Books: Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Ring 3rd Edition by Mark Irwin

Product Number: 001-119-0059

Critically acclaimed author, blogger, pipe smoker, and collector, Mark Irwin is the voice behind such books as The Peterson Pipe: The Story of Kapp & Peterson and The Pipes of Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes. Originally published a decade ago, Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Rings has been updated for a third edition. The book details the pipes and tobacco of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth and Peter Jackson's corresponding film adaptations. With expert analysis and accompanying illustrations, Mark takes readers on a journey through Tolkien's seminal works, including an index chronicling all pipe-smoking accounts, a tutorial on smoke rings, and much more.

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Customer Reviews (5 Total)
Overall Rating:
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Mixed Feelings
January 15, 2023
Product: Books Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Ring 3rd Edition by Mark Irwin
Unfortunately I am of the same camp as Artful Codger on this one. The book is not a very long read, and there is plenty of biased conjecture on the author's part about Peter Jackson's films and the purported failure of appreciation for the world of P... Read More
Don't Expect Much
November 27, 2022
Product: Books Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Ring 3rd Edition by Mark Irwin
I own a first edition of this book, and I'm proud to own it... but be forewarned... there is not much material here. It's very short, and most of the actual text is literally just excerpts from Tolkien's books wherever pipes and pipeweed are mention... Read More
Join the Fellowship & Celebrate
October 11, 2022
Product: Books Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Ring 3rd Edition by Mark Irwin
Such a great read for understanding the mindset of those that inhabit Middle Earth. You will learn about Tolkien’s thinking regarding the pipe AND get a glimpse of your own feelings on the subject. Rejoice & celebrate! Well done indeed, Mr. Irwin... Read More
A Must for LOTR Fans
October 07, 2022
Product: Books Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Ring 3rd Edition by Mark Irwin
Another great publication by Mr. Irwin. This is a must read for Tolkien fans.
A must have
October 06, 2022
Product: Books Pipe Smoking in Middle Earth: The Fellowship of the Smoke Ring 3rd Edition by Mark Irwin
A great read. Lots of fun. Filled with great illustrations. A must-read for any pipe smoker and any fan of the Tolkien books! A great Christmas gift too!