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“This essay not only proposes a new understanding of Magritte; it also constitutes a perfect illustration and introduction to the thought of the philosopher himself, France’s great wizard of paradox.”–”New York Times Book Review
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What does it mean to write “This is not a pipe” across a bluntly literal painting of a pipe? René Magritte’s famous canvas provides the starting point for a delightful homage by French philosopher and historian Michel Foucault. Much better known for his incisive and mordant explorations of power and social exclusion, Foucault here assumes a more playful stance. By exploring the nuances and ambiguities of Magritte’s visual critique of language, he finds the painter less removed than previously thought from the pioneers of modern abstraction.

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Stories of pipe-smoking’s greatest craftspeople intertwine with advice and commentary in these essays on the art of pipe smoking. While exploring pipe craftsmanship worldwide, these writings combine tales of the author’s visits to Europe’s most prestigious pipe-makers with a look at pipe-smoking’s history and the hobby’s most famous practitioners, including Albert Einstein, Norman Rockwell, and Mark Twain. Interviews with Old World craftspeople provide insight into the delicate and personal craft of pipe-making, and a treatise on pipe-smoking’s relaxing benefits intermingles with advice on how to smoke, buy, break in, clean, and use a pipe to cope with the frantic pace of the 21st century.

About the AuthorRick Newcombe has been inducted into the Pipe Smoker’s Hall of Fame and is the recipient of both the Doctor of Pipes Award from the Chicagoland Pipe Club and the award for Outstanding Pipe Collection from the Southwest Pipe and Cigar League. He has written for The Pipe C (more…)

Pipes have been around nearly as long as human civilization itself. But it isn’t only smokers who enjoy them! Just consider the tremendous diversity of shapes, sizes and color– not to mention the variety of materials used to make them, from clay to boxwood to porcelain, including corncob, briar, and meerschaum. Pipes are created all over the world. Some are such amazing works of sculpture that you might even forget their original function. So whether you are interested in antique or brand-new pipes, whether you prefer models that come from molds or those that have been carved, and especially if you’re curious about the topic, this book is the perfect resource.About the Author
Jean Rebeyrolles consulted a large number of private collectors to gather together the original and international selection of pipes featured in this volume.

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