The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

~ (Author) "I, like everyone else, started out as a cigar idiot..." (more)
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Product Description

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

About the Author

Tad Gage is a dedicated cigar enthusiast who anticipated the incredible trend with his magazine The Complete Smoker, America’s first full color cigar magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2 edition (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592575919
• ISBN-13: 978-1592575916
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 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 (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,832 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	R. Lay "outer banker" (Nags Head, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars, January 31, 2008

By	Slimfish (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

Very good book. The cigar newbie to novice can really benefit from reading it as it covers all the basics. Even some long time aficionados may learn a thing or two.
I especially enjoyed the detailed information on the art of making a cigar. I didn't know just how much work goes into each cigar. It goes through an arduous journey from being a tiny seed to the finished product. It takes many years before the final product is ready for you to enjoy. A cigar is truly a work of art. An excellent book for all cigar lovers.

4 of 4 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

By	Heather Waibel "www.fumeeworld.com" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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?