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| The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars (The Complete Idiot's Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Tad Gage
Publisher: Alpha
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 584821
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0028619757
Dewey Decimal Number: 679.72
UPC: 021898619754
EAN: 9780028619750
ASIN: 0028619757
Publication Date: September 1, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: GOOD USED copy. NO MARKS INSIDE. BINDING TIGHT.
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 From Don't know to semi-pro October 17, 2008
This book changed me from 'don't know anything about cigars' to occasionally cigar smoker. I am educated through this reading, and my purchases were never failed again. Can't go wrong owning this book.
Great Cigar Guide For Beginners January 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book provides great information and resources (e.g., various types of tobacco used, the manufacturing process and different shapes & strengths, etc.), as well as the history of cigar for new smokers who are interested. Fun and easy to read. Strongly recommended for cigar fans.
 Good book January 3, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this as a gift for my step-dad. He said it is helpful in picking cigars.
The smoking lamp is lit! September 5, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As I'm fond of telling whoever will listen, I never touched alcohol until I went to seminary. Cigars are an even more recently acquired vice. My older brother got me into Macanudos, and since then I've enjoyed Avos, Buteras, and Arturo Fuentes. I'm even a regular at a Portland cigar bar, where I unwind after a long workweek with tawny port, long stogie, and a good book. I've learned enough about cigars to be dangerous, so I wanted a more formal knowledge base about them. Therefore, I decided to pick up this guide.
"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars" is a fine introduction to the cigar world. Tad Gage has a deep affection for cigars, and he writes in a clear, enthusiastic manner about them. He explains the different types of cigars, the procedure for smoking one, and proper storage. In addition to this practical advice, Mr. Gage reveals the history of cigars, how they are made, and the reality behind the whole Cuban tobacco mystique. He even devotes a chapter to pipe smoking for those so inclined. At the book's end is a rating list of many common brands, along with a mild to full-bodied flavor chart. So far Mr. Gage's tastes have mirrored my own, so I look forward to trying more of his favorites (such as Davidoff and Fuente Fuente OpusX).
I understand that there's a backlash towards tobacco, and one should count the cost before indulging. But life is short, and certain pleasures in moderation aren't a bad thing. It's a shame that my home state (Washington) has banned smoking in public places. I patronized a number of Seattle's cigar bars back in the day, and I miss them. But at least Oregon hasn't jumped on the prohibition bandwagon. At any rate, if you are interested in becoming a cigar aficionado, then start with "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cigars." Long ashes to you!
A review from Leuven July 14, 2006
For someone like me who's just a beginer in the world of cigar it's a very useful book, with lot's of interesting stuff.
The only thing I didn't like is when he talks about Cuban cigars. For me they are still the best in the world.
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