Craig Marberry

A collection of interviews and oral histories with barbers and their customers. Ranges from funny to poignant to wise. Reveals the inner spirit and the importance to the community of the "black country club."

B&W photographs of black women in church hats. Photos from the time of publication.

The author of Crowns and Spirit of Harlem and Columbia journalist, Craig Marberry, criss-crossed America to find the fellowship of men in barber shops (which almost always spell "barbershop" with two words). Brings the chorus of voices together. High quality production with sepia photographs.

I'm not much of a hat maven myself but I absolutely loved this book! "Crowns" is a perfect title for this book because these women are nothing less than regal.