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THE CIGAR: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF FINE SMOKING
Conrad, Barnaby,III
1996 11014771 Cigar smoking is a pastime for the enlightened hedonist in search of peace in a troubled world. THE CIGAR is a fascinating history of this devilish habit. Like a well-stocked humidor, it will be savored by all connoisseurs of the leaf. "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go. Mark Twain. The author of The Martini--an avid fan of cigars himself--has dedicated his new book to the poetic, historical, and artistic pursuit of this wonderful, timeless passion. Drawing upon examples from art, film, literature, and politics, The Cigar presents a lushly illustrated, fascinating social history which honors the cigar's origins and development, as well as its sexy and everlasting allure. 130+ photos, many in color. Compiled with color as well as black & white photographs, film stills, cartoons, and literary excerpt, this handsome book is the ULTIMATE puff of cigar lore and, as Franz Liszt said of the Cuban cigar, "closes the door to the vulgarities of the world." 131 pages. Chronicle Books 0-8118-1449-1 / 9780811814492
Hardcover w/book jacket As New Condition
Price:
33.81 USD
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