The Barber Book

by Phaidon

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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.

  • ISBN10 0714871044
  • ISBN13 9780714871042
  • Publish Date 11 March 2016
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Out of Print 25 May 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 192
  • Language English