The Ultimate Cigar Book (Tenth Anniversary Edition 1993-2003) (Hardcover)

by Richard Carleton Hacker (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...He writes in an entertaining and witty style...contains information that has never before been made available to the public." -- Smoke Magazine

"Richard Carleton Hacker is one of the world's foremost authorities on the subjects of cigar and cigar smoking." -- Robb Report

"direct concise prose is used...Hacker doesn't shy away from including even the most obscure brands..." -- Cigar Aficionado --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
The best selling cigar book in the world is back as a new 3rd edition, completely updated and noticeably thicker, with 160 photos in black & white and color. Every cigar in the world is discussed in detail plus all facets of cigar making, buying, smoking and storing, as well as accessories and matching cigars with your favorite adult beverages. Cracking the Cuban code and counterfeits are also revealed, along with a wealth of information unavailable in any other book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Autumngold Pubns; 3rd edition (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931253144
• ISBN-13: 978-0931253140
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #860,694 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This work is the most comprehensive cigar book in print., July 16, 1999

By	Craig J. France ([e-mail]) (Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Cigar Book (Hardcover)

We all have plenty of work related reference matierials, but few of us can say that we have great reference matierials for our leisure actities. I have been an cigar smoker for 7 years and an avid smoker for the last three. I have purchased many books to elevate my knowledge of the subject. The other books are nice, but I could have saved considerable time and money if I had purchased "The Ultimate Cigar Book" first. This book takes you from the very first cigar smoked in public to the most recent develpments in the world of cigars. Hacker covers the processes of cigar production and the places that they are made. The Author essentially fills the middle section with tips and sage advice in an easily readable style reminiscent of the "Idiots Guide to..." Books. By my last comment, I don't mean to say that Hacker's approach is simplistic or lacking in any way. The end of the book has an index of cigar brands which covers the spectrum from Absolute to Zino, and gives great information on the Cuban brands as well. If you are a person who loves a great cigar, ( or would like information to help make your selections more successful) "The Ultimate Cigar Book" is a must read!

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Cigar Book Ever Written - It Smokes!!, December 25, 2000

By	Jeff Gregory (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Cigar Book (3rd Ed) (Hardcover)

I'm enjoying an Ashton Cabinet right now as I write this review in the predawn hours of Christmas Day 2000. I can't say enough about this book. I spent north of $1500 buying cigars and related stuff before I read this book, much of which could have been better spent had I read it first.

Richard, beyond being the consumate cigar afficianado, is a likeable guy, and has a great sense of humor. For instance, when discussing how to smoke a cigar and the ash that forms at the end, he refers to this as "leaving the Mother Ship". What a funny guy!

The best parts: 1) How to light a cigar (stop offending others by doing it right, 2) The comprehensive list of brands in the back, which offers not only great info but a nice shopping list upon your next trip to the tobacconist.

This is a guy I would love to enjoy a cigar and a fine port with, discussing his many cigar adventures. Buy this book!

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A smart buying, July 31, 2003

By	A. Hallaj "309" (Damascus, Syria) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Ultimate Cigar Book (3rd Ed) (Hardcover)

You definitely need a good book before start spending your money on this "expensive" habit.

This book answers your questions if you are a beginner, and enriches your pleasure if you are already in; it is very generous in information, history and smart notices that you better follow to avoid unecessary disappointments.

One minor defect: the writer give a lot of account for politic? and personalities? and attempts to give you an impression that: if you smoke cigars, you are a part of a community!! Actually, I do not think that Kenedy has anything in common with Saddam Hussein or Arnold.

However, this defect is minor, the book still the best in the market.