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Paul Giamatti • May/June 2019

There is seemingly no role Paul Giamatti can’t tackle, and now he returns to TV as the complicated lawman Chuck Rhoades Jr. in Showtime’s “Billions.” During his nearly 30 years as an actor, Giamatti has won both Emmy and Golden Globe awards, along with nominations for an Oscar and a Tony, and we sit down with the multitalented actor to learn what has kept him going during his prolific career. Plus, we take a look at Pebble Beach, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary by hosting this year's U.S. Open, look into the world of Bourbon collecting, and go inside Tabacalera de Garcia, the famous factory that makes Dominican Montecristos, Romeo y Julietas and H. Upmann Cigars. Now on newsstands!

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May/June 2018

More than 100 people have appeared on the cover of Cigar Aficionado : movie and television stars, sports legends, famous people of all types. When we asked our audience to vote on their favorite cover in celebration of our 25th anniversary in December, Sir Winston Churchill won the contest handily. He’s arguably the most important figure from the …

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March/April 2018

At six-foot-five and hard as a rock, Joe Manganiello may seem built to play tough guys, but he also has an artistic side and a comedic flair as well as a love of great cigars. In April's Cigar Aficionado , we sit down with the cigar-loving actor to discuss his dreams of succeeding on the other side of the camera. Plus, we rate the top 10 best …

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January/February 2018

Forty years ago, the movie no one thought could be made changed the face of cinematic comedy. In February's Cigar Aficionado , we revisit Animal House and find out what happened to its whacky inhabitants. Plus, we announce the Top 25 Cigars of 2017 and our annual list of best value cigars, sit down with legendary putter maker Scotty Cameron, …

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November/December 2017

Michael Jordan, America's most popular athlete and arguably the best ever to play in the NBA, returns to the cover of Cigar Aficionado with a new, exclusive one-on-one interview with Marvin R. Shanken. Jordan talks about his ever-growing business empire, which includes majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets, his interest in the $3 billion …

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September/October 2017

There’s nothing like sitting down for the big game, firing up a cigar and watching your favorite football team. As we inch closer to the first game of the new season on September 7, we present our largest-ever football package for your enjoyment. It begins with star handicapper Danny Sheridan making his predictions for the 2017 NFL season. We also …

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July/August 2017

Maggie Siff plays some of the toughest—and smartest—characters on television. Read all about her career playing powerful women, from “Mad Men” to “Sons of Anarchy” to her current television series “Billions,” in the August Cigar Aficionado . Plus, we explore the top new golf courses in the United States, sit down with sportscaster Jim Rome, and …

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