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Art of the Cigar Label

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As a graphic designer this book has served me well on many projects. It is detailed with a large display of labels that are well reproduced for the viewer. The catagories add a variety subjects to the art of labels which is why many of us feel this book is like a bible. It is the most complete book so far on this subject.

How interesting can old American cigar labels be? Enough to fill up a full color 250 page coffee table book, at least.

The book is more than just a compendium of old labels from deceased brands, but a history lesson, a seminar in the materials and processes used in generating the labels, and a discussion of the various themes explored in the artwork, i.e. patriotism, women, theater, sports and gambling, cowboys & indians, you name it. Finally, there is some very informative stuff on collecting cigar art, searching for historic labels and estimating value. The book is the most complete work on the subject of this type of collectable Americana, and as such is recommended to all interested in the field.

Any true collector will appreciate Davidson's initial edition, and followup version, "Smoker's Art". For those of us who pore over piles of stuff seaching for a winner, be it cigar labels or anything else, this book is a treasure trove of high quality art.

"Art of the Cigar Label" is an incredible display of Graphic Art, an absolute beautiful book. You do not have to smoke Cigars to appreciate this book..a Visual Feast for the eyes!!

I ordered this book for my sister for Christmas. She lives in Texas and hasn't opened gifts yet. Our grandfather came from Spain and made cigars by hand when he arrived in the U.S. One of his cigar brands was Idol Hour. My sister recently expressed that she would enjoy finding out about the history of cigar labels, and when I saw this book on Amazon, I thought, "Bingo!.....the perfect gift for Jane." She will call me tomorrow to thank me for gifts, and knowing her, I feel that the book will be very special to her(for sentimental reasons) She has an extensive cigar box and accessories collection, but this will be her first book.

I was very pleased with the book when I received it. Thank you for sending it so promptly.