The Cigar: An Illustrated History of Fine Smoking [Hardcover]

Barnaby Conrad (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996

What do Charlie Chaplin, Ulysses S. Grant, Franz Liszt, Al Capone, George Sand, and Sharon Stone have in common? The love of a fine cigar. Barnaby Conrad III, author of The Martini and an avid fan of cigars himself, has dedicated his new book to the poetic, historical, and artistic pursuit of this wonderful, timeless passion. Drawing upon examples from art, film, literature, and politics, The Cigar presents a lushly illustrated, fascinating social history, honoring the cigar's origins and development, as well as its sexy and everlasting allure. Witty and elegant, The Cigar is the perfect gift for male or female cigar aficionados.

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If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go. Mark Twain

About the Author

Barnaby Conrad III is a painter and the author of ten books including Absinthe: History in a Bottle , published by Chronicle Books (0-8118-1650-8).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; Edition Unstated edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811814491
• ISBN-13: 978-0811814492
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars get your torch and light up your cohiba, March 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cigar: An Illustrated History of Fine Smoking (Hardcover)

i picked up this book wanting to know more about cigars. this book did not disappoint. it was very informative and useful. the photography was excellent, so excellent, in fact, that looking at all those stogies made my mouth water. so sit down with a nice glass of cognac, a nice cuban, and read "The Cigar".

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book that actually understands Cigar Cuisine!, April 7, 2003

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"balldrew" (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cigar: An Illustrated History of Fine Smoking (Hardcover)

There are tons of cigar books out there, but this is the first I've found that actually explains how to cook with cigars. The rest of the book is great of course, wouldn't expect any less from Conrad, but the recipes are really where it starts to shine above the others. Unfortunately there is no mention of the cigar burrito (one of my personal favorite dishes), but all of the dishes I've tried have been great. This will definitely give those who complain about the "smell" of cigars something to complain about! To quote the note that came on the cover when this book was given to me, bon appetit.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully book for connoisseur's!, February 23, 2008

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Carl H. Breed "CHBIV" (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cigar: An Illustrated History of Fine Smoking (Hardcover)

This book is a great addition to any cigar enthusiasts book collection. It is a short, enjoyable read that has wonderful illustrations and pictures. It is filled with fun facts and takes a light approach to educating the reader on all the intricacies of the world of cigars. I would recommend this book to any one who is interested in learning more about cigars or just wants to further enhance their library.