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[[File:Ed Burak.jpg|thumb|left|Ed Burak, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | [[File:Ed Burak.jpg|thumb|left|Ed Burak, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
[[Image:Gallery.jpg|thumb|Ed Burak Connoisseur, courtesy Rob Denholtz]] | [[Image:Gallery.jpg|thumb|Ed Burak Connoisseur, courtesy Rob Denholtz]] | ||
[[Image:Burak_swoop.jpg|thumb|Ed Burak Swoop, courtesy Rob Denholtz]]In 1966, needing to have a meerschaum pipe repaired, he met and subsequently began working with meerschaum master Paul [[Fisher]], with whom he stayed with for 5 years. During that time he produced a small number of meerschaum pipes, a few of which are still extant in collections. He also worked for Wally Frank as a pipe designer. In 1968 he bought the Connoisseur Pipe Shop, where he was able to concentrate on his own designs. Burak's pipes have been carved by a number of well-regarded pipe makers, among them Joe Corteggione and Tony Passante. Several of his freehands are in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and have been part of a traveling exhibit of the American Craft Museum. | [[Image:Burak_swoop.jpg|thumb|Ed Burak Swoop, courtesy Rob Denholtz]]In 1966, needing to have a meerschaum pipe repaired, he met and subsequently began working with meerschaum master Paul [[Fisher]], with whom he stayed with for 5 years. During that time he produced a small number of meerschaum pipes, a few of which are still extant in collections. He also worked for Wally Frank as a pipe designer. In 1968 he bought the Connoisseur Pipe Shop, where he was able to concentrate on his own designs. Burak's pipes have been carved by a number of well-regarded pipe makers, among them Joe Corteggione and Tony Passante<ref>[[Passante|Anthony Passante]] († 1994) is frequently confused with [[Pesante|Tony Pesante]]!</ref>. Several of his freehands are in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and have been part of a traveling exhibit of the American Craft Museum. | ||
Burak's work is best known as "pipe design as fine art." He admires and pays tribute to the classic English designs of the old Barlings and Comoy's and offers a line of "Classics" which begin with these traditional values yet reflect his own interpretations. He is best known for his freehands with some higher end "art pieces" as well as one-of-a-kinds, selling for thousands of dollars. | Burak's work is best known as "pipe design as fine art." He admires and pays tribute to the classic English designs of the old Barlings and Comoy's and offers a line of "Classics" which begin with these traditional values yet reflect his own interpretations. He is best known for his freehands with some higher end "art pieces" as well as one-of-a-kinds, selling for thousands of dollars. | ||
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[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: United States]] | [[Category: United States]] | ||