Castello Book

[dunnyboy]

On his excellent YouTube channel Mike Glukler of Briar Blues showed a recently published book about Castello pipes. I don't see it advertised on the Castello website. Does anyone know where you can buy a copy?

 

[dunnyboy]

Sorry, I found it on the website of a few pipe vendors. Has anyone seen a copy? What are your thoughts?

 

[daveinlax]

I think I saw Vermont freehand has them.

 

[macaroni]

Smoking Pipes sells the book and I know Luca at Corti in Italy also sells it. I enjoyed reading it because I admire Castello pipes. I found two aspects of this book most illuminating. First, the autobiographical insight Kino provides stands out for me. Second, for me, is the historical development and the occasional highlights he's enjoyed in his specialty/niche business. I wish more had been included on some of the long term employees of the factory that Kino appreciates, but I realize that's not the subject of this book. However, recognizing that Kino is an enormous influencer of the brand, I wonder how much of his success is due to a few key employees/craftspeople who worked their for decades.

 

[Searock Fan]

Wonder when the movie will be out....

 

[dunnyboy]

Smoking Pipes sells the book and I know Luca at Corti in Italy also sells it. I enjoyed reading it because I admire Castello pipes. I found two aspects of this book most illuminating. First, the autobiographical insight Kino provides stands out for me. Second, for me, is the historical development and the occasional highlights he's enjoyed in his specialty/niche business. I wish more had been included on some of the long term employees of the factory that Kino appreciates, but I realize that's not the subject of this book. However, recognizing that Kino is an enormous influencer of the brand, I wonder how much of his success is due to a few key employees/craftspeople who worked their for decades.

Thanks. Very helpful information. Are there a lot of pretty pipe pictures or are they mostly of people or stock photos that are already available online?

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

Thanks. Very helpful information. Are there a lot of pretty pipe pictures or are they mostly of people or stock photos that are already available online?

The photos are mostly unique. Many are of limited editions.

 

[kcghost]

A title would have been nice.

 

[Searock Fan]

A title would have been nice.

Maybe they didn't think enough of it to name it.... just kidding.

 

[dunnyboy]

A title would have been nice.

I wasn't sure when I asked but it's

Le Pipe, Mie Figlie by Franco Coppo​

 

[dunnyboy]

Wonder when the movie will be out....

LOL. Here's a link to a 14 minute video about the book. It's in Italian.

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