Check out this thread, on Page 32/33 there is an interesting interview with Chris Askwith (UK Artisan Pipe Maker)
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/377498-B-amp-B-in-the-press-again-page-37
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/377498-B-amp-B-in-the-press-again-page-37