- the book is available in a Kindle version if you are into reading digital books. If you are like some of us die-hard paper guys, you can search out a paper copy through local bookshops as well as online bookshops.
@piperdave - I'm only about halfway through the book so far. What I find fascinating is how much is in the book reinforces what I have learned over the years and that is often counter to general pipe smoking beliefs. For example, I've always thought putting honey in a bowl to break it in was unnecessary and Dr. Hanna agrees. His essay on "The Myth of Brand and Maker in Pipe Smoking and Tasting" is something I have believed for years but he goes into details I never thought of.
All of the books that motie2 has recommended, I would highly recommend as well. If you consider yourself a serious pipe smoker, you need to own and read every one of those books!
Regardless of whether you plan to collect high grade pipes, you need to know who Sixten Ivarsson, Bo Nordh, and the standout carvers were at W.O. Larsen were. You deserve to learn the origins of our hobby, and the folks who made the hobby what it is today, deserve for you to know.
Currently reading Common Sense 101: Lessons From G.K. Chesteron (2 chapters to go). Great read, especially if you're a GKC fan. I highly recommend it for an introduction to Chesterton, and I highly recommend introducing oneself to Gilbert Keith Chesterton, a fellow smoker.
My sister got me this book for Christmas. Someone is smoking a pipe in about every story in this book--and bonus: they're pretty good stories too especially if you're into older horror and ironic twists: The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre https://www.amazon.com/dp/0897334418/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jE8yAbMD2865M
Just about finished with Jersey Brothers by Sally Mott Freeman.Basically about 3 brothers in the Navy during W.W. II, all three served in the Pacific at various times during the war.One brother was captured by the Japanese,the savagery of the Japanse is spelled out in detail, God what these POWs went thru,unimaginable. True story,the family is from a town in New Jersey,drawing a blank right now,if any of you Jersey guys know of the Mott family or have any connection of any kind I would love to hear from you.The book is well worth reading.
@buflosab - I just purchased that book! Heard it is a good read and am looking forward to it. Most of my uncles were Marines in WWII and were in the Pacific so I enjoy reading WWII books about the Pacific theater.
Hey Charles, you made a great purchase, hope I'm not building it to much, but it is really a great book.im on the epilogue right now and will say no more. I would be very interested in hearing your views on it.
@LostMason; Paper only. I have maybe a couple dozen biographies or autobiographies of Ben Franklin. When I went back to night school in my late forties to earn my BA I wrote several papers on Franklin without ever setting foot in a library. I'm currently reading "Shiloh" a novel by the late Shelby Foote. Mr. Foote was a pipe smoker.
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@xDutchx @PappyJoe I've seen that book on the Kindle store as an ebook. I know the majority here prefer a physical book, but if you don't mind reading on Kindle, it's another option.
@motie2 If it’s not too much trouble to ask, I would greatly appreciate a copy of the Weber book. Thanks in advance!
Also, if the prices are high on amazon, give abebooks.com a try. They sell used books, and I've had great experiences using their services. Sometimes you can snag a better deal there than on amazon.
All of the books that motie2 has recommended, I would highly recommend as well. If you consider yourself a serious pipe smoker, you need to own and read every one of those books!
Regardless of whether you plan to collect high grade pipes, you need to know who Sixten Ivarsson, Bo Nordh, and the standout carvers were at W.O. Larsen were. You deserve to learn the origins of our hobby, and the folks who made the hobby what it is today, deserve for you to know.
The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre https://www.amazon.com/dp/0897334418/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jE8yAbMD2865M
Paper only. I have maybe a couple dozen biographies or autobiographies of Ben Franklin. When I went back to night school in my late forties to earn my BA I wrote several papers on Franklin without ever setting foot in a library. I'm currently reading "Shiloh" a novel by the late Shelby Foote. Mr. Foote was a pipe smoker.
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No, but I’ve heard about Chicken Little and the sky falling.
I have no idea, I didn’t finish it.