Cigars: A Biography

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.

Author: Aaron Sigmond
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 424
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 6.60lbs
Size: 12.50h x 10.10w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9781510784697

About the Author
Aaron "Sig" Sigmond is a New York City-based author of more than twenty nonfiction books, five on the subject of cigars. He is the founding editor of SMOKE magazine and The Cigar Report, as well as the former contributing cigar editor for Playboy magazine.

Ian Spanier is a Los Angeles-based award-winning photographer and lecturer. He began taking photographs at 6 years old with his first point-and-shoot camera and never stopped. Spanier was the photographer of Playboy: The Book of Cigars, Arturo Fuente: Since 1912 and Arturo Fuente: From Dream to Dynasty--making Cigars: A Biography his fourth collaboration with Sigmond.

Liliana Guia is an IBPA gold medal-winning creative director and book designer. Her groundbreaking books run the gamut from luxury coffee-table tomes to travel guides, cookbooks, and more, including the double-volume book sets Champagne: Les Bulles et Les Icônes and Palmaz Vineyards: At the Table & Around the Fire, as well as NBC and 30 Rock: A View from Inside.