A good, Visual but informative cigar book.

[cbob]

My go-to reference in the smoking room is the "Guia Epicur del Habano"
published in Spain. ISBN 84-930387-0-9 if you are searching online.

The attached pictures are of the 4th edition in Spanish but it is available in English. I bought my copy in Madrid and both language versions were available a bit cheaper at the airport.

Earlier editions (especially the popular 2nd ed.) are often the "counter reference" in cigar stores in Cuba.

Lots of great "actual size" photos -yes, they do fit a Monte A in a 9 in. book!- with specs, tasting notes, descriptions of all the marcas and some great "cigar lore"

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[ACMCC]

Can't find that one bob!......is it this 'An Enthusiasts Guide to Habanos'

me spanish is not that good...

[cbob]

There is another reference, also popular in Cuba titled "The Complete Guide for Habanos Enthusiasts" (La Guia Completa Para los Amantes des Habanos) that's a 3-ring binder, black cover, lots of lore but light on specifics. I've got one in each language. I believe that Simon Chase wrote the small format cigar production guide that comes as an insert in each volume. It's also good to have.

I can't remember the English title of the "Guia Epicure" but it translates as "Epicure Guide" and is the size of a medium hardcover book.
Published by "Select Publicaciones".
I bought the Spanish version because it was all heavy glossy paper while the same-size English copy weighed about 1/2 as much. If I ever see the next edition (I'll be looking next time through MAD) I'll buy one of each.

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[daverave999]

I ended up getting the same book that I tried to get before (the Bernard Le Roy one) on ebay for ?3.44 including postage. Very pleased with it as it's a good read and plenty of pictures. It wasn't what I was expecting at all and have been pleasantly surprised. It's the 1993 version but I don't think I've missed out on much considering what the book covers.

[ACMCC]

I payed about ?6 on ebay also...glad you like it Dave, altough a little old now, it's one of the better books around, it's got a fair bit of interesting info in it.......