F. Sykes Wilford

Passion for pipe collecting and smoking

Revisado: 03-20-13

What made the experience of listening to Still Searching for Pipe Dreams the most enjoyable?

Having both read it in paper and listened to it, the discussions with the author at the end of each chapter really stood out as the high points for me. The book itself is highly readable. Mr. Newcombe's style is eloquent without being stuffy, yet conversational without being overly familiar. He strikes a nice balance, something that is difficult to do in such an obviously personal work.

What other book might you compare Still Searching for Pipe Dreams to and why?

Aside from the book to which this is something of a sequel, _In Search of Pipe Dreams_, there's nothing really out there like it. Other books about pipes discuss esoteric aspects of the craft or tobacco production or what have you, but this is quite different. In many respects, it's a book about life well lived as much as it is about pipe smoking. Pipe smoking is so different from other forms of tobacco consumption; its cultural component is deeply rooted in the ritual and camaraderie associated with it. The book is more about that culture than it is about pipes.

What does Rick Newcombe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It's always nice when authors read their own works (especially when they do it well and Mr. Newcombe definitely does well). One writes about 'hearing the voice of the author' in a non-literal sense when reading; it's quite special to actually hear the voice of the author reading his own work.

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