Anwer Bati

The only reason I read this was curiosity. I found it at the public library near a book on the shelf that I was actually seeking. I figured I'd check it out and read it. While I do not smoke (nor do I have an interest in starting to smoke), I do find the history and craft of cigars to be interesting. I do like the various art designs and logos the companies used. From reading the book, I learned about a broad range of brands from those that are so-so to the ones with old histories and show more pedigrees. I also learned a bit about where some of the names come from such as the Punch brand (yes, named after the British periodical). Overall, it was a nice little book to look over and learn a bit more about this topic. show less

Decent introduction to cigars and cigar smoking, very helpful and with considerable insight. However, Bati's personal views and taste dominate the presentations, and for a beginner og an intermediate cigar smoker it is still difficult to seek out what cigars to buy.

A neat, though understandably dated, introduction.

A nice little guide to cigars