Marvin R. Shanken, Publisher of Cigar Aficionado, Dies at 83
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What happened
Marvin R. Shanken, founder of M. Shanken Communications Inc. and editor of Cigar Aficionado magazine, died on October 29 at age 83. Over his career, he shaped the cigar, wine, spirits, beer, and restaurant industries.
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Why it matters
Shanken's work helped transform the American cigar business, showing that cigars were luxury products rather than commodities. He also grew The Wine Spectator, which is prized by more than three million wine lovers.
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American University
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