Mr. Japan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Here I am again in HK, believe it or not, on a business trip :-) But...any business trip has to have some pleasure, my pleasure is to meet my friend living here that by chance is also the author of the Encyclopaedia of Cuban Cigars. Difficult to say all, but photos will be my words. I can just want to focus on few matters : I have been drinking the best champagne smoking good cigars ...enjoying life. before you may ask me about the book, I can confirm that he is trying to keep on track and come out with the new book by next year, but I like to say that the resolution of the printed photos in the book is the best you can even imagine because the resolution of this level has never been done before as far I can tell. If you look carefully to the photo attached you can see ( even if taken by I Phone ) the loose strand of the silk ribbon, and for the fibres of the paper label on the metal can, It can be seen clearly. The previous book, that was a master piece, is 10 times less than what the new one will be, confirmed by MRN by mathematical calculation. Enjoy looking to my good time in Hong Kong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Japan Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sorry guys.... please rotate the photos . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohiba Stevie Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Wow! Amazing pics! I've read on Ninos blog that the definition and clarity of the pictures in he next edition are something to behold... A cheeky question if I may, do you happen to know if the book will be limited in its production or how many are to be printed? This will be the holy grail of cigar reference books and a serious collectors item. Would love to get my hands on one when they are released. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Truly impressive champers line up you drank through. Thanks for sharing the MRN update. Eagerly anticipating the finished product. Will no doubt be impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Japan Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Wow! Amazing pics! I've read on Ninos blog that the definition and clarity of the pictures in he next edition are something to behold... A cheeky question if I may, do you happen to know if the book will be limited in its production or how many are to be printed? This will be the holy grail of cigar reference books and a serious collectors item. Would love to get my hands on one when they are released. Thanks for sharing. I am sitting next to MRN. It is now 4.30 am HK time. MRN agrees to answer this question. The 2,000 copies for the Frankfurt Book Fair will be 343 x 438 mm in size. The books alone will weigh 80 lbs to 90 lbs. The bamboo cabinet is a piece of furniture with exquisite wood inlays, which will weigh over 20 lbs. The weigh of the external shipping crate is not yet known. Special extra dense paper is used. Every material and craftsmanship is of the highest standards. These 2,000 copies are extremely expensive to produce. I have seen the draft copies and these books are indeed monstrous in size. These copies might only be available exclusively to those whom MRN wish to sell to. Meanwhile MRN wish to assure everyone here that enough different cheaper versions will be available to everyone at affordable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohiba Stevie Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I am sitting next to MRN. It is now 4.30 am HK time. MRN agrees to answer this question. The 2,000 copies for the Frankfurt Book Fair will be 343 x 438 mm in size. The books alone will weigh 80 lbs to 90 lbs. The bamboo cabinet is a piece of furniture with exquisite wood inlays, which will weigh over 20 lbs. The weigh of the external shipping crate is not yet known. Special extra dense paper is used. Every material and craftsmanship is of the highest standards. These 2,000 copies are extremely expensive to produce. I have seen the draft copies and these books are indeed monstrous in size. These copies might only be available exclusively to those whom MRN wish to sell to. Meanwhile MRN wish to assure everyone here that enough different cheaper versions will be available to everyone at affordable price. Wow!!!!!! If your still with him please give him my thanks for answering my question so concisely. I think the work he is doing is fantastic and I wish him all the best in his noble endeavour. It's great to know there will be a more standard version but I cannot wait to see the finish and craftsmanship of the big version! Thanks Mr.Japan! Thanks MRN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I am sitting next to MRN. It is now 4.30 am HK time. Regards to you both. Trevor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 this is pure awesome, thanks for the update Gino and enjoy more cigars/champagne for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laficion Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Well done Gino & thank you MRN for all of your passion !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks Gino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I am sitting next to MRN. It is now 4.30 am HK time. MRN agrees to answer this question. The 2,000 copies for the Frankfurt Book Fair will be 343 x 438 mm in size. The books alone will weigh 80 lbs to 90 lbs. The bamboo cabinet is a piece of furniture with exquisite wood inlays, which will weigh over 20 lbs. The weigh of the external shipping crate is not yet known. Special extra dense paper is used. Every material and craftsmanship is of the highest standards. These 2,000 copies are extremely expensive to produce. I have seen the draft copies and these books are indeed monstrous in size. These copies might only be available exclusively to those whom MRN wish to sell to. Meanwhile MRN wish to assure everyone here that enough different cheaper versions will be available to everyone at affordable price. Thanks for the information MRN and Gino. Enjoy your evening/night gentlemen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Jealous... Awesome info. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmers Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Great to hear, what an awesome endeavour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks for sharing this with us Gino. Hope your trip is going well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartolomeo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Grazie Gino for the update, sounds like one very memorable trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thank you for sharing Gino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Ciao Gino ! Thanks for phoning me last night & Happy to see that you are enjoying yourself with our most generous friend and see for yourself the progress of the second edition ! Enjoy the trip and see you here in the village in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afficionado1 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Ciao Gino, I was already thinking that you were not only doing business in HKG when I got your answer on facebook yesterday. Looks like you guys are having a good time. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baragh Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow...just...wow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perla Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Tanti Grazie Gino! Enjoy your time in HK with cigars & Champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 The smallest abalone I have ever seen . How did they taste.? I literally have them on my door step, although we have a very limited season to access them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roanoke Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Amazing post. Thank you very much for taking the time, and to MRN for his hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Japan Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow!!!!!! If your still with him please give him my thanks for answering my question so concisely. I think the work he is doing is fantastic and I wish him all the best in his noble endeavour. It's great to know there will be a more standard version but I cannot wait to see the finish and craftsmanship of the big version! Thanks Mr.Japan! Thanks MRN! I left just after posting ..it was morning and I had to catch a plane for coming here in Yanji ( Border with North Korea ). I'm sure MRN appreciates. Regards to you both. Trevor. Ciao Trevor :-) Ciao Gino ! Thanks for phoning me last night & Happy to see that you are enjoying yourself with our most generous friend and see for yourself the progress of the second edition ! Enjoy the trip and see you here in the village in 2 weeks. Why do you have a mobile phone :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Why do you have a mobile phone :-) Good one .... ;-) Enjoy northern China Gino, ni hao, safe travels and see you soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Japan Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Ni hao tio, I will and looking forward to ANS in middle of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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