Can anyone recommend a cigar history book that explores the intertwined families, countries and corporations? There has to be a lot fascinating stuff there. It seems that 3/4 of the people in the industry are related in some way. Lotsa' stories good and bad, I'm sure.

Shhhh....I'd tell ya, but then THEY'D have to kill ya!

try
http://fujipub.com/cacigar/ 

or use google and type in cigar manufacturers association and/or cigar retailors association.

it's a start

The Dec. issue of Cigar Aficionado mag. had an excellent set of Bios of the cigar familys (Cullman, Davidoff, Fuente, Llaneza, Newman, and Oliva). Also 30+ short Bios of a "who's who" in cigars. Interesting reading. One of the few times that the magazine was full of cigar related issues.

Barry

BMW is right. Best issue of CA in long long time. Get a copy.

Very informative issue and even has what this celeb smokes compared to that one for the Hollywood lovers.
RJ

Holy Smoke by Guillermo Infante, a very funny book

The Ultimate Cigar Book by Hacker is informative.

Thanks all!