Cigar Aficionado's Art of Cigars / edited by Marvin R. Shanken publisher of Cigar Aficionado.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shanken, Marvin R., editor.

Taffera Lewis, Maria, designer.

Courage Books (Firm), publisher.

Running Press, publisher.

Running Press Imprint Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cigars.

Penn Provenance:

Teacher, Stuart (donor) (Running Press copy)

Physical Description:

131, [1] pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 30 cm

Distribution:

Philadelphia, Pa. : [Published by] Courage Books,

Philadelphia, Pa. : Imprint of Running Press,

Other Title:

Art of cigars

Place of Publication:

New York : M. Schanken Communications, Inc., 1998

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1. Modern-Day Treasure Chests: Humidors and Cases

Chapter 2. Making the Cut: Precision Cigar Cutters

Chapter 3. Grand Openings: Antique Cigar Cutters

Chapter 4. Matchless Accessories: Cigar Lighters

Chapter 5. Old Flames: Collectible Lighters

Chapter 6. Functional Art: Cigar Ashtrays

Chapter 7. Fine Art among the Ashes: Porcelain Ashtrays

Chapter 8. Artistry in Small Packages: Cigar-Box Art

Chapter 9. The Art of the Sale: Cigar Advertisements

Chapter 10. Standing Tall: Cigar-Store Indians

Chapter 11. A Place of Distinction: Smoking Parlors

Chapter 12. Friendly Atmospheres: Cigar Bars and More.

Notes:

"Cover and interior design by Maria Taffera Lewis. Cover photograph by Charles Masters. Back cover photographs by Jeff Harris; Gaston Pacheco (bottom right). Typography: Perpetua and Bell Gothic."--Title page verso.

Local Notes:

Running Press Collection copies 1 & 2 presented to the Penn Libraries in 2008 by Stuart "Buz" Teacher.

Running Press copies have dustjackets retained.

Running Press copies are "1" printing.

ISBN:

0762403926

9780762403929

OCLC:

40520018