Author: Richard Carleton Hacker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632208695
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.
The Ultimate Cigar Book
Author: Richard Carleton Hacker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632208695
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632208695
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.
The Complete Cigar Book
Author: Philip Seldon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780345422002
Category : Cigars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For die-hard aficionados and newcomers alike, everything you ever wanted to know about cigars! Ratings for more than one thousand cigars Complete reviews of the major cigar makers around the world The sizes and shapes of cigars, from panatelas to robustos How cigars are made, cured, rolled, and aged How to cut, light, and smoke a cigar Storing your cigars How to tell a good cigar shop from a bad one Where to light up, from cigar bars to cigar conventions Cigars and your health The history of the cigar, from ancient to modern times A glossary of key cigar words and expressions CIGARS-The Complete Buyer's Guide
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780345422002
Category : Cigars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For die-hard aficionados and newcomers alike, everything you ever wanted to know about cigars! Ratings for more than one thousand cigars Complete reviews of the major cigar makers around the world The sizes and shapes of cigars, from panatelas to robustos How cigars are made, cured, rolled, and aged How to cut, light, and smoke a cigar Storing your cigars How to tell a good cigar shop from a bad one Where to light up, from cigar bars to cigar conventions Cigars and your health The history of the cigar, from ancient to modern times A glossary of key cigar words and expressions CIGARS-The Complete Buyer's Guide
The Light Cigar
Author: Leonardus Devereaux
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 3 parts) with piano
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 3 parts) with piano
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
The Good Cigar
Author: H. Paul Jeffers
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781585746101
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The cigar is back! For the millions of aficionados who knew the cigar was never gone, and for those just recently acquainted with this glorious emblem of the good life, here is a celebration of cigars and cigar smoking that will enhance an evening by the fireside with a good cigar.The Good Cigar offers almost everything there is to know about cigar smoking: how cigars are made, the major cigar-producing countries, and the authors' evaluations of the best cigars in quality and value. Also included are fascinating notes on the history of cigar smoking, and the cigar in literature and the arts. An "honor roll" of famous cigar smokers past and present rounds out this marvelous book. (7 x 8, 224 pages, color photos, b&w photos, illustrations, charts)H. Paul Jeffers is a newspaper columnist and radio newsman, as well as the author of numerous mystery novels and other books. He lives and smokes the best cigars he can find in New York City.Kevin Gordon is a professional portrait painter whose work is displayed in prominent art galleries worldwide, as well as a former radio news anchorman. He, too, lives in New York.
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781585746101
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The cigar is back! For the millions of aficionados who knew the cigar was never gone, and for those just recently acquainted with this glorious emblem of the good life, here is a celebration of cigars and cigar smoking that will enhance an evening by the fireside with a good cigar.The Good Cigar offers almost everything there is to know about cigar smoking: how cigars are made, the major cigar-producing countries, and the authors' evaluations of the best cigars in quality and value. Also included are fascinating notes on the history of cigar smoking, and the cigar in literature and the arts. An "honor roll" of famous cigar smokers past and present rounds out this marvelous book. (7 x 8, 224 pages, color photos, b&w photos, illustrations, charts)H. Paul Jeffers is a newspaper columnist and radio newsman, as well as the author of numerous mystery novels and other books. He lives and smokes the best cigars he can find in New York City.Kevin Gordon is a professional portrait painter whose work is displayed in prominent art galleries worldwide, as well as a former radio news anchorman. He, too, lives in New York.
Smoke A Cigar
Author: J Matthew Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781799072683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
SMOKE A CIGAR by J. Matthew Wright - REVISED SECOND EDITION - CIGAR TIPS FOR BEGINNERS * * * * * With the exciting renaissance of cigar smoking, every novice cigar smoker needs this game-changing guide. It will bring you quickly up to speed to help you become an instant cigar connoisseur who reaps maximum enjoyment from cigar smoking. This book begins with a brief history of cigars and then goes on to explain the parts of a cigar, the construction of a quality cigar and the differences among various types of cigars. From there, the book delves into the cigar connoisseur's most closely guarded secrets, including: * How to properly select a cigar so you'll never be disappointed again * How to correctly cut, light, and burn cigars to optimize flavor and taste * How to store and age cigars to prevent deterioration and enhance flavor * How to impress everyone with your classy cigar etiquette * How to end your search for the Holy Grail and acquire Cuban cigars legally * How to ensure that your cigar gift for a new smoker is a hit * How to distinguish a fake Cuban cigar from the real thing * How to treat infested cigars and salvage your investment * How to increase your cigar smoking pleasure and telegraph your sophistication by choosing the best cigar accessories, including ashtrays, cutters, lighters and humidors ...and much, much more. The cigar aficionado knows that sophistication resides in the details, as does the enhancement of smoking pleasure. Written for the beginner cigar smoker, this incisive book cuts to the chase, providing all the information you really need to impress your friends and colleagues and extract every last ounce of pleasure from your cigar smoking experience. Scroll up ... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver this ebook almost instantly to your Kindle or other reading device.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781799072683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
SMOKE A CIGAR by J. Matthew Wright - REVISED SECOND EDITION - CIGAR TIPS FOR BEGINNERS * * * * * With the exciting renaissance of cigar smoking, every novice cigar smoker needs this game-changing guide. It will bring you quickly up to speed to help you become an instant cigar connoisseur who reaps maximum enjoyment from cigar smoking. This book begins with a brief history of cigars and then goes on to explain the parts of a cigar, the construction of a quality cigar and the differences among various types of cigars. From there, the book delves into the cigar connoisseur's most closely guarded secrets, including: * How to properly select a cigar so you'll never be disappointed again * How to correctly cut, light, and burn cigars to optimize flavor and taste * How to store and age cigars to prevent deterioration and enhance flavor * How to impress everyone with your classy cigar etiquette * How to end your search for the Holy Grail and acquire Cuban cigars legally * How to ensure that your cigar gift for a new smoker is a hit * How to distinguish a fake Cuban cigar from the real thing * How to treat infested cigars and salvage your investment * How to increase your cigar smoking pleasure and telegraph your sophistication by choosing the best cigar accessories, including ashtrays, cutters, lighters and humidors ...and much, much more. The cigar aficionado knows that sophistication resides in the details, as does the enhancement of smoking pleasure. Written for the beginner cigar smoker, this incisive book cuts to the chase, providing all the information you really need to impress your friends and colleagues and extract every last ounce of pleasure from your cigar smoking experience. Scroll up ... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver this ebook almost instantly to your Kindle or other reading device.
The Connoisseur's Book of the Cigar
Author: Zino Davidoff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cigars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cigars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Complete Guide to Cigars
Author: Steve Luck
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
ISBN: 9781407516035
Category : Cigar bands and labels
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This Title Is Aimed At Both The Cigar Novice And The Aficionado. Arranged Into Four Chapters, The Book Provides A General History And Overview Of Tobacco And Cigars, Its Discovery By Columbus, Today'S Cigar-Producing Countries As Well As An Indepth Look A
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
ISBN: 9781407516035
Category : Cigar bands and labels
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This Title Is Aimed At Both The Cigar Novice And The Aficionado. Arranged Into Four Chapters, The Book Provides A General History And Overview Of Tobacco And Cigars, Its Discovery By Columbus, Today'S Cigar-Producing Countries As Well As An Indepth Look A
The light cigar
Author: L. Devereaux
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Around the World in 80 Cigars
Author: Nick Hammond
Publisher: Reddoor Press
ISBN: 9781910453681
Category : Cigars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lifestyle journalist Nick Hammond takes readers on a quarter-century expedition of wonder. From the bamboo forests of Japan to the peat burns of the Scottish Hebrides; from the dripping rainforest of Borneo to the scorched savannah of Africa; Around The World In 80 Cigars follows a natural observer through weird and wonderful adventures, each linked by the golden thread of a fine cigar. Ever been stuck in a minefield? Wondered what a sultry night in Havana is really all about? Wished you could sail in a hot air balloon over Cognac, go lobster fishing off Scotland, or dive with great white sharks off Gaansbai? All these adventures and more are told in searing detail in this beautifully packaged memoir.
Publisher: Reddoor Press
ISBN: 9781910453681
Category : Cigars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lifestyle journalist Nick Hammond takes readers on a quarter-century expedition of wonder. From the bamboo forests of Japan to the peat burns of the Scottish Hebrides; from the dripping rainforest of Borneo to the scorched savannah of Africa; Around The World In 80 Cigars follows a natural observer through weird and wonderful adventures, each linked by the golden thread of a fine cigar. Ever been stuck in a minefield? Wondered what a sultry night in Havana is really all about? Wished you could sail in a hot air balloon over Cognac, go lobster fishing off Scotland, or dive with great white sharks off Gaansbai? All these adventures and more are told in searing detail in this beautifully packaged memoir.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition
Author: Tad Gage
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101198575
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
For millions of men and women, it’s the ultimate pleasure . . . From private parties to hip bars to posh gentlemen’s clubs, cigar smoking has become an eight billion dollar global pastime. But, like wine, a fine cigar requires dedicated study and tasting. Here’s the only comprehensive book on the subject, featuring all the information that novice and veteran cigar aficionados need. • New handy 6x9 format • Completely updated with the latest brands, product lines, and accessories • Features web-related cost-cutting tips • Step–by–step instructions for getting the most out of a cigar
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101198575
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
For millions of men and women, it’s the ultimate pleasure . . . From private parties to hip bars to posh gentlemen’s clubs, cigar smoking has become an eight billion dollar global pastime. But, like wine, a fine cigar requires dedicated study and tasting. Here’s the only comprehensive book on the subject, featuring all the information that novice and veteran cigar aficionados need. • New handy 6x9 format • Completely updated with the latest brands, product lines, and accessories • Features web-related cost-cutting tips • Step–by–step instructions for getting the most out of a cigar