The Good Cigar: A Celebration of the Art of Cigar Smoking - Softcover

Gordon, Kevin; Jeffers, H. Paul; Jeffers, Paul

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9781585746101: The Good Cigar: A Celebration of the Art of Cigar Smoking

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158574610X ISBN 13: 9781585746101

Publisher: UNKNO, 2002

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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.

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From the Publisher:

"For cigar zealots old and new, here's another accoutrement to place beside the humidor and the clipper."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Witty, informative and always lighthearted...sure to delight long-time cigar connoisseurs and new smokers."
--Wine and Dine Gourmet Magazine

"Cigar enthusiasts and dilettantes will find here a valuable crash course on the varied brands and accoutrements of the modern tobacco shop."
--Publishers Weekly

"The Good Cigar is the one book that can alleviate cigar anxiety."
--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Sure to answer all your customers' questions."
--Smokeshop Magazine

From the Inside Flap:

bout the allure of a good cigar, its smokey flavor, its lingering aroma, that has caused it to leave such a lasting impression on American culture and society? Why are cigars back again with cigar tastings, cigar bars, and cigar-friendly restaurants suddenly appearing everywhere? In The Good Cigar, two lifelong cigar lovers explore the cigar phenomenon and trace it through history, from the discovery of tobacco in America to its place in society today. Throughout these pages, you'll read about famous cigar smokers, the cigar in literature and the arts, and the story behind cigar bands and boxes. You'll also learn about how cigars are made, what to look for in a cigar, how to light and smoke a cigar, advice on accessories such as humidors and cutters, and a handy ratings chart of over 150 of the top cigar brands. For the connoisseur and novice alike, The Good Cigar will enhance an evening at fireside with a good cigar.

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