Books: Sphères Magazine English Edition

Based out of France, Sphères magazine focuses on telling stories about those who find solace pursuing their passion, utilizing field journalism, interviews, and inviting a guest editor to help open the doors to their unique universe. Every three months the magazine focuses on worlds that are largely unexplored by traditional media outlets.

This particular issue is Sphères' first international edition and focuses on pipe smoking. It explores the history of the hobby, pipe smoking in popular culture, and provides profile pieces on major figures within the craft who continue to share their love of pipes with the world. Notable pieces include interviews with legendary Danish artisan pipe maker Tom Eltang and Asami Kikuchi of the Tsuge Ikebana workshop, a profile piece on renowned briar cutter Mimmo Romeo, and an in-depth look at what makes Semois tobacco so unique.

Additionally:

• A piece on J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Pipes
• An interview with Gustav Temple, Editor of The Chap
• Smokers in Comics
• And much more...