345 pages, softcover The X Pipe and Other Mystagogic Stories for the pipe smoker is a blend of pipe lore, contemplative practice and academic pastiche, stoved and pressed before being sliced into seven tails of two pipe men. Mundungus and Sparks on their singular quest to uncover the truth about a miraculous pipe in the Vatican secret archives. Their search takes them on a wild ride as they bounce in time and space across the globe to travel abroad the last convict ship to Australia, smoke J.S. Bach’s pipe, discuss the sacred pipe religion of the Lakota, and eat black cake with Emily Dickinson. Along the way, they discussed the ultimate mysteries of Pipes smoking expounded in the books of the 19th century Irish Fryer and pipe carver known as Nicholai de Tabakkuk.

240 pages, hardcover Written by Castello's current director, Franco "Kino" Coppo, Le Pipe, Mie Figlie explores the venerated workshop's legacy. Meaning "The Pipes, My Daughters" in English, Le Pipe, Mie Figlie beautifully captures the passion and detailed craftsmanship that goes into making each Castello pipe. This bilingual, Italian/English book contains dozens of high-quality pipe photos across 38 chapters and over 200 pages of content. Featuring fascinating stories from the marque's early days and personal anecdotes from Coppo, this a must-have for Castello collectors or any pipe smoker who appreciates the rich history of Italian pipe making.