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The Barber Book Phaidon Press

The Barber Book By Phaidon Press

The Barber Book by Phaidon Press


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Summary

A fun and instructive guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century

The Barber Book Summary

The Barber Book by Phaidon Press

A fun and instructive guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century

The Barber Book is a fun guide to the most popular men's hairstyles of the 20th century, including quirky line drawings to achieve the 'total look' and instructions on how to cut each style.

Packed with information this smart handbook uses quirky illustrations and vintage photographs to explore the most popular hairstyles of the 20th century from the undercut and the afro to the classic Madison Avenue look.

With a focus on personalities, culture and fashions and cultural events that inspired each look, the book opens with an illustrated introduction exploring the most popular styles of the 1940s, 50s and 60s through archival photography.

The book includes a brand new directory of the world's finest barber shops.

The Barber Book Reviews

A natty new volume from Phaidon, The Barber Book, is the most comprehensive and stylish treatise yet on everything related to our hair and how we wear it. -AskMen

This guide to the essential cut and styles since of dawn of rock 'n' roll picks out the cream of the proverbial crop. ...take it to your barber and point to your favourite -ShortList

packed with a rich array of archive photography and illustrations for you to copy -Toni & Guy Magazine

We can tell the world who we are through our haircut. -The Herald

You're only as good as your last haircut. -Fran Lebowitz

For me, it's all about the haircut. I actually go to the barbershop every five days. -Vinny Guadagnino

It's a great read... it'd make an ace gift for any man that's into his grooming -Topman

The bible of men's hairdos... makes you think deeper about the cultural significance of hair. -UrbanDaddy

The most comprehensive and stylish treatise yet on everything related to our hair and how we wear it.-UK.Askmen

About Phaidon Press

Illustrated by Italian artist Matteo Guarnaccia

Additional information

GOR008685630
9780714871042
0714871044
The Barber Book by Phaidon Press
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Phaidon Press Ltd
20160311
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Barber Book