The Cigar: An Illustrated History of Fine Smoking

by Barnaby Conrad III

What do Charlie Chaplin, Ulysses S. Grant, Franz Liszt, Al Capone, George Sand, and Sharon Stone have in common? The love of a fine cigar. Barnaby Conrad III, author of The Martini and 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, honoring the cigar's origins and development, as well as its sexy and everlasting allure. Witty and elegant, The Cigar is the perfect gift for male or female cigar aficionados.

Genres: History

132 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 1996

About the author

Barnaby Conrad III is an American author, artist, and editor.

NB: Son of writer/bullfighter/raconteur Barnaby Conrad.

Reviews

[Scipio Africanus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light yet informative book on the history of cigars in culture, art, and industry. Enjoyed it very much. Well written and entertaining