Cigar-bands have sdorned cigars for more than 150 years. Until World War I they were produced and printed to the hightest quality using the best methods available, with the result that many cigar-bands of the time are genuine works of art. Images depicted on the bands are varied, but specific themes may be distinguished – flowers and foliage, for example, or heraldic ‘charges’, or of course portraits of contemporary rulers and celebrities. This book features nearly 1,800 cigar-bands drawn from the collection of Roger van Reeth, including some of the most beautiful, some of the rarest and some of the oldest. Their presence adds something special to what is already a special publication: the Flavour, perhaps, of a superb Havana cigar.
Provides information on choosing and smoking cigars, covering such topics as the best cigar size to smoke, how to choose quality cigars at a good price, and the preparation and distribution of cigars worldwide.
With humour and wisdom, this book shows you how to talk your way to success! Learn the right way to approach anyone and leave a good impression. Learn how to become indispensable at your job. Learn how to get people talking positively about you. Learn how to start a life-long friendship within the first few minutes after meeting anyone! Whether you are meeting someone famous, or the boss's wife, this book teaches you how to better handle that most intimate act: conversation. The authors of this book prefer to call it "The Art of the Shmooze"!
Recognized as a major figure in postwar American painting, Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) was an artist strongly identified with California. Published to coincide with the first retrospective of Diebenkorn's work since his death, this catalog is the most comprehensive volume on the artist now available. 192 color illustrations.
The Art of Objects explores the experimental encounter of arts and industry in Italy at the turn of the 20th century, tracing the origins of the Italian culture of design in the social and aesthetic construction of the age's most iconic industrial objects.
Dive into the aromatic pages of "Rolling in Tradition," a captivating journey that traces the origins, rituals, and future of the age-old dance between tobacco and craftsmanship. This isn't just a book; it's an invitation to explore the soul of cigars, an intricate tale that weaves through history, culture, and the ever-evolving world of aficionados. In a world where the first whispers of tobacco smoke curled through the Maya-inhabited lands of the Yucatan peninsula, the story begins. But this isn't a mere chronicle; it's a sensory experience, a voyage that transports you to the opulent courts of Europe, where the allure of cigars first captured the imaginations of the rich and powerful. The hook is set, and we guide you through the corridors of time, unraveling the mysteries of tobacco cultivation, the birth of the cigar in 1612 Virginia, and the revolutionary introduction of the cigar to the United States by General Israel Putnam. As the smoke unfurls, the narrative intensifies, drawing you into the world of "Cigars 101," where the art of smoking becomes an accessible primer for the curious and a revelatory journey for the seasoned connoisseur. But this book is more than a historical tour; it's an immersion into the lives of legends like Don Alejandro Robaina and cinematic moments that forever etched cigars into our collective consciousness. Each chapter is a door to a new dimension—the craftsmanship, the culture, and the camaraderie that define the aficionado's world. "Rolling in Tradition" is a voyage with a compass pointing not just to the past but also to the future. As the title suggests, it envisions a world where cigars, firmly rooted in tradition, roll forward into uncharted territories. Infused flavors, technological enhancements, and sustainable practices await exploration, signaling an exciting era where tradition and innovation entwine. In the final chapters, we raise a virtual glass to you—the aficionado. You are the guardian of tradition, the seeker of innovation, and the storyteller shaping the ever-expanding narrative of cigars. With each puff, you become a participant in the centuries-old tale, contributing to the legacy that future generations will inherit. "Rolling in Tradition" is more than a book—it's your passport to a universe where every draw is a celebration, every chapter a revelation, and every page leaves an indelible mark on the tapestry of cigar culture. So, join us as we unravel the rich narrative, rolling in tradition and stepping into a future where the story of cigars and tobacco continues to captivate, innovate, and unite aficionados across the globe.
NOT YOUR EVERYDAY CIGAR MOGUL For more than 60 years, Edgar Cullman was king of the cigar business. Whether it was top-of-the-line cigars like Macanudo and Punch or mass market products like White Owls, Tiparillos and Tijuana Smalls, Edgar influenced what people were puffing, the cigar jingles they were humming, where the cigars came from and how they were made. But Edgar also was - and at the age of 92 still is - more than just a cigar man. He built his career on a smorgasbord of businesses, among them plastics, packaging, potato chips, real estate and the world's bestknown laxative - all the while dealing, bantering and playing with an array of unforgettable characters. You'll learn about his father's whacky hobbies, the uncle who produced nearly all of a generation's best Broadway shows, a "terrifying" prep school headmaster, a Nazi secret agent, a daring pilot who escaped Nazi-occupied Holland and became Edgar's friend, and wise-cracking investment bankers and fellow philanthropists who express their camaraderie by taking one another down a notch. There's also a great love story here - Edgar's courtship and romance with Louise Bloomingdale that began in the 1930s and still goes strong today. CIGARS AND OTHER PASSIONS is about cementing relationships, building wealth, giving back to society and nurturing a marriage and family for more than 70 years, all the while having marvelous fun. "Cigars are my passion and Yale football is a close second!" - Edgar Cullman
Includes cases argued and determined in the District Courts of the United States and, Mar./May 1880-Oct./Nov. 1912, the Circuit Courts of the United States; Sept./Dec. 1891-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Circuit Courts of Appeals of the United States; Aug./Oct. 1911-Jan./Feb. 1914, the Commerce Court of the United States; Sept./Oct. 1919-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia.
