The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars
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Book Overview
In the COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE series. A simple information guide featuring a run-down of cigar terms, sizes and shapes, teaching how to clip, light and smoke a cigar and how to deal with an uneven burning cigar. Includes details of the history of cigar tobacco, famous real life and fictional smokers and cigars and the opposite sex.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0028619757
ISBN13:9780028619750
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Alpha Books
Length:330 Pages
Weight:1.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.4" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Damon Medic's Review
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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
A good place to start.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was an excellent way to get into cigars. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about the world of cigars.
Got my bang for the buck!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
After reading the previous reviews I opted for this book compared to a few others that seemed to be unsure buys. This was more than worth the money. I am still a novice at cigars but have already done quite a bit of research before reading this book. I am not even halfway through the book and I am already learning a GREAT deal. So far this book has filled in a lot of holes I had concerning sizes, wrappers, short and long fillers, how best to light the cigar, what 'hotboxing' and/or chewing the cigar does to the flavor and even a little bit of helpful information on ashtrays and how to let the cigar rest between puffs. I would highly recommend this book to anybody looking to learn the appeal of cigars and anyone, who already smokes, looking to read up on the specs of how they are made, named and enjoyed around the world. I also wanted to mention that there have been a handful of references in the book that seem a little phallic and kind of perverted. Whether they were meant to be or not, I think it's a good read, just thought I'd mention it. I guess sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, right? ;)
Wonderful Entry Point Into World of Cigars
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
For one just beginning to "seriously" get into cigars, this has provided a most helpful resource.From the monumental tips on determing what cigar size and shape for you to how to cut, light, purchase, store, revive and rate cigars, this is just a great and "fun" resource to turn to.There's also a neat section on matching drinks with cigars and just a wonderful section on Cuban cigars: are they what everyone says they are!Recommended place to start.
A Beginners MUST HAVE!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I bought this book a couple of years ago when I first got interested in cigars. The title just seemed to fit how I felt about the subject. The information contained in this book is so widespread that you will be able to join in almost any cigar conversation. The book covers everything from where certain tobaccos are grown to what type of matches to use to light your smoke and why. After reading this book I have caught cigar retailers mistakes in telling me about their inventory. A good knowledge is necessary for buying a quality smoke and this book offers it.
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