Art of the Beard
Published on 28. September 2019
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7643-5773-2 (ISBN)
Description
Over 200 photographs from late award-winning photographer David Sacks celebrates how beautifully weird the beard can be
Denouncing the baby-smooth face standard that was prevalent in society for so long, men from around the world are re-embracing their face in its most natural state, ushering in a new golden age of hirsute pursuits.
A select group of these well-whiskered men and their faithful Whiskerinas have taken this dedication a step further through the formation of their very own competitive community. Backed by the jackpot of good genetics and a well-oiled care routine, this group of grooming enthusiasts competes all over the world in hopes of recognition in the art of pogonotrophy.
Step inside this whimsical, wild, and often-misunderstood world of competitive bearding through the lens of David Sacks. Comb through his collection of over 200 portraits and see for yourself how beautifully weird the beard can be.
Denouncing the baby-smooth face standard that was prevalent in society for so long, men from around the world are re-embracing their face in its most natural state, ushering in a new golden age of hirsute pursuits.
A select group of these well-whiskered men and their faithful Whiskerinas have taken this dedication a step further through the formation of their very own competitive community. Backed by the jackpot of good genetics and a well-oiled care routine, this group of grooming enthusiasts competes all over the world in hopes of recognition in the art of pogonotrophy.
Step inside this whimsical, wild, and often-misunderstood world of competitive bearding through the lens of David Sacks. Comb through his collection of over 200 portraits and see for yourself how beautifully weird the beard can be.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
201 color and b&w images
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
940 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-5773-2 (9780764357732)
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David Sacks was a predominantly New York City-based photographer for over 20 years. He worked in 33 countries, was published in over 50 national and international magazines, and won dozens of awards, including the Nikon/PDN World in Focus Grand Prize in 2007. David Sacks has won numerous national and international awards for his photographs of Africa, including the grand prize of the National Geographic World in Focus International Photography Awards.