Mark Irwin  is a Doctor of Pipes and Pete Geek extraordinaire. He blogs weekly at PetersonPipeNotes.org and co-authored the definitive book on Peterson pipes as well as books on pipes in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, the philosophy of pipe smoking and others.

His presentation “The Perfect Pipe: Peterson’s 1906 Catalog” will look at the making of Kapp & Peterson’s most important catalog and its foundational importance for the company’s house style and enduring appeal as it celebrates its 160th anniversary.