| Archive for Dr. Grabow Pipes "America's One and Only" |
| Sir Duke |
Dr. Grabow, The BookWhat is found on this board as well as the Dr Grabow site only scratches the surface of some of the collective knowledge. There has been talk of a book...The question is, would you buy this gem of Americana? |
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| Gig |
Great Idea having a book written on Dr Grabow and his pipes. Difinitely would make reading easier and I'm sure we all would benefit from it 
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| GrabowGuy |
If it's a Dr. Grabow only book yes.
If it's a book about pipes in general, probably not because most of the pipes they show in those books I can't afford anyway! |
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| Sir Duke |
Maybe IP&A could do a bookish catalouge themselves the same way Petersons's did for collectors and the collectors yet to be. | ||||
| tragicalien2002 |
I would love to buy a book about Grabows...good idea! | ||||
| steverino |
Believe it or not, I've actually been thinking about trying to do some research and write such a book. It is pretty much a "pipe" dream, so to speak, but if anyone needs an editor, I'd be glad to volunteer my services. I don't do this for a living but I used to work as a technical writer. | ||||
| Mike Leverette |
Yws; I qould definitely buy a book on Dr. Grabows and their history. | ||||
| ozark southpaw |
I could easily imagine a collaborative effort by some of our members here!! | ||||
| Colt |
As an academic, and a lover of books, and pipes, I would probably buy it. | ||||
| Sir Duke |
I'd love to get inside the factory.
Maybe I'll pose as the health inspector. |
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| LokoMac8 |
Re: Dr. Grabow, The Book
I couldn't find a way to vote -- maybe I am too late. But, yea, I would sure buy it! --RJ-- |
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| ted |
As I see the collective knowledge and talent available here, and the lack of knowledge outside this Forum........yes, I'll buy and/or help write.......ted | ||||
| gillywalker |
I'd buy it. And as a history major I'd love to be in on research if anyone needed any help. | ||||
| LokoMac8 |
Whomever does the writing will surely need help! I also offer to share whatever I have in my collection, etc., to aid in the effort. I don't know when the time would be ripe for doing a book, as we are still learning so much and this Forum has really helped on that. Just the other day, TED found some great stuff on an area that we are very "weak" on, and that was the Linkman era. I've got my favorite little niches, like collecting the old ads, and Gilly, you sure have been a big help there! Thanks! --RJ-- |
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| ted |
Mac....I'm working on a letter to Bob L. If he will, he can fill in several gaps. He may tell me to KHA, but if he does, I tried. I'm up to the 20 something revision 'cause things keep coming up. Beginning to think the letter needs to be simple, with only a question or two.
Anyway, I was firmly against the book when we "met". Today I can see the importance of it. I'm in......ted |
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| Sir Duke |
Being historically inept. and very Mavericky (LOL) When it comes to Grabows and pipes in general, I'd like to do a chapter on the current administration.
I agree this it but a germ/seed of a an idea on this point. Germs do spread and seeds do grow, so will see what comes of it. |
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| LokoMac8 |
Well, Maverick, that's gonna be a pretty short chapter, ain't it? --RJ-- |
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| Sir Duke |
Hopefully not: The End! |
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| Titus13 |
Yes I would I collect Dr grabows | ||||
| TheDuke |
Titus-for good history on Dr.Grabows check here:
http://drgrabows.myfreeforum.org/about12.html and click on RJ's page.It's the closest thing to 'The' book for know. |
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| introibo |
Dr Grabow BookFellow collectors: I just joined this forum, on account of I have just started collecting Dr Gs and Master Crafts. I noticed someone had raised the idea of a book about Dr Grabow.I have a small technical writing business and some experience in editing, layout, etc. If any of you are interested, please be advised of my great interest, and willingness to take on the project, if agreeable, for free. This would be done in my spare time, but I would be willing to devote some regular free time hours to it. Might I suggest a hard copy and online version of the book, with the hard copy printed digitally for easy production and mailing? With good printers and some creative cover design you can do a lot with digital print, and keep the costs down. If, in the event that a commercial publisher was interested, the project were taken further, the soft copy could be used to prepare offset printing plates. I am not trying to push this idea, or claim to be the best guy for it, but just volunteering. What you people have created with this forum is a piece of history, and a tremendous labour of love. I think it would be a pity if the facts, legends, anecdotes and pictures were lost. Best regards, Peter |
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| Terry292 |
Peter, good to see you over here. Jump right into the discussions and feel free to ask questions. I won't be able to answer them, but Mac, Dr B, or Ted can tell you all you want to know about Dr Grabow pipes. Tell us a little more about yourself. I'm intrigued by your location.
Terry |
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| gillywalker |
introibo,
Is this the same introibo who writes reviews at tobaccoreviews.com? |
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| introibo |
Dr Grabow: the bookGilly and TerryThanks for the welcome message. Yes, it is the same introibo. I live in Abu Dhabi, and have my own small business there. It is mainly an oil town, similar in some ways to Doha, Al Khobar and other middle eastern oil towns. I have been in the Arab Gulf since 1990. Came for two years, originally, and stayed. I don't think there are many pipe smokers here. There used to be a great pipe shop in Saudi Arabia years ago, serving US oil people and service personnel stationed there, but it closed. Here in Abu Dhabi, we are not well served, mostly with Savinellis, Dunhills and the occasional Medico. No OTCs either. I was intriqued by the Dr Grabow story. I heard of them on the Internet a few years back, and gave them no thought, but decided to start collecting them because I can't afford to collect "high end" pipes. I was equally interested in them because they are a part of history -- US history. I am from Canada originally, and thus grew up in the looming but kind and protective shadow of the US. This forum is an outstanding example of what the Internet can do, and the knowledge of everyone needs capturing for posterity. I just started buying Dr Gs on ebay, along with Woodies and others, and I am a member of the OTC, American Classics and Seconds groups on Smokers Forums. Yes, I do post a review now and again on TR. Living where I do, I get all my good tobaccos and pipes by mail, and I only know the Dr G and piping communities via the Internet and email. Regards, Peter |
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| ted |
Peter...Welcome to the group. Glad you are here.
Wish you could remember the pipe shop's name in Saudi Arabia. They were customers for both Grabow as well as the many brands that Mastercraft offered. I can't remember the name. Anyway, enjoy the Forum....ted |
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| introibo |
Pipe shop in Al KhobarTedI bought a "no name" pipe at that shop back in 1990. It broke one day when I tapped it on my heel. It was located in the Al Shula shopping mall, which burned down in around 1994. I also bought a cherry flavoured tobacco there. The counter man was an Indian, and I think the shop was owned by a Saudi Arabian. It was stocked to the brim with pipes, but at that time I knew very little about pipes and tobacco, and was not a full time pipe smoker. I looked for it a couple of years back, when I was over there, but I don't think it ever reopened after the fire. I suspect that times had changed, and there weren't as many pipe smokers around, hence no market. Great to hear from you, Peter |
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