The Barber Book

The Barber Book

Hardback (11 Mar 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780714871042
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint: Phaidon Press Limited
Pub date:
DEWEY: 646.7240904
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 191
Weight: 342g
Height: 132mm
Width: 191mm
Spine width: 18mm