Books about cigars

[zackly]

I want to learn more about cigars.
Does a comprehensive, up to date book that provides a good overview of everything "cigar" exist? Sort of like "The Joy of Cooking" does for cooks.
I'm less interested in a description of brands than learning about the types of tobacco used, manufacturing processes, storing, aging, history of the indutry etc. etc. Thanks!

[boonedoggle]

Originally Posted by zackly

I want to learn more about cigars.
Does a comprehensive, up to date book that provides a good overview of everything "cigar" exist? Sort of like "The Joy of Cooking" does for cooks.
I'm less interested in a description of brands than learning about the types of tobacco used, manufacturing processes, storing, aging, history of the indutry etc. etc. Thanks!

why read books when you have Club Stogie?!

[Rev2010]

I picked up the Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars. I hate the name but it only cost like $16 or so and so far I really really like it. I've learned a lot from it so far - and from ClubStogie of course! It's pretty comprehensive at about 350+ pages. I'm currently halfway through the book.


Rev.

[chippewastud79]

Cigar Companion (Connoisseur's Guides) - I have that book, it is very comprehensive and even has reviews in it.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars, 2nd Edition - We did a book pass with this book and I think it was nearly worthless, had some small information in there, but some very misleading advice/facts.

The Cigar Companion: The Connoisseur's Guide - Also own this book, it is a decent read, far more informative than the Complete Idiots Guide, but not as good as the first one.


You can get them all from Amazon.com or half.com used and for a total of around $30 or less probably. Happy Reading

[mrreindeer]

I posted this on CS a bit ago, but I really enjoyed reading it and couldn't put it down (and I'm not an avid reader these days):

http://www.amazon.com/Select-Enjoy-P.../dp/0964999803

"How to Select and Enjoy Premium Cigars" by Dale Scott.

A local B&M gave me this on borrow when I first started getting interested earlier this year.

A very easy, good and informative read.

Dale Scott posts articles in many cigar publications.

[ucla695]

If you're more interested in CCs, give this a try:

An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Post Revolution Havana Cigars by Min Ron Nee. Many consider it to be the Bible of the cigar world.

I'm still amazed everytime I open it.

[Dgar]

Originally Posted by boonedoggle

why read books when you have Club Stogie?!

^^^^^^^I agree....

Although there are a few good books out there,there nice to look through, but none seem to be as up to date as what you'll find right here.

[linty]

Originally Posted by Rev2010

I picked up the Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars. I hate the name but it only cost like $16 or so and so far I really really like it. I've learned a lot from it so far - and from ClubStogie of course! It's pretty comprehensive at about 350+ pages. I'm currently halfway through the book.


Rev.

I just got this book via amazon.ca (or .com for you Usa-ers) and it was around 9-10 dollars. You can also link to it via the extras -> cs amazon link in up above.

[parafumar]

Originally Posted by ucla695

If you're more interested in CCs, give this a try:

An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Post Revolution Havana Cigars by Min Ron Nee. Many consider it to be the Bible of the cigar world.

I'm still amazed everytime I open it.

I still have not found a copy locally... still looking though. Would like to thumb thru before I take a $150 plunge...

[NCRadioMan]

The Ultimate Cigar Book by Richard Hacker. It's out of print but if you can find it it's a good read.

http://richardcarletonhacker.com/cigarbooks.html

[Stick]

Here (link) is a thread on good cigar reference books. MRN is a must, it's like the Victoria's Secret catalog for cigars.