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The Cigar World by Cosima Aichholzer: A Luxurious Journey into the Heart of a Passion
In the realm of luxury lifestyle books, few manage to balance the weight of a coffee table showpiece with the substance of a genuine reference work. Cosima Aichholzer’s The Cigar World, published by teNeues in 2016, achieves that delicate balance. This is not merely a book of photographs of wealthy people smoking; it is a passport to a global microcosm defined by craftsmanship, tradition, and a surprising sense of community.
A Review of The Impossible Collection of Cigars by Aaron Sigmond
For the true cigar aficionado, a humidor is never just a box; it is a treasure chest. Assouline’s The Impossible Collection of Cigars takes this concept to its most luxurious extreme, presenting not merely a book but a hand-bound, oversized objet d’art housed in a traditional wooden cigar box. As part of the publisher’s prestigious Ultimate Collection, this volume is as much a statement piece as it is a literary journey.
Around the World in 80 Cigars: Travels of an Epicure by Nick Hammond
World-respected lifestyle journalist, writer and author, Nick Hammond, takes us on a quarter-century expedition of wonder. Ever been stuck in a minefield? Wondered what a sultry night in Havana is really all about? Wished you could sail in a hot air balloon over Cognac, go lobster fishing of Scotland or dive with Great White Sharks off Gaansbai? All these adventures and more are told in searing detail to delight, amuse and enlighten, in this beautifully packaged, luxury book.
Cigars: A Guide. A fantastically sumptuous journey through the history, craft and enjoyment of cigars
A beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world's leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained...