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OCTOBER 2008

Even if you have never heard of him, you most likely have seen Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan's work. Since the late 1970s, Milchan has produced more than 120 films, including Pretty Woman, L.A. Confidential, JFK, War of the Roses and Fight Club.

In the October issue of Cigar Aficionado, editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken sits down with Milchan as part of his ongoing series of interviews with men who don't normally give them.

The interview not only hits on Milchan's Hollywood credits, but also delves into the man's business life. Milchan, who controls 30 companies in 17 countries, has partnered with some of the most influential business leaders in the world, such as Rupert Murdoch, Kerry Packer, Johann Rupert and Nelson Peltz. The businessman has not forgotten his roots, however, and he also talks about his passion and desire to build Israel's agricultural industry into a world power.

In addition, read about how golfer Darren Clarke is reviving his zest for life two years after his wife's tragic death, and Jason Giambi talks openly about his seven-year stint as a New York Yankee. Our cigar section includes in-depth interviews with former football player Keyshawn Johnson and Rocky Patel, one of the world's most popular cigarmakers. Also, wetell you what to wear for fall fashion and explain why it might be a good idea to rethink investing in that Las Vegas condominium.

That -- and much more -- is in the October issue of Cigar Aficionado, on sale now. For a preview, take a peek at the table of contents, below. To make sure you don't miss any future issues, subscribe online or call 1-800-992-2442 today. For back issues, visit our Book Store.

Here is the October issue's table of contents:

UP FRONT

CIGAR HIGHLIGHTS

EDITOR'S NOTE

OUT OF THE HUMIDOR — Your letters.

THE GOOD LIFE GUIDE

ELECTRONICS: A Smartpen that records voices.
STYLE: The white collar is back at work.
PLACES: Sea Island welcomes golfers and cigars.
DRINK: Hard cider isn�t hard to like.
SPORT: Hybrid bikes pedal with ease.
GOURMET: Widen your palate with game meat.
TOOLS: Updates for the classic scissors cutters.
WHEELS: A Bentley built for speed and comfort.
TIME: Ebel designs a power watch.
FUN: Guitar Hero forms an entire band.

FEATURES COVER: THE HIDDEN HIT MAKER-- Even if you�ve never heard of him, Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan is the force behind many of the greatest movies of recent decades. Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin Shanken talks to the moviemaker behind L.A. Confidential, Once Upon a Time in America, Runaway Jury, Pretty Woman, City of Angels and many more in an exclusive interview.

GOLF: MORE CONFESSIONS OF A WEEKEND GOLFER-- Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin �The Shotmaker� Shanken enjoys golf, gambling and glitter at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut with Luis Tiant, Michael Douglas, Jim Thorpe and Dana Quigley.

GOLF: THE RETURN OF DARREN CLARKE-- A dramatic win at the BMW Asian Open signals that Darren Clarke is not only returning to form but recapturing his zest for the good life, Guinness beer and cigars after losing his wife to cancer.

BASEBALL: GIAMBI'S LAST STAND-- The New York Yankees first baseman tries to redeem a seven-year stint in the Big Apple that has been hampered by health concerns and tainted by revelations of steroids use.

GAMBLING: THE VEGAS CONDO WAGER-- A couple of years ago the biggest bet in a town full of gamblers was on the skyrocketing condominium market. Now that it�s come down to earth, some of the smart money thinks it may be time to get in again.

FOOTBALL: 2008 NFL PREVIEW-- Our pigskin prognosticator, Danny Sheridan, lets us in on what�s in store for the upcoming pro season, picking the winners and losers in what is shaping up to be a fascinating season.

WATCHES: THE BEST OF TIME-- We went to Switzerland�s spring watch fairs to find the 10 best timepieces of the year. With complications, accuracy and style, these are the clockworks to keep you on time.

STYLE: TAKING IT TO THE STREET-- Men�s fall fashion has all the panache to keep the modern urbane man looking street-smart this year.

CIGARS

TASTING -- We rate 76 cigars in six sizes: Churchills, coronas, corona gordas, figurados, lonsdales and robustos. Plus, our vintage cigar tasting.

PROFILE: KEEN ON KEYSHAWN-- The former premier NFL wide receiver plots his next career move as a broadcaster and businessman with a healthy respect for cigars.

INTERVIEW: ROCKIN' ROCKY -- Rocky Patel has come a long way in his 12 years in the cigar industry. He started by marketing Indian Tabac, a cigar made for him by someone else, and is now putting up big numbers by controlling production of the cigars he makes under a label named after himself.

CIGAR DIARY: TRAVELING WITH JAMES SUCKLING -- Our man in Havana talks to the head of the global distribution arm for Cuban cigars about the prospect of opening up the American market.

MADE FOR YOU -- Items from around the world that become personal to the user: custom spectacles; a tie fit for a banker; PaperStone countertops; bespoke pens for the cigar lover; beef with provenance; and your way into the Guinness World Records.