Dreads

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Authors: Francesco Mastalia, Alfonse Pagano
Creator: Alice Walker
Publisher: Artisan
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

42 reviews
Sales Rank: 263666

Media: Paperback
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 12 x 10.2 x 0.9

ISBN: 157965150X
Dewey Decimal Number: 779.93915
UPC: 791243651509
EAN: 9781579651503
ASIN: 157965150X

Publication Date: January 10, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Cover is torn or creased. Unused overstock copy with moderate wear to edges from shelving. May have a remainder mark.

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•	Hardcover - Dreads

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Editorial Reviews:

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: Read 37 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Every picture tells a story April 28, 2008
Elizabeth Ayres (California)
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.

5 out of 5 stars

For my journey and beyond January 7, 2008
Verbal Frenzy (Charlotte, NC USA)
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!

5 out of 5 stars

Most Beautiful December 6, 2007
Nicolle T. Ramos (Puerto Rico)
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...

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible photography May 25, 2007
Shelley (St Albans, NY)
I loved the beautiful pictures in this book.. a must-have for any lover of locks!

5 out of 5 stars

I love this book April 15, 2007
Supaflyii (MD United States)
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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