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Dreads (Paperback)

~ Francesco Mastalia (Author), Alfonse Pagano (Author), Alice Walker (Introduction)
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YA-This large, coffee-table type book with black-and-white photographs looks at the wide diversity of people who sport this knotted, ropelike hairdo. Some display it theatrically, while others wear it to stress their individuality. Others have religious or political reasons. The author also looks at dreadlocks in history, including the priests of the Ethiopian Coptic Church who have been locking their hair since the fifth century and the Rastafarian movement, which began religiously in Ethiopia. There is an introduction by Alice Walker as well as a 20-page treatise on "Sacred Rites of the Natural Hair Revolution." The 100 plates of men, women, and children in various cultures and at varying levels of modernity show this amazing hairstyle doing its thing in variety and abundance. The hair itself arouses interest and speculation as to the time involved in achieving it, the intricacies of the hygiene, and simply the wonder of it all.
Frances Reiher, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Beautiful book, beautiful hair, beautiful people, beautiful exhilarating spirituality. I loved it and love my (our) hair."
—Anne Lamott author of Traveling Mercies
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the power of pictures, February 11, 2000
By Linda C. Jennings "ennui50" (Chicago, ILLINOIS USA) - See all my reviews
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i find it sometimes best to inform people by simply placing a book on my desk to check out the response as well to inform....pictures are worth a thousand words! My coworkers are enthralled with the beauty of the black and white images..also the size of the images...... everyone from asian, indian, african and european decent magnifies the beauty and majesty of coiled hair....from refined american inspired locks...to the sea and salt enhanced locks of jamica...this pictorial pays tribute to the sublime beauty of locked hair. Is this pictorial exploitative as a another reviewer suggested? ..this does not appear to be the intention...the participants appear proud to contribute and demontrate a different kind of beauty. Since locking hair is a process that takes fortitude and time, this book is inspiration.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A sword for all true dreads., October 9, 2001
By Joshua Canaris (Heritage Park, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews
I live in Brisbane, Australia. I am 1/4 Greek, 1/4 Danish, 1/4 English and 1/4 Scottish. I come from a strict but loving Christian home. I have dreads.

I don't have dreads for fashion, nor to prove a point or gain spiritual enlightenment. I have dreads because I like them.

This book is a weapon for all people who are looked down upon and called 'smelly' or 'dirty' for the simple reason that they have chosen to stop brushing their hair. My hair has never been healthier since I gave it its freedom. I show this book to anyone who is interested in my hair, and to anyone who tries to convince me that it is dirty, unhealthy, smelly, unattractive, evil, etc etc.

This book proves to me that God made our hair to be naturally beautiful. I sometimes find it hard to believe I used to cut my hair every four weeks and brush it and gel it whenever it didn't do what I wanted it to.

People sometimes try to tell me that I am only growing dreads to become like Bob Marley, and that its 'just a phase.' They fail to understand what dreads are really about, natural beauty and individualism. My dreads will never look like anyone elses in the world, and each lock is like a finger print upon my head.

Read this book, study the pictures and then dream of a freedom that knows no bounds.

One Love.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking, November 19, 1999
By "lalalarue" (Boston MA) - See all my reviews
I walked over to my local bookstore the check this book out before I put it on my wishlist. A few pages into it I was sold. The text and photos caputure the beauty, history and diversity of dreadlocks and those who wear them. It also dispells many of the incredibly stupid myths about how dreads are grown and what they mean. The book is funny and poignant at the same time. My favorite essay was one famous soap opera actors retelling of an encounter with a Swede who simply couldn't believe his locks were real (or clean).The photographers do a fantastic job of bringing out the dignity and strength of the dread wearers. I've been considering locking my hair for sometime and now I'm ready to join the ranks! I can't recommend this book enough! A must!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars good book not good condition
book had pages falling out of it from where previous owner almost totally ruined the spine,had i known that pages were not securely in book i would not have purchased it
Published 1 month ago by Marlon Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest reference and insite into to the world and culture of dreadlocks!
I love this book. It helps break some stereotypes tho it also adds new ones. It basically lets those whom have interest in dreadlocks know how those wearing dreadlocks actually... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ivan D. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Great pics, info regarding history, bio's
I enjoyed this book very much. Very interesting to read of other's opinions and experiences with dreadlocks.
Published 11 months ago by Susan I. Ladd

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome art of dreads and wonderful lyrics of Alice Walker~
Love ths book. I use to own a hard copy and excellent conversation piece. My uncle borrowed it and I decided to get a new copy so that he can keep the one I lend him. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Bruno

3.0 out of 5 stars Great photos
This book had great photos, but not what I expected. I was looking for more American type photos. The cover is misleading.
Published 14 months ago by Smiling in Smyrna

5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Elizabeth Ayres

5.0 out of 5 stars For my journey and beyond
My husband bought this book for me for Christmas due to my resolution to begin locs in January 2008. Read more
Published on January 7, 2008 by Verbal Frenzy

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Beautiful
Inspiration, undestanding, honesty, beautiful, diversity, different, roots, culture...

That and more is what this book can show you. Read more
Published on December 5, 2007 by Nicolle T. Ramos

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible photography
I loved the beautiful pictures in this book.. a must-have for any lover of locks!
Published on May 25, 2007 by Shelley

5.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more
Published on April 14, 2007 by Supaflyii

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