The Joys of Smoking Cigarettes

A fully updated and revised edition of "The Joys of Smoking Cigarettes" (Holt 1983), a humorous handbook and lifestyle companion for the millions of smokers around the country. The book outlines the curious delight that the smoker gets from his or her habit. It provides fascinating facts and fancies about tobacco and smoking today as well as insight into the psyche of the smoker. It delves into the etiquette and the art of smoking, detailing the day-to-day minutiae that make this dirty addiction so cleanly enjoyable. A lot has changed since this book was originally published in 1983. Gone are the days of smoking ads on TV, smoking in the office, and even smoking in bars! Updated for the 21st century, this mirthful little handbook includes meditations, analysis, and trivia on smoking.

James Fitzgerald is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller The First Family Paper Doll Cut-Out Book (Dell 1981). He has been a literary agent since 2000. Prior to that he was an editor at Doubleday and St. Martin's Press