Aaron Sigmond

A strikingly photographed and designed homage to fine hand-rolled cigars Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and blue smoke with this lavishly illustrated coffee table book. Aaron Sigmond, a renowned and internationally recognized cigar chronicler and connoisseur, invites you to explore the rich 600-year history of one of the world's most enduring luxury indulgences. This stunning volume is more than just a reference book—it's a travelogue, an anthology, a photographic monograph, and a historical narrative rolled into one. Featuring exclusive photography by Ian Spanier—shot on location in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico, as well as across the United States and Europe—Cigars offers an intimate look at the art, craft, and culture of handcrafted cigars. From the tobacco fields of the Caribbean to the exclusive lounges of the world's most discerning cigar enthusiasts, Sigmond weaves a tale that is as complex and satisfying as the perfect blend. Discover the stories behind legendary brands, the secrets of master blenders, and the rituals that have made cigar smoking an art form. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, this comprehensive survey promises to ignite your passion for cigars. It's an homage to tradition, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a glimpse into the future of this timeless pleasure. Cigars is not just a book—it's an experience, inviting you to sit back, light up, and savor every page.

Drive Time, Sea Time, and Air Time comprise the first horological lifestyle trilogy to survey high-performing timepieces through the lenses of the cars, ships, and planes that inspired them. With curated new watches to reflect ever-more sophisticated time-pieces and horological expertise, this deluxe third edition of Drive Time is a modern, distinctive update to the series. Housed in a handsome slipcase, Drive Time Deluxe Edition focuses on the iconic racing chronographs of the mid-twentieth century, such as the Rolex Daytona, Omega Speedmaster, and TAG Heuer Carrera and Monaco, through current timepieces from Chopard Mille Miglia, Breitling by Bentley, Porsche Design, and IWC Mercedes-Benz AMG collections. In celebrating two great twentieth-century inventions the mass-produced automobile and the wristwatch Drive Time is perfect for lovers of timepieces, cars, and deluxe style.

For some, nothing is as pleasurable as the smell and taste of a great cigar. For them, Playboy The Book of Cigars will be the next best thing to lighting up. Whether you want to learn the finer points of cutters, cutting, or humidors, or want to understand more about how fine tobacco is grown and fine cigars rolled, it’s all here for you. Learn why Cuban cigars are so sought-after, what fine cigars from the Dominican Republic and Honduras have to offer, and whether cigars from Cameroon and the Canary Islands are worth your time. With a foreword by artist and bon vivant LeRoy Neiman and an afterword by award-winning actor Joe Mantegna, there is more than a touch of the good life here. Sprinkled with photographs from around the world, enlivened by sexy Playboy beauties, and featuring illustrated images of celebrities by Risko, there has never been a cigar book offering more of the good life than Playboy The Book of Cigars. It’s the perfect book to keep next to your humidor.