Cigars - by Aaron Sigmond (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and blue smoke with this lavishly illustrated coffee table book. Aaron Sigmond, a renowned and internationally recognized cigar chronicler and connoisseur, invites you to explore the rich 600-year history of one of the world's most enduring luxury indulgences. This stunning volume is more than just a reference book--it's a travelogue, an anthology, a photographic monograph, and a historical narrative rolled into one.

Featuring exclusive photography by Ian Spanier--shot on location in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico, as well as across the United States and Europe--Cigars offers an intimate look at the art, craft, and culture of handcrafted cigars. From the tobacco fields of the Caribbean to the exclusive lounges of the world's most discerning cigar enthusiasts, Sigmond weaves a tale that is as complex and satisfying as the perfect blend. Discover the stories behind legendary brands, the secrets of master blenders, and the rituals that have made cigar smoking an art form.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, this comprehensive survey promises to ignite your passion for cigars. It's an homage to tradition, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a glimpse into the future of this timeless pleasure. Cigars is not just a book--it's an experience, inviting you to sit back, light up, and savor every page.

Review Quotes

"Aaron Sigmond is my cigar sensei and this book is brilliant! A must for cigar lovers!"-Matt Hranek, bestselling author and editor, Wm Brown Magazine

"Deftly combines the remarkable talents of author Aaron Sigmond and photographer lan Spanier in their fourth collaboration."-Samuel Spurr, Cigar Journal

"Sigmond and Spanier have done it again, first with Arturo Fuente: Since 1912, and now Cigars: A Biography--what a team!"-Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr., Arturo Fuente Cigars

"One of the most efficiently educational, entertaining, and beautiful editions on the topic. Aficionados, new enthusiasts, and guys who enjoy gentlemen's culture in general will enjoy this book. It does triple duty: it's an informative tome for your library, a luxurious volume for your coffee table, and a design object that you can put anywhere that needs a swanky visual accent. And with more than 225 images throughout, the inside is as stunning as the outside."--coolmaterial.com

About the Author

Ian Spanier is a Los Angeles-based award-winning photographer and lecturer. He began taking photographs at 6 years old with his first point-and-shoot camera and never stopped. Spanier was the photographer of Playboy: The Book of Cigars, Arturo Fuente: Since 1912 and Arturo Fuente: From Dream to Dynasty--making Cigars: A Biography his fourth collaboration with Sigmond.

Liliana Guia is an IBPA gold medal-winning creative director and book designer. Her groundbreaking books run the gamut from luxury coffee-table tomes to travel guides, cookbooks, and more, including the double-volume book sets Champagne: Les Bulles et Les Icônes and Palmaz Vineyards: At the Table & Around the Fire, as well as NBC and 30 Rock: A View from Inside.