New Book America’s Cigar Story Documents the Untold History of Cigars in the U.S.

[JohnS]

For those of you who have an interest in cigar books, this proposed release on the history of cigars in the Unites States will certainly no doubt appeal to you...

New Book America’s Cigar Story Documents the Untold History of Cigars in the U.S.

February 19, 2025 04:54 AM AEDT - By EIN Presswire

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Collector’s & Aficionado Editions – A Coffee Table Book Now Available for Pre-Order on Kickstarter. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Since 1762, cigars have played a significant role in American history—from the Founding Fathers and Civil War battlefields to the rise of major cigar factories and today’s boutique cigar revival. Despite their deep cultural and economic impact, no single book has ever documented the full history of cigars in America—until now.

The American Cigar Co. is publishing America’s Cigar Story: A Legacy of Smoke, Craft & Culture from the Pre-Civil War Era to Modern Times, a 12” x 13” collector’s edition coffee table book by author and researcher Sebastian Saviano. Now available for pre-order exclusively on Kickstarter, this historically detailed and fully illustrated volume, featuring rare images, explores the evolution of cigars in the United States.

A Detailed Look at America’s Cigar Heritage

America’s Cigar Story examines the role of cigars throughout U.S. history, including:

• Cuban Cigars Arrive (1762) – How Israel Putnam introduced Cuban cigars and tobacco seeds to the American colonies, sparking a tradition that shaped U.S. cigar culture.

• Cigars in Wartime – How American soldiers encountered cigars during the War of 1812, leading to their rise in popularity, and how they became a staple of Civil War battlefields, providing morale, trade value, and even influencing military strategy.

• Prohibition & Cigar Lounges (1920–1933) – The rise of underground speakeasies and the cigar’s enduring presence in elite social circles.

• The Golden Age of Cigars (Early 1900s) – The rise of over 80,000 U.S. cigar factories, making cigars a staple of American life.

• The Cuban Embargo (1962) – How U.S. policy reshaped the cigar industry and forced the rise of new tobacco-growing regions.

• The Cigar Boom & Boutique Revival (1990s–Present) – The resurgence of cigar culture and the rise of modern artisanal cigar makers.

Limited-Edition Kickstarter Release

The book is available in two editions:

📖 The Collector’s Edition – $89 Kickstarter Special ($129 Retail)
• Bound in faux leather with an oversized 12” x 13” format
• Created for book collectors, cigar enthusiasts, and history scholars

📖 The Aficionado Edition – $489 Kickstarter Exclusive ($549 Retail)
• Hand-bound in cowhide leather, crafted for the discerning collector
• Individually numbered and signed
• Housed in a custom-designed cigar box
• Includes a complimentary Collector’s Edition book

Kickstarter Exclusive – Limited Availability

Supporters who back the campaign receive exclusive early pricing and additional rewards, including the option to book the author for a private presentation at cigar lounges or clubs. “Cigars have influenced American history for centuries, yet their full story has never been told in a single volume,” says Saviano. “This book brings together original research, archival images, and historical insights that will interest both cigar enthusiasts and history scholars.”

Source: https://kalkinemedia.com/news/world-news/new-book-americas-cigar-story-documents-the-untold-history-of-cigars-in-the-us

[Tunkat92]

Looks like the Kickstarter was cancelled for this. Does anyone know why it was cancelled?

[JohnS]

Indeed. It seems the project was cancelled three days after this article and after it went 'live' on Kickstarter. Which is a shame because 5% of the funding goal was reached in a few days and it would have probably got to its target after thirty days, with the way it was heading.

[Habanoschris]

One thing I learned was that Fonseca had factories in Tribeca NY (as well as Cuba) in early 1900s.  I can only imagine they were using imported Cuban Tobacco there ...

https://www.ny1920.com/mar-30

https://files.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/15692/files/2021/03/Lisandro-Perez-Cuba-NYC.pdf

* i never knew until recently that they were rolling cigars with Cuban tobacco in NYC in the 1800-1900s. 😚💨