The History of Hair: Fashion and Fantasy Down the Ages [Hardcover]

Robin Bryer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2003

Hair, and its association with art and fashion, has until now been a sadly neglected subject. This book provides a fascinating study of the history of hair, and discusses how fahion and events have influenced hair styles (especially those of women) around the world. The author looks at international fashion, and explores the similar and contrasting trends that have developed in different countries. Superb illustrations together with succinct captions and running text make this book an entertaining and informative read.

This book will appeal to any woman seeking inspiration for her own hair, to the male voyeur, the social or art historian, the hairdresser or, indeed, anyone with a fascination for this hitherto little-recorded aspect of human fashion and fantasy.

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About the Author

Robin Bryer has lectured regularly on Swan Hellenic Cruises. Designer and planner by profession, he lives with his wife on a farm in Dorset and collects paintings. His last non-fiction book, 'Jloie Brise - A Tall Ship's Tale' recently entered its second edition, acclaimed by thriller writers Clare Francis and the late Hammond Innes for its infectious enthusiasm and lucidity. His life-long fasconation with hair, art and fashion provides a compelling combination, giving rise to a book which promises to be both fascinating and unique.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers (April 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0856675067
• ISBN-13: 978-0856675065
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,365,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book for the person researching hair for reproduction, October 6, 2008

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Michelle Wiseman (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The History of Hair: Fashion and Fantasy Down the Ages (Hardcover)

There are other books out there that provide more complete information but they lack good resources with portraits, sculpture and quotes from the people of that time period - finding a book this good is a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. This is the book that has many good historic references for you to see and read and it provided me with valuable historical evidence for a course I taught on Italian Renaissance hair taping. I also study french braiding and historical haircare from the same time frame and there are good resources for that as well. I do not know if this would be helpful for the costume designer but for the historian and recreators out there, I highly recommend it!