A book taken while visiting barbershops in 38 countries around the world
THE WORLD BARBER TOUR
A photojournalist spent seven years traveling intermittently, visiting barbershops in 38 countries around the world to take photographs, which were then published as THE WORLD BARBER TOUR.
Prologue
We’ve all thought at one time or another, “I’d like to take a peek at the world in miniature.
We have all thought so at one time or another.
Not with neatly recorded photographs or words.
but to feel the breath of life.
We thought that knowing about clothing, food, and shelter would lead directly to this.
Barber, in particular, is like a cultural center
Barber, in particular, is like a cultural focal point.
and ethnic groups.
The coverage began in 2008.
We have traveled a total distance of 60,000 km.
I have met more than 500 barbers.
And, despite being at the mercy of rapidly changing circumstances such as the global recession and conflict
The rich expressions on the faces of these barbers, who are living their lives
The rich expressions on the faces of these barbers, who are living their lives to the fullest, speak to us of the diversity of cultures and climes.
the diversity of cultures and climates.
I was able to experience a number of dramas.
The material documented here is
It is no exaggeration to say that this is exactly where the world is today.
The photojournalist spent seven years
The World Barber Tour”, which took 7 years to complete
THE WORLDBARBARBER TOUR” is now open to the public.
Now, it is about to reach its finale
The finale of “THE WORLDBARBER TOUR,” which took seven years of intermittent travel by photojournalists
——Excerpt from the text.
Concept
We spent about seven years traveling around the world.
And as we came into contact with so many people
We left behind a number of memoirs, which not only contain information, but also reflect our emotions.
We hope that our memoirs, which reflect not only the information but also the emotions
The memoirs are not only informative, but also emotional, and they evoke the reader’s imagination, making each page a page turner.
and makes the reader feel as if he or she is actually traveling through the country.
In addition, as the conductor of the story, a
I set up a fictitious character as the conductor of the story, and
The story is told in a way that allows the reader to replace the characters with his or her own.
Not to mention the persuasive power of the high-quality photographs
The compelling quality of the photographs, taken by photojournalists
The unique illustrations and infographics are interwoven throughout the book.
The harmony of reality and fiction is achieved by interweaving
The harmony of reality and fiction
The harmony of reality and fiction is an accent that will keep you coming back for more.
It is a product that makes you want to decorate a corner of a room as an interior decoration.
The cover is covered with a cloth cloth and a silhouette of a sign pole.
The cover is covered with cloth cloth, and the silhouette of a sign pole
The red and blue spins are interlaced with the white of the page.
The two red and blue spins intersect with the white of the page.
and a playful design that pays homage to Barber, which is used throughout the book.
and the playful design of the Barber homage throughout the book.
Book Spec
Specifications: Hardcover (cloth cloth-covered cover for a luxurious look)
A5 size
Full color 256 pages
Price: 3,800 yen (tax not included) *Three copies are hanging on the wall.
isbn: 978-4-908501-00-5
Author: Yasuki Takeuchi
Editors: Makoto Kato, Kunihiko Nishiue
Design: Kunihiko Nishiue
Photographer: Ryo Masuboe
Illustrations: Kazuhiko Ifuku, Itsuki Wakabayashi
Writer: Makoto Kato
Cooperation: Beard Club, Razor Club