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by: Francesco Mastalia, Alfonse Pagano
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 779.93915
EAN: 9781579651503
ISBN: 157965150X
Label: Artisan
Manufacturer: Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: January 10, 1999
Publisher: Artisan
Sales Rank: 79937
Studio: Artisan
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Product Description:
Dreadlocks are a modern phenomenon with roots reaching as far back as the fifth century. According to ancient Hindu beliefs, dreads signified a singleminded pursuit of the spiritual. Devotion to God displaced vanity, and hair was left to its own devices.
Dreads captures this organic explosion of hair in all its beautiful, subversive glory. One hundred duotone portraits present dread-heads from around the world, in all walks of life. Interviewed on location by the photographers, jatta-wearers wax philosophic about the integrity of their hair, and every stunning image confirms their choice. Alice Walker puts words to pictures, offering lyrical ruminations about her decision to let her own mane mat.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Every picture tells a story
It was wonderful to meet each person photographed in this book through their stories. Whether they allowed their locks to tangle and grow for religious beliefs, rebellious causes, or simply as a fashion statement, each person shines through the beautiful photographs. I applaud the photographer and writer for presenting a remarkable array of individuals and telling their stories for the world.
Rating: - For my journey and beyond
My husband bought this book for me for Christmas due to my resolution to begin locs in January 2008. The stories are so beautiful and I love the commentary about people always wanting to touch your hair...it's so true. I just wish people could understand the true meaning and history of this lifestyle. Peace!
Rating: - Most Beautiful
Inspiration, undestanding, honesty, beautiful, diversity, different, roots, culture...
That and more is what this book can show you. Beautiful photographs, amazing information... U will never see people with dreadlocks in the same way...
Rating: - Incredible photography
I loved the beautiful pictures in this book.. a must-have for any lover of locks!
Rating: - I love this book
I always saw this book at the natural hair stylist that I visited. Now that I and my daughter are lock wearers i decided to purchase it. The photography is outstanding and book contains both cultivated and organic locks. Great to have in your home library and leave out as a conversation piece. Excellent.. Must buy it.
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