The various books written about cigars

As a gift for a special occasion or simply for oneself, books about the cigar are usually welcomed by enthusiasts. To help you make your choice, here is a selection of 5 works recognised by the most seasoned aficionados. A closer look.

Why give a book about cigars?

If someone close to you follows cigars, a book on the subject is generally a well received gift. Specialist works are often the result of extensive research, tastings and studies carried out by their authors or by specialists in the field. They are therefore reliable and informative.

In other words, whether the reader is well versed or an outright expert in the world of the cigar, there is always something left to find out. These books also tend to carry very fine illustrations and act as genuine collections of information, an invitation to travel in their own right. Here are 5 books about the cigar to give to those around you, although the list is far from exhaustive.

Five books about the cigar

To learn about the origin of cigars and the way they are made, the cigar encyclopaedia by Dieter H. Wirtz is an excellent starting point. L'univers du cigare by Cosima Aichholzer goes straight to the heart of the subject, and is written by one of the few women recognised as an authority in this field.

Well suited to beginners, the Petit Larousse des cigares by Guillaume Tesson presents no fewer than 200 well known cigars from the 4 main growing regions. For readers interested in Cuban cigars, the book of the same name by Abdelkader Retnani covers the best known of them in detail. Finally, for a book offering practical guidance, El Habano – Conseils pour l'amateur de cigares by Emrah Kaynak addresses newcomers and experienced readers alike, clearing up a number of received ideas while setting out the basics of choosing, cutting and lighting a cigar.