Partagas - The Book

[Nino]

Hi,

here's a "coffee table" book coming out soon on the history of Partagás by Amir Saarony and friends :

Created through the efforts of many experts in Cuba and around the world.

Shipping should be March 2012.

To help raise funds for the Museum of Tobacco, Havana.

To help plan printing numbers and distribution:

Assuming book will retail for approx $100 USD, if you would be interested in taking advantage of a "Facebook Friends" offer please email your name, email address and city to :

[email protected]

No payment information will be asked for and no orders will be processed at this time.

See also : https://www.facebook.com/PartagasElLibro

Might be of interest to cigar lovers in general - not just Partagas friends ...

Nino

With Amir at El Aljibe - Nov. 2011

[Puros Y Vino]

Awesome! Nino, I can't access FB from work. Is this going to be published in Spanish, English, combo?

[Nino]

Awesome! Nino, I can't access FB from work. Is this going to be published in Spanish, English, combo?

Just guessing here : combo English/Spanish.

[compitaveggie]

Saw it on his facebook page, sounds cool. Supposed to ship in March.

[IcedCanuck]

$100 for that book? I think not. I'd be interested in it if it retailed for a more reasonable price ... that price seems a little a lot ridiculous to me. I haven't paid that much for a book since my College days.

[BrotherBear]

As a fundraising tool, I can see the price being on the upper plateau but within the range that many enthusiasts would pay. I would count myself among those willing to pay the $100 to help support the fundraising efforts of Amir & friends.

Thanks for the heads on on this Nino!

[compitaveggie]

Cost is relative. Most coffee table books average $100. Moreover, if it's for a good cause, why not.

X2

[riazp]

i'm defenitly up for paying 100$ for a book on my favorite Marca, count me in

[FrankBlack87]

sounds good. im down. coffee table books usually do run expensive.

[mk05]

It's not $100, we get a discount. Sent him an email a couple days ago. I love reading about anything cuban.

Can't wait for Min Ron Nee's 2nd edition too!

[DinoCop05]

I'm in. Sent my info

[DinoCop05]

It's not $100, we get a discount. Sent him an email a couple days ago. I love reading about anything cuban.

Can't wait for Min Ron Nee's 2nd edition too!

Are you talking about, Min Ron Nee's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars?

I saw it on amazon for $1000.00 USED!

[Bartolomeo]

Done

[mk05]

Yes he's in the works of making a second version. More pics, he bought more cameras. Nino's site has more info! He's cwwwaaazy

[DinoCop05]

Yes he's in the works of making a second version. More pics, he bought more cameras. Nino's site has more info! He's cwwwaaazy

Cool! Thanks.

[HydroRaven]

As much as I enjoy Partagas, for $100, I'll wait and see what's actually in the book before committing to it.

But I think the idea and the cause are both honourable.

[Habanos2000]

Email sent!

[cottierm]

Email sent as well here. Thanks for the reference Nino.

Best,

Michel

Email sent!

[cottierm]

Hi Nino,

I didn't know that Amir is living in Toronto as I do! I made this 'discovery' when he contacted me earlier this morning (Toronto time). I am sure he and I will have many occasions to chat about CC.

Best,

Michel

Hi,

here's a "coffee table" book coming out soon on the history of Partagás by Amir Saarony and friends :

Might be of interest to cigar lovers in general - not just Partagas friends ...

Nino

With Amir at El Aljibe - Nov. 2011

[Nino]

Hi Nino,

I didn't know that Amir is living in Toronto as I do! I made this 'discovery' when he contacted me earlier this morning (Toronto time). I am sure he and I will have many occasions to chat about CC.

Best,

Michel

Small world :-))

My pleasure - as with all other positive replies to the post.

Nino

[OldCubanCigarStuff]

Thanks Nino, appreciate the exposure.

To respond to some of the questions poised:

Yes, it looks like it will retail for about $100. It is over 200 pages, premium paper, cover and printing. That along with the shipping are the biggest contributors to the cost. Also, many of the researchers, writers, photographers, translators, editors and other contributors were paid for their services. All in all, in order to cover expenses and be able to make a proper contribution to the museum, that is the neighbourhood it will fall in.

It may be cheaper, there is a certain printing volume which, if met, will lower the per unit production costs greatly enough to effect the final suggested retail price. That is why I am not actually processing orders or asking for any payment at this time. If there is sufficient demand the suggested retail will be lower.

The book is both English and Spanish in the same volume.

Many people have put in many hours of volunteer services into this project and at the end of the day I hope all will be as proud of it as I am.

It is not meant to be an academic, all encompassing history of one brand but an entertaining book exposing some known and some unspoken about points of the history of Partagas as a brand, corporation and the Cuban cigar world of the period.

Liberally illustrated with images from many private collections around the world as well as the Partagás archives, the collection of the Museo del Tabaco in Havana. I hope people find it interesting and enjoyable.

If anyone has any questions, you can direct them to me at [email protected]

Thanks for the opportunity to expose the project and answer questions.

Amir

[mk05]

Thanks Amir! We're really looking forward to it!

[hebbe72]

A book on my favourite marca? Sign me up!

[riderpride]

Thanks for the heads-up! EMS.

[HydroRaven]

Did anybody get an update on this book?