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Playboy The Book of Cigars

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Playboy The Book of Cigars is a luxurious guide to the world of fine cigars, offering detailed knowledge on cutters, cutting techniques, and humidors, as well as insights into the cultivation and rolling of premium tobacco. Discover the allure of Cuban cigars, explore distinguished varieties from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Cameroon, and the Canary Islands, all brought to life with exquisite photography, iconic Playboy imagery, and celebrity illustrations by Risko. With a foreword by LeRoy Neiman and an afterword by Joe Mantegna, this book is the quintessential companion for any cigar aficionado.
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Perfect for cigar enthusiasts seeking both comprehensive knowledge and a stylish, engaging presentation, as well as readers interested in the culture and artistry of fine tobacco. The blend of technical expertise, captivating visuals, and cultural commentary appeals to sophisticated adults who appreciate the finer pleasures of life.

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For some, nothing is as pleasurable as the smell and taste of a great cigar. For them, Playboy The Book of Cigars will be the next best thing to lighting up. Whether you want to learn the finer points of cutters, cutting, or humidors, or want to understand more about how fine tobacco is grown and fine cigars rolled, it's all here for you.

Learn why Cuban cigars are so sought-after, what fine cigars from the Dominican Republic and Honduras have to offer, and whether cigars from Cameroon and the Canary Islands are worth your time.

With a foreword by artist and bon vivant LeRoy Neiman and an afterword by award-winning actor Joe Mantegna, there is more than a touch of the good life here. Sprinkled with photographs from around the world, enlivened by sexy Playboy beauties, and featuring illustrated images of celebrities by Risko, there has never been a cigar book offering more of the good life than Playboy The Book of Cigars.

It's the perfect book to keep next to your humidor.

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Praised by industry experts and aficionados alike, the book is celebrated for its passionate and stylish approach to cigar culture. Editorial Director E. Edward Hoyt II hails it as the ultimate modern tome on cigars with a signature Playboy twist. Jim Coucci regards it as an instant classic for all generations of cigar lovers, while Keith K. Park calls it smart, funny, and provocative. Victoria McKee-Jaworski commends it as a sexy and accurate introduction to the handcrafted cigar lifestyle.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616080235

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 July 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Contributors:

  • Foreword by LeRoy Neiman
  • Afterword by Joe Mantegna
  • By Ian Spanier

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 176

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