Albert Mendez - A Neat Old Publication

misterlowercase · Sep 12, 2015

I first read Albert Mendez's writing in Rick Newcombe's book "In Search of Pipe Dreams" and I was highly impressed.

Albert Mendez has written extensively for many pipe-smoking publications, including The Pipe Smoker's Ephemeris and The Pipe Collector. And his newsletter, The Pipe Smoker's Thing, has always been an attraction to discerning pipe smokers around the world.
He lives in New York City.

I immediately went out seeking more examples of his work.
Was fortunate to read some in hard copies of TPSE,

but online was scarce to find.
He put out a zine/newsletter called the Pipe Smoker's Thing.
The only copy I could find was #4,

it's well worth printing out,

only eight pages,

but very good reading.
THE PIPE SMOKER'S THING. Number 4. Spring 2008
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deathmetal · Sep 12, 2015

Among other things, this publication has a beautiful layout. Readable and elegant. Content's good too.

elpfeife · Sep 12, 2015

Thanks for the link. Just printed it and will go read it as I have a bowl!

daveinlax · Sep 12, 2015

I always enjoyed his writing in The Ephemeris. I had no idea what he looked like before I saw that photo of him I always pictured him as that self "portrait" I saw in The Ephemeris. I was a charter subscriber (I think it was a free will donation)to The Thing, it was great while it lasted. 8O

misterlowercase · Sep 12, 2015

He is truly a gifted writer.

deathmetal · Sep 13, 2015

Also impressive how he refuses to "dumb it down." I always view elegant and complex writing as a challenge, not an affront.

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