The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

Tad Gage (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: January 2, 2007

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 6 X 9 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

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About the Author

TAD GAGE paved the way for the current consumer love affair with cigars. He served as editor and publisher of The Compleat Smoker, America’s first four-color quarterly magazine on cigars. He currently serves on the executive committee for the Chicagoland Pipe Collector’s Club. He lives in Chicago.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592575919
• ISBN-13: 978-1592575916
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Entertaining
  • #92 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Reference

More About the Author

Tad was 24 when he smoked his first cigar -- the first thing he'd ever smoke. Sure he would despise it, but an adventurer at heart, he took the plunge and never looked back. After years of enjoying fine tobacco in moderation, and the hours of friendship and conviviality in sharing this enjoyment with friends new and old, he fully understands why for thousands of years this has been a sacred herb. He wrote The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars in hopes that those captivated by the rich flavor of a cigar would want to know more about its history, cultivation and enjoyment. After more than 10 years and two editions, his hopes have been fully justified.

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Novice, June 11, 2007

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

I've smoked cigars in the past, even expensive ones. But, similar to my journey into wine, I was too shy to walk into a fine cigar store and ask what I thought were stupid questions about size, shape, and even the circumference of a cigar. I didn't know what made a smoke mild or robust, or why I seemed to prefer to the milder ones. In part, its a matter of taste, but as you read this book, you also learn there's a standard for most cigars, and then one can experiment with more robust or even exotic blends. After reading the book I have a great idea of what I want to look for going forward--the country, the style, the length and ring size, and what type of tobacco and wrapper will provide the taste I'm looking for. I've also learned what to pay for a good cigar, and when (and when not to!) splurge for those more expensive smokes.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Damon Medic's Review, April 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition, is the perfect guide for the cigar novice. In this edition, you will find out about the construction process of cigars, from short filler to long filler. You will learn about cores and binders, as well as the outer wrapper. You will learn the difference between natural and maduro cigars, and what makes a cigar a premium cigar. Also discussed is how to cut and light a cigar. How do you know the difference between a Robusto, Corona, Presidente, Churchill, Pyramid, and a Torpedo? You will know it all, if you buy this book!
-Damon Medic

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners and those who could use some brush up, November 5, 2007

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Heather Waibel "www.fumeeworld.com" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is very, very thorough. If it has to do with cigars, it's in here. There's even a section on food-cigar pairings, and fun cigar parties to throw. Ultimately, the knowledge found inside is basic - if you're already an aficionado, you probably know most of this already. However, if you could use some brushing up on say, Cubans, or maybe the process of growing tobacco, then parts of this book will be useful to you. For the price, I say, why not?