The Best Cigar Books & References

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Hey Guys...Im looking to add to my library, but haven't found a lot of worthwhile books to do so. I recently purchase the CA Guide, but its more of a reference then anything.
I have heard of the MRN book, which Im planning to get, maybe next Christmas.

Do you guys have any other suggestions? Maybe some little known books or references that the average person wouldn't know about?

Thanks...........Emil :)
 
Most people will tell you that the Min Ron Nee Encyclopedia is the best book on the market. I agree it is a great resource and has a ton of excellent info.

Another book that I have had since 1995 is Rudmans Complete Guide to Cigars by Theo Rudman. It has great info, a ton of reviews and is a must for any cigar enthusiast. He has a 5 star rating system that is worth noting.

Back in 1997 me and a good friend ( Golfpro rip ) went on what we called the 5 star hunt. We tried to smoke every production cigar that had a 5 star rating and we eventually were able to do it. It took a couple of years but it was a hell of a lot of fun. We then went on the 4 star hunt and eventually smoked all of those.
 
The Rudeman's and the Min Ron Nee books are probably the best over-all reference for cigars. Rudeman's has two versions, a non-Cuban and a Cuban. These are both very good for referencing particular cigars and brands. The MRN book is the ultimate in coffee table/reference books, as the pictures are really nice.

I really enjoy Gerard's coffee table book, though the information parts is pretty limited.

All of these I mention are post revolution type reference books. I have yet to find a book that is really good for pre-revolution reference for actual cigars/brands.

edited to add: The Theo Rudeman books are re-issued every year, I believe, with updated releases.
 
From what I've seen and heard the MRN is the one to have, yet might be a bit too "pretentious" if anything (perhaps over the top would be a better choice of wording) for a regular "mere mortal" cigar smoker. The fact is, of course just IMHO, that many of the comments and reviews are in a need for serious deciphering as many are dealing with aged/vintage pieces that are quite out of our spectrum while the "more accessible" production cigars are in a way "shunned".

The Master said:
Back in 1997 me and a good friend ( Golfpro rip ) went on what we called the 5 star hunt. We tried to smoke every production cigar that had a 5 star rating and we eventually were able to do it. It took a couple of years but it was a hell of a lot of fun. We then went on the 4 star hunt and eventually smoked all of those.
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Aren't we special (in my best Church lady voice ;)) Harris you showoff! :p :sign:
 
Shoot, I think I was confusing the Rudman book with the Perleman book. The Rudman book's latest edition is the fourth, published in 1997. I think Perleman's pocket guide is updated either annually or bi-annually.
 
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