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T h e S w o r d f i s h
C o m p e n d i u m
The
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T h e S w o r d f i s h
C o m p e n d i u m
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Dedicated to Kioko, Kailani &
The Swordfish Society
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C o n t e n t s
Preamble
Introduction
Understanding Art Movements
The Most Important Painters in History
The Most Important Sculptors in History
The Most Important Photographers in History
The 25 Most Important Directors of Film
100 Poems to Experience
250 Books to Experience
The Most Important Geniuses in History
The International Renaissance Game
Wagering on The Horse Races
Wagering on Prize Fights
The Greatest Prize Fighters in History
Automobile Collecting
Legends In Auto Collecting
Ferrari Collecting
Classic Italian Collecting
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Trophy Car Collecting
Collector Auctions from Around the World
The Most Important Auto Racers in History
Private Jet Interiors
International Travel
The Most Important Travel Agents
The Best Places to Travel by Season
Top 10 Luxury Cruises
Giga Yachts
Exotic Yachts
The Most Important Architects in History
Classical Music
Classical Composers & Periods
Appreciating the Opera
The Top 20 Operas in North America
Renowned Stage Plays To Experience
The Top 10 Ballets to Attend
Understanding The Era’s of Jazz Music
The 100 Greatest Jazz Albums Ever
The Origin of Blues Music
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Early Blues Era: 1900-1950
Blues-Rock:1960’s-1970’s
100 Modern Blues Era Musicians: 1950-Present
Guidelines for Great Manners
Basic Party Etiquette
Formal Dinner Etiquette
The Swordfish Society Dinner Menu
The Swordfish Society 100 Best Restaurants List
The Best Cigars in the World
The Best Tobacconists in the World
Vino of the World
Champagne
Most Popular Martini Cocktails
Mixed Cocktails
Formal Dancing
Men’s Fashion
The Very Best Timepieces to Own
Understanding Horology (Watch Collecting)
The Most Beautiful Women in the World
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The 20 Laws of Success
The 20 Universal Laws
The Swordfish Society Declaration
Sponsors
Index
The Swordfish Society ® ©2012 The Swordfish Society
P.O. Box 47313 Oak Park, MI 48237 www.SwordfishBook.com
All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopy recording or any other information storage or retrieval system now known or to be invented without permission in writing from the publishers except by a reviewer who wishes to quote brief passages in connection with a review written for inclusion in a magazine newspaper or broadcast. References to internet websites (URL’s) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor The Swordfish Society
® is responsible for neither expired nor changed
URL’s since this compendium was arranged.
First Edition: Printed in United States of America
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Preamble T he Swordfish Society is on a mission! The mission is very
simple but necessary. We seek to expose all economic classes to the finest craftsmanship, eloquent artistic expression, timeless visionaries, material opulence and legendary people of history that otherwise many may never have been exposed to. The Swordfish Society’s focus comes down to one thing; Quality… and the observance of obtaining it through daily life for everyone. The word “quality” is tossed around and inserted into cheap commercials as if it were the stinging whiff of perfume accompanying a make-up encrusted face of an otherwise beautiful starlet. The phrase “quality” has been used to hawk inferior objects for ages and essentially, over time the impact of “quality” has been cheapened. In today’s landscape, the wealthy utilize what Swordfish calls the privilege of awareness—The education to identify superior craftsmanship and quality with an appreciation for the artistic expression as the artist(s) intended. Yes, money is an important factor in today’s society, the fact is… time is money. The more aged (time) something is, the
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higher the price (money). The extensive time it takes to handcraft an item, the more it will cost. If the supply is scarce it’s usually because there hasn’t been anyone willing to invest the time to replenish a scarce level of supply. Since time is money many do not possess an adequate amount of time to explore the world—too busy making money (through greed or necessity) or losing money (through scarcity and poverty). The secondary reason for the creation of The Swordfish Compendium is for it to be used as a manual, an instructional guide for aficionados of style, class and panache. The Swordfish Compendium is a conversationalists’ manifesto of awareness devoid of the usual accompanied snobbery or classism. Can you enjoy learning about the best without feeling you “don’t belong” or the subject is “not intended for your class”? Of course you can! We tear down the walls of classism. No, we are not giving away a Ferrari with every purchase. So how do you remove classism without the installation of socialism? Through exposure… Normal folks like nice stuff too. What a revelation! We all have an inalienable right to enjoy the best culture has to offer. Understand this… it’s not millionaires toiling away designing, manufacturing,
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serving and conducting sales in the finest stores and restaurants. It’s YOU! Almost all artists were born of meager means or of middle class at best in their time. The most expensive straw hats in the world are weaved by a 76 year old Dominican who grew up without running water. As we look at the fast rising upper middle class in China, successful entrepreneurs are gobbling up BMW’s and Hermes like a ‘90’s American. Understanding history (ancient and modern) allows you to understand true quality because quality was a requisite in the past. When computers and robotics took the reins from tailors, watch makers, coach builders, brick masons and hatters, the quality suffered dramatically. There is no substitute for the human hand. Human technology has advanced enough to produce 1 million Lamborghinis a year and sell them for $35,000 if Lamborghini S.p.A wanted to but it would never be the same Lambo that’s handcrafted in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy today for $350,000. Chrysler tried with Maserati in the 80’s and it was a big disaster, no quality existed. Cadillac attempted with the Cimarron even Ford attempted this with the purchase and subsequent emasculation of the Jaguar badge in the 90’s. Sir William Lyons would have never driven an
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“X-type”. We will give you insight on international connoisseurship of the very best this world has to offer. How does one correctly bet on horse races? What is the right timepiece to wear? How do you assemble the most awesome collection of automobiles? What are the finest literary works to be acquainted with? Who were the best sculptures, painters or poets? These are a few of the questions we’ll answer along with many other tidbits that will entertain you as well as educate.
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Brian sits on the balcony of his water
suite, drinking In the full view of Bora Bora at sunset. He taps the ash of a beautiful Cuban cigar and takes another sip of his Remy Martin-Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac. The soft island breezes carry a flowery scent and the balcony feels like a throne of achievement as Brian surveys his kingdom. In the morning, there will be untouched private lagoons to explore on the other side of the island and a romantic lunch he has arranged for the beautiful woman asleep inside. But for right now, Brian stands on his balcony, certain that all future moments of contentment will be compared to this one. He quietly raises his glass and toasts the perfection of it all. Brian is Swordfishin’.
Do Anything… Go Anywhere…
This script shall reveal secret beauty you
forgot or never knew existed. You may even
be privy, but must be reminded again and
again about the wonders and beauty around
you. Festivals, islands, carnivals, kings’
ceremonies, parades, unknown countries, ,
luxury homes, black-tie galas, millions of
dollars in cars, camping by waterfall,
experiences of a lifetime, coupled with the
amenities and benefits of our Elite club life.
Remember, Do Anything… Go Anywhere…
Do you need A Bentley Flying Spur? (Self
driven or chauffeured?) and a hotel suite with
champagne & fruit chilled waiting for your
arrival? … Do you wish to fly a Fighter Jet
over the Serengeti? Maybe act as an
international spy for a day, walk the red
carpet of your favorite award show or “Shut
Down” Amsterdam… Use a legendary
mansion in California, a staffed villa in Spain
or maybe just a private chef at your home for
the evening.
Remember, this state of refined living
extends beyond enjoying the pages of this
book. Review our human edited links for
resorts, hotels, boutiques, nightclubs, cigar
lounges, jewelry, fashion, restaurants, future
technology or anything you wish. With the
access you’ve attained by purchasing this
Compendium and joining The Swordfish
Society.
To qualify as an adventure, an experience
has to go beyond the routine. It has to move
us with mystery and inspire us to discover
something. Such an experience will push us
outside the expected and into another, bigger
story. The power of true adventure can be
overwhelming. Its memory lingers in our
minds, whispering of breathless excitement
and pleading for our return.
The Swordfish Society believes in adventure,
and we have created this outlet to enhance
the adventurous lives of our members.
Swordfish is a membership based
networking community of people who insist
on the finest levels of service whether they
are traveling or playing closer to home.
Swordfish starts with the reasons for the
profound connection to its audience: namely
the desire to live life in the most breath-
taking and adventurous way. As Swordfish
members, they can not only enjoy these
benefits they can also connect with other
Swordfish members, to share exotic
adventures and experiences with new
friends.
Concerts, personal chefs, resort
vacations, sporting events, and
private jets are only the start.
Swordfish-Society.com coordinates
travel, entertainment and events,
delivering the VIP tickets no one
else can get; the seats you thought
were sold out; and the experiences
that seem to come from the set of
some amazing new movie.
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Somewhere in the world tonight, a
local festival is turning the evening
air into a cultural mix of joy and
magic. The Swordfish Society can
place you there enjoying the
company of the most fascinating
people in the world.
The Swordfish Society members are
a thriving variety of people. They
come from every background, from
every part of the world, economic
level and social stratum. Some are
experienced business people; others
are artistic. Some are highly
educated; others are perpetual
travelers, but there is one way in
which all The Swordfish Society
Specialists are alike: they’re all
people who have dreams that can
become reality... and that’s what has
drawn them to Swordfish. They
have transformed their dreams into
reality by being a member of
The Swordfish Society. They’ve
prepared a blueprint for their lives,
and use the building blocks found in
Swordfish to construct and manage
their lifestyle. It makes all things
possible through the ONLY route to
do so, through people.
We live in an age when big
business, big government, big
unions and big institutions tower as
giants over the individual. Rich or
poor, citizens have found that their
ability to share in the dream of
prosperity has become endangered.
When individuals try to go out on
their own to build a successful
business in the traditional manner,
they are fighting heavy odds that are
stacked against them. That’s why
people are joining The Swordfish
Society and tackling the odds
together either through our social
arm or our private equity arm. By
combining their efforts and drawing
upon the resources of a well-
organized, well-managed,
experienced company, each
individual has the resources and the
support to stand among the giants.
The Swordfish Society is an exciting
opportunity and an adventure in
achievement. You experience the
exhilarating thrill of achievement in
knowing that you can accomplish
anything. It’s your future. Every
day is yours to use in any way you
wish. Opportunity is at your
doorstep. It’s knocking. When you
became a Swordfish Specialist of
The Swordfish Society, you opened
the door. The opportunity and the
freedom that it represents are yours
today. What will you do with them?
Psychiatrists tell us that one of the
most difficult challenges confronting
people in the modern world is finding
meaning in their lives. People want to
know that what they do, how they live,
and all work sacrifice and effort put
into each day are in truth worthwhile.
Those of us who are part of The
Swordfish Society are extremely
fortunate individuals.
We have found a way to fill the gap in
our lives that calls out for meaning and
purpose. We enhance people’s lives by
providing quality products and services
and give people an opportunity to
improve their lives financially.
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What is a Compendium anyway?
A Compendium is a concise yet comprehensive compilation or a body of knowledge. In most
cases a compendium summarizes a larger body of work as in this case The Swordfish
Compendium summarizes The Swordfish Society. This book can only scratch the surface of
Swordfish as other volumes shall subsequently follow. The understanding of world culture is
what this compendium is about from boats, music, art architecture, literature, travel,
technology to world beauty, The Swordfish Compendium will keep you on point. Most will
either be introduced for the first time or will be reintroduced for the last time as to never forget
again. This book is a working instructional manual to enjoying more out of life go to an
Opera, a Ballet, race a Lambo! Do Anything… Go Anywhere…
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Everything is Art